In 1770, Bonn was an electoral residence, with 11,000 inhabitants. The Beethoven family lived at the rear of Bonngasse 20. Their son Ludwig, who had probably been born the day before, was christened on 17 December 1770.

Ludwig van Beethoven lived and worked in Bonn for 22 years. From the very beginning, he was surrounded by music. His grandfather was director of music at the court, his father a court singer. The family of court musician Johann Peter Salomon lived in the front of Bonngasse 20. Court musicians Franz Anton Ries and Nikolaus Simrock, later to become a music publisher, were immediate neighbors.

Beethoven gained world fame. When the house where he was born was due to be demolished, Bonn citizens in 1889 established an association for its preservation. Today, in addition to the museum, it houses the world's most comprehensive Beethoven collection, a chamber music hall and an internationally renowned research institute for the study of the composer's life and work.

In 1770, Bonn, ville de résidence des princes-électeurs, had 11,000 inhabitants. The Beethoven family lived in the maison situated in the upper courtyard of 20 Bonngasse. Their son Ludwig was probably born there on the night of his baptism, 17 December 1770.

Ludwig van Beethoven lived and worked in Bonn for 22 years. Very early on, he baigna dans la musique. His grand-père was maître de chapelle de la cour, his père a chanteur. The family of the musician of the court, Johann Peter Salomon, lived in the house on the other side of the street. Among his companions, Franz Anton Ries and the future publisher Nikolaus Simrock were also part of the orchestra.

Beethoven acquired an international reputation. When his home was to be demolished, citizens of Bonn founded an association to preserve it in 1889. In addition to the museum, it houses the largest collection of Beethoven objects, a music hall and a world-renowned research center dedicated to the life and works of the composer.