The 15 best museums in Vienna

Vienna is not only the capital of Austria but also one of Europe’s most important cultural hubs. The city fascinates visitors with its unique blend of history, art, and innovation. Here, you can explore magnificent Baroque palaces, visit renowned art galleries, discover interactive museums for children, or experience unusual and extraordinary collections.

Whether you are visiting Vienna for the first time or are already familiar with the city, the variety of museums ensures that every visit brings new impressions and surprising discoveries. From classical masterpieces to modern art, as well as scientific and technical exhibitions, there is something to suit every taste.

In this guide, we present the best museums in Vienna, carefully selected to give you a comprehensive overview of the city’s cultural offerings. For each museum, you will find practical information such as opening hours, location, ticket prices, and website links – helping you plan your visit efficiently.

Tip: With the HOP ON HOP OFF Busfrom Vienna Sightseeing, you can conveniently reach all the city’s most important museums. This allows you to explore Vienna’s highlights flexibly and comfortably – ideal for making the most of your museum visits.

Schönbrunn Palace is one of Vienna's most famous landmarks and an outstanding example of Baroque architecture. Once the imperial summer residence of Empress Maria Theresa, the palace impresses with 1,441 rooms, magnificent halls, and ornate Chinese cabinets. The extensive palace gardens, the Gloriette, Schönbrunn Zoo, and the Imperial Carriage Museum make a visit an unforgettable experience. In particular, the new 15-minute immersive pre-show for the State Apartments Tour provides exciting insights into the history of the palace's origins.

• Opening hours: April–June & September–November 08:30–17:30, July–August 08:30–18:00, Winter (November–March) 08:30–17:00, last entry 45 minutes before closing
• Location: Schönbrunner Schlossstraße, 1130 Vienna
• Prices: State Apartments Tour: Adults €25, Children €16
• Website:https://www.schoenbrunn.at

The Imperial Treasury at the Hofburg Palace houses one of the most impressive collections in Europe. Among other things, visitors can see the Austrian imperial crown, the imperial crown of the Holy Roman Empire, and the legendary “Holy Grail.” The jewelry of Empress Elisabeth and the largest cut emerald in the world are also among the highlights. An experience that history buffs and lovers of imperial splendor should not miss.

• Opening hours: Wed–Mon 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., closed on Tuesdays
•  Location: Hofburg, Schweizerhof, 1010 Vienna
• Prices: Adults €16, children free
•  Website: https://www.kaiserliche-schatzkammer.at/

At the Sisi Museum, you can immerse yourself in the fascinating life of the famous Empress Elisabeth. More than 300 personal exhibits—from dresses and poems to her beauty recipes—tell the story of one of Europe's most famous women. Together with the magnificent Imperial Apartments, the museum offers an impressive insight into the world of the Habsburgs.

• Opening hours: daily 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• Location: Hofburg, Michaelerkuppel, 1010 Vienna
• Prices: Adults $24, children $16
• Website: https://www.sisimuseum-hofburg.at/

 The Natural History Museum is one of the world's most important natural science museums. In 40 exhibition rooms, you can experience 4.6 billion years of Earth's history – from dinosaur skeletons and glittering gemstones to the world-famous Venus of Willendorf. It is particularly fascinating for families and children who want to explore nature in a playful and interactive way.

•  Opening hours: Wed 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Mon, Thu–Sun 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., closed on Tuesdays
•  Location: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna
•  Prices: Adults €18, children free
• Website:https://www.nhm.at/

The Kunsthistorisches Museum was built on the initiative of Emperor Franz Joseph for the imperial collections and is one of the most important museums in the world. It displays masterpieces by Dürer, Raphael, Rubens, Rembrandt, Titian, Velázquez, Vermeer, and the largest Bruegel collection in the world. The Vienna Art Chamber and the Collection of Classical Antiquities are particularly worth seeing.

• Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Thursday until 9:00 p.m. (closed on Mondays; June–August daily 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)
• Location: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna
• Prices: Adults €21, children: free
• Website:https://www.khm.at/

The Albertina is one of Vienna's highlights, where imperial splendor meets modern art. In the classicist palace, you can discover masterpieces by Dürer, Michelangelo, Monet, Picasso, Klimt, Schiele, Warhol, and many others. An absolute highlight is the Batliner Collection—one of the most important collections of classical modern art in Europe. In addition to the famous works of art, the 20 magnificent Habsburg rooms also inspire visitors, making the museum an unforgettable experience.

• Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Wednesday & Friday 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
• Location: Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna
• Prices: Adults €19.90, children: free
•  Website:https://www.albertina.at/

The Upper Belvedere is one of Europe's most beautiful Baroque buildings and one of Vienna's most important museums. Originally built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy, today it impresses visitors with its diverse art collection ranging from the Middle Ages to modern art. An absolute highlight is the exhibition “Vienna 1880–1914” with the world's largest Klimt collection, including the iconic painting “The Kiss.” Works by Schiele, Monet, Renoir, and van Gogh also make a visit unforgettable.

•  Opening hours: daily 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Location: Prinz Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Vienna
• Prices: Adults €19.50, children: free
• Website:https://www.belvedere.at/

At 252 m high, the Danube Tower is Austria's tallest building and one of Vienna's landmarks. Visitors enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city and, on a clear day, as far as the Rax, Schneeberg, and even Bratislava. Two express lifts take guests to the top in just 35 seconds, where they can visit the revolving Tower Café (160 m) or the Tower Restaurant (170 m, reservations required). The tower also offers Europe's highest slide, which glides from a height of 165 m to the viewing platform in 7–9 seconds.

• Opening hours: daily 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (last lift ride 45 minutes before closing)
• Location: Donauturmplatz 1, 1220 Vienna
• Prices: Adults €18, children €10.80
•  Website:https://www.donauturm.at/

The Hundertwasser House is much more than a museum—it is a work of art in itself. Colorful facades, uneven lines, and organic shapes bear the unmistakable signature of Friedensreich Hundertwasser. A highlight for anyone who loves photography or is enthusiastic about extraordinary architecture.

• Opening hours: daily 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Location: Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13, 1030 Vienna
• Prices: Adults €16, children €7
• Website:kunsthauswien.com

The Heidi Horten Collection in the heart of Vienna, just a stone's throw from the State Opera House, presents an internationally significant collection of modern and contemporary art. On display are works by Picasso, Chagall, Yves Klein, Matisse, Klee, Miró, Bacon, Freud, Baselitz, and many other artists. The museum experience is rounded off by a sculpture garden and exciting insights into the life of collector Heidi Goëss-Horten. The museum itself is located in a former archducal chancellery building, which has been converted to meet the latest museum standards.

• Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Thursday 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
• Location: Hanuschgasse 3, 1010 Vienna
• Prices: Adults €16, children: free
• Website:https://hortencollection.com/

The MAK presents design, crafts, and architecture from the Middle Ages to the present day. It is particularly fascinating for fans of modern design, the Wiener Werkstätte, and Gustav Klimt. In addition, changing exhibitions on art, design, and contemporary architecture await you, making every visit fresh and exciting.

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Tue 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
• Location: Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna
• Prices: Adults €15.50, children free
•  Website: https://www.mak.at/

The mumok is Vienna's center for modern and contemporary art, focusing on works from the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibition covers a broad spectrum – from classical modernism, cubism, and surrealism to pop art, Fluxus, and Viennese Actionism. A highlight for anyone who loves artists such as Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, or Roy Lichtenstein.

• Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Location: Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna
• Admission: Adults €15, under 19 free
• Website:mumok.at

Just a short walk from Schönbrunn Palace, the Technical Museum invites visitors to discover science, industry, and innovation in a playful way. From historic locomotives to robots and interactive experiments, technology comes alive here. An experience for families, children, and anyone curious about the world of tomorrow.

•  Opening hours: Tue–Sun 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
•  Location: Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna
• Admission: Adults €15, under 19 free
• Website:mumok.at

Since 2001, WestLicht in Vienna has been a must-see for photography enthusiasts. The museum surprises visitors with a constant stream of new exhibitions featuring international stars of photographic art, including Vivian Maier, Bruce Davidson, and Nobuyoshi Araki. In addition, you can discover historical cameras in the museum's own camera museum, take a break in the cozy café, or browse the bookshop—a place that brings photography to life on all levels.

•  Opening hours: Tue–Wed 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Thu 2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Fri–Sun 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., closed on Mon
•  Location: Westbahnstraße 40, 1070 Vienna
• Prices: Adults €12, children €5
• Website:https://www.westlicht.com/

The Leopold Museum houses the world's largest collection of works by Egon Schiele and offers a fascinating insight into Austrian art of the early 20th century. In addition to Schiele's masterpieces, Gustav Klimt and the Wiener Werkstätte are also in the spotlight, complemented by a variety of special exhibitions. An absolute highlight for anyone interested in Viennese Modernism.

• Opening hours: June–August: Mon–Sun 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., September–May: Mon, Wed–Sun 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., closed on Tuesdays
• Location: MuseumsQuartier, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna
• Prices: Adults €17, children €2.50
• Website:https://www.leopoldmuseum.org/

Vienna has something to offer for every museum enthusiast – from classical art and modern exhibitions to interactive and family-friendly museums. With careful planning and the use of the HOP ON HOP OFF Bus from Vienna Sightseeing, you can easily reach all the city’s major museums and enjoy your stay in a relaxed way. This makes your visit to Vienna an unforgettable cultural experience, allowing you to fully appreciate the variety and beauty of its museums. Book your ticket here.

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