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Hugo Wolf Birth House

The Hugo Wolf Birth House is a memorial museum and the International Information and Documentation Centre Hugo Wolf, dedicated to the life, work, and musical legacy of one of the most important Slovenian composers of the late Romantic period.

Through the exhibition, visitors can learn about the life, work, and musical legacy of one of the most important composers of art songs.

In the center of Slovenj Gradec stands the birthplace of Hugo Wolf (1860–1903), one of the most important composers of the late Romantic period and one of the greatest masters of the lied. The house where he was born in 1860 now hosts a memorial museum and the Hugo Wolf International Information and Documentation Centre, which introduces visitors to his life, musical oeuvre, and the significance of his work within Europe. The modern museum exhibition takes visitors through the composer's childhood, study years, artistic journey, and creative periods. A special place is dedicated to his masterpieces—the lieder he composed to the texts of great poets, including Goethe, Mörike, and Eichendorff. The visit is complemented by valuable documents, photographs, personal items, musical scores, and audio content, providing insight into Wolf's exceptional musical world.

The Hugo Wolf Birth House is not only a monument to a great artist, but also a place where music, culture, and history meet. Through exhibitions, concerts, professional gatherings, and other events, it preserves his legacy and connects Slovenj Gradec with the international musical scene. Visitors can discover the story of a composer who secured his place among the most important creators of Europe’s musical heritage.  


Current opening hours: 
Tuesday–Friday: 9:00–15:00, 
Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–13:00. 


For guided tours and visits outside regular opening hours, prior booking is recommended. (Please check the current opening hours before your visit.)

Visitors to the Hugo Wolf Birth House follow the composer’s life journey through the museum exhibition.

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