Arnold Schönberg Center: A Shrine to Modern Music
Explore the life and legacy of Arnold Schönberg, the revolutionary composer, at Vienna's dedicated cultural center and archive.
The Arnold Schönberg Center in Vienna is a cultural center and archive dedicated to the life and work of composer Arnold Schönberg, a pivotal figure in 20th-century music. Visitors can explore his manuscripts, paintings, and personal artifacts, gaining insight into his innovative techniques and the development of atonal music.
A brief summary to Arnold Schönberg Center
- Schwarzenbergplatz 6, Eingang/Entrance:, Zaunergasse 1/3, Vienna, Landstraße, 1030, AT
- +4317121888
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Check the Arnold Schönberg Center's website for upcoming concerts, lectures, and workshops to enhance your visit.
- Explore the online database for high-resolution scans of Schönberg's manuscripts, paintings, and letters.
- Visit Schönberg's reconstructed study to see his original furniture and work tools.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Arnold Schönberg Center is easily accessible via Vienna's public transportation system. Take the U4 subway line to Stadtpark station or the D tram line to Schwarzenbergplatz station. From either stop, it's a short walk to Schwarzenbergplatz 6, Eingang/Entrance: Zaunergasse 1/3. A single ticket costs €2.40.
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Walking
If you are in the Landstraße district, you can walk to the Arnold Schönberg Center. Head towards Schwarzenbergplatz and look for the Schwarzenberg monument. The center is located at Schwarzenbergplatz 6, with the entrance on Zaunergasse 1/3. Walking is free.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Vienna. A short taxi ride to the Arnold Schönberg Center from a nearby location, such as the city center, will typically cost between €10 and €20. The base fare is €3.80, with additional charges per kilometer.
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Parking
If driving, parking is available at the Garage Schwarzenbergplatz. Hourly rates are around €4.50, with a daily maximum of €39.90. Evening rates (6:00 PM to 12:00 AM) are approximately €8.
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