The Music Museum of the City of Halle (Saale) was established in the house where George Frideric Handel was born in 1948. The museum focuses on three main areas of collection and work: the life and work of George Frideric Handel, the musical history of the region and a historical collection of musical instruments.
The new permanent exhibition entitled "HÄNDEL - the European" was opened on April 14, 2009, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the composer's death. To mark this anniversary year, the Handel House was completely renovated and rebuilt. The aim of the new permanent exhibition is to present the significance of George Frideric Handel for people today - even beyond his music. In fall 2010, the exhibition was awarded two important international design prizes, the iF communication design award and the best architects 11.
Spread over 550 square meters on two floors, 14 rooms are dedicated to the life and work of the famous baroque composer, who was born in Halle an der Saale on 23 February 1685 and died in London on 14 April 1759. Visitors to the exhibition can "experience Handel" in a miniature Baroque theater: on stage, an animated George Frideric Handel on the harpsichord recounts eight of his more than 40 opera productions.
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One-way ticket: 7.50 euros; one-way ticket reduced*: 5.00 euros; group ticket for 10 or more people: 6.50 euros per person; family ticket (2 adults accompanied by at least one child up to the age of 18): 15.00 euros