Anton-Bruckner-Museum, Historical music museum in Ansfelden, Austria
The Anton-Bruckner-Museum is the birthplace of the Austrian composer and contains his manuscripts, documents, and personal belongings. The collections document his artistic life and show the spaces where he spent his formative years.
The building began as a schoolhouse and residence in 1777, where Bruckner later worked as a schoolteacher. It became a state memorial in 1968 to honor and preserve his legacy.
The rooms display objects that belonged to Bruckner during his lifetime, offering visitors a direct connection to his world. Through these belongings and instruments, visitors can sense how music shaped his daily life and thinking.
The museum opens on weekdays and weekends, making it accessible throughout the week. It is easy to reach on foot from the town center and from nearby public transport stops.
The museum holds strong connections to St. Florian Monastery, where Bruckner played the baroque organ that profoundly influenced his musical thinking. Visitors can learn how this instrument shaped his compositional voice.
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