Prague is now home to a unique, interactive museum that presents the life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time, in an engaging and entertaining way. Located in the historic centre of Prague, in the Lesser Town, this extraordinary exhibition uses state-of-the-art technology to bring numerous artefacts to life.
Conduct performances by the Master, experience the Prague premiere of Don Giovanni live, or try to entertain Empress Maria Theresa. These are just a few of the experiences awaiting visitors at the new Mozart Interactive Museum. Dedicated to the composer from Salzburg, whose life and work are deeply tied to Prague, the museum offers an unparalleled journey through his world.
“Mozart’s inner voice, spoken by the actor Karel Dobrý, will guide you through the museum. The exhibition also features several vivid paintings created in collaboration with the Pokrok studio. Visitors can meet Mozart’s father, played by Martin Zbrozek, Antonio Salieri, portrayed by Karel Dobrý, and Maria Theresa, played by Barbora Vaculíková,” said Eva Velická, the museum’s director, in an interview with the online magazine Opera Plus.
Housed in a unique historical building, the museum combines tradition with innovation. Its future-oriented concept brings all exhibits to life through cutting-edge technology, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the world of the brilliant composer like never before. Guests can try their hand as musicians, percussionists, or conductors and experience the emotional impact of Mozart’s music. His life’s various stages are showcased across three floors of the exhibition.
Newly recorded original music by Mozart plays throughout the museum, complemented by modern interpretations such as hip-hop, reggae, and metal at the end of the exhibition.
Visitors can also explore the plots of four of Mozart’s most famous operas through stylish videos. “For instance, Don Giovanni is reimagined as a film noir, shot at Studio Ypsilon with their ensemble of actors. Meanwhile, The Marriage of Figaro is presented as a children’s theatre performance. For this, we built a unique puppet house from a double bass for filming,” explained Jakub Bechyně, the exhibition’s concept creator, to the magazine.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a Salzburg (Austria) musician and composer of the Viennese Classical period, is celebrated worldwide for his extensive oeuvre, which remains a cornerstone of the classical music repertoire. During his visit to Prague on 8 January 1787, accompanied by his wife Constanze, Mozart attended a highly acclaimed performance of The Marriage of Figaro on 17 January. During this trip, he also composed his Six German Dances for Orchestra, K. 509.
The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 20:00. It is located at Karmelitská 33, Prague 1, 118 00, in Malá Strana, near the Malostranské náměstí tram station.
