Arnold Schönberg Center

The Arnold Schönberg Center is a research institute dedicated to the life and work of the composer in Vienna. The institution preserves extensive collections of manuscripts, photographs, documents, and musical compositions in its building on Schwarzenbergplatz.

The center was founded in 1998 when the composer's collection was transferred from the University of Southern California to Austria. This move marked the return of the archives to the country where the artist had spent significant years of his life.

The center displays the composer's works and personal objects in a modern setting that helps visitors understand his creative process. You can see how he organized his working life and what influenced his artistic choices.

The center is well connected by public transportation and located in a central district of Vienna. Check the website for current opening hours and any special exhibitions before your visit.

Visitors can view the composer's original manuscripts and sketches, a rare chance to see his actual notes and creative process. These direct records of his thinking offer a personal glimpse into how he developed his ideas.

Location: Vienna

Inception: 1998

Website: https://schoenberg.at

GPS coordinates: 48.19911,16.37765

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07