The exhibited string, wind and keyboard instruments were not only treasured for their beautiful sound but also for their looks: the highly artistic instruments – especially the collection from the Renaissance era – mirror the splendor of the Habsburg empire. One acoustic highlight is the only original recording of the Johann Strauss Orchestra in the world.

Imperial Palace Overview 

Collection of Ancient Instruments (Sammlung alter Musikinstrumente)

1., New Imperial Palace, Heldenplatz entrance
Tel. (+43 1) 525 24-4025
E-Mail: info.sam@khm.at
www.khm.at
Daily except Tue
10 am - 6 pm

Vienna-Card
Ephesus Museum, Collection of Arms and Armor, Collection of Ancient Musical Instruments for 7 instead of 8 €

Summer Combination Ticket

May 9 – September 3, 2007
Ephesus Museum, Collection of Arms and Armor, Collection of Ancient Musical Instruments and Museum of Ethnology 10 €, with  Vienna-Card 9 €