Naturhistorisches Museum
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Majestic and wonderfully curious, Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) turns Maria-Theresien-Platz into a gateway to meteorites, dinosaurs, gemstones, and the 29,500-year-old Venus of Willendorf. Inside the Ringstrasse palace, 30 million objects and a soaring dome make science feel theatrical from the first staircase.
Start with an online entry ticket, especially for weekends and holidays, so you can head straight for the highlights with less waiting.
Start with an online entry ticket, especially for weekends and holidays, so you can head straight for the highlights with less waiting.
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Entry tickets
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Current exhibitions
Cockaigne. Future Land of Milk and Honey?
Photographer Gregor Sailer explores how food production could change in the future, from labour-intensive agro-systems to AI-driven automated farming. The exhibition asks what abundance might look like and what it could cost ecologically and socially.
Feb 10, 2026 – Jul 19, 2026, Hall 21, Level 2
Voices of Nature
Song Contest of the animals
An audio-guided route through the biological halls pairs 35 animals with Eurovision countries. Animal sounds, multilingual labels, a visitor vote, and social media interactions turn the museum route into a playful biodiversity format.
May 6, 2026 – Sep 8, 2026, Biological showrooms, Level 2
Glaciers out of balance
Historical comparison photographs by Jürgen Merz
Historical and contemporary photographs from across the Alps show how quickly glaciers have retreated. The exhibition turns climate change into a concrete visual comparison rather than an abstract statistic.
Nov 20, 2025 – Jan 10, 2027, Hallway, Level 1
Good Collecting – Bad Collecting
150 Years of the Natural History Museum Vienna
Marking the museum's 150th anniversary, this exhibition follows the growth of the collections from the 18th century to today while also examining the darker sides of collecting, discovery, and research.
Apr 29, 2026 – Jun 27, 2027, Cabinets and special exhibition halls, 1st floor
Caution, high voltage!
Electrical accidents – a class of their own
The Narrenturm special exhibition traces the history of electrical accidents from early electropathology to current safety concerns. Preserved specimens and devices are used to explain risk, prevention, and public education.
Jun 23, 2026 – Apr 24, 2027, Narrenturm
GENchangers.
Unraveling the secrets of early medieval burial grounds
Based on burial grounds in Leobersdorf and Mödling, this exhibition uses archaeogenetics to reveal family ties, diet, health, and mobility in early medieval communities. It turns new genetic research into a visitor-facing story about everyday lives rather than elites alone.
Oct 14, 2026 – Jul 26, 2027, Hall 21, 2nd floor
6 tips for visiting the Naturhistorisches Museum
1
Book before the square
If you want a smooth start, buy your ticket before you reach Maria-Theresien-Platz. The main steps are impressive, but the line feels less romantic when rain or school groups arrive. Online entry keeps the first minutes focused on the entrance hall, not the ticket desk.
2
Use Wednesday evening
If your daytime itinerary around the Ringstrasse is packed, Wednesday is the useful escape hatch: the museum stays open until 8 pm. Arrive after the late-afternoon rush, choose three priority rooms, and the visit feels calmer rather than squeezed in.
3
Pick three must-sees
The building is bigger than it looks from the Burgring side. For a first visit, anchor your route around the Venus Cabinet, Hall 5 meteorites, and Hall 10 dinosaurs, then add one slow detour. That way you leave with a story, not museum fatigue.
4
Pair one nearby museum
If you want the classic twin-museum day, cross the square to Kunsthistorisches Museum. If your energy is fading, switch to courtyard time in MuseumsQuartier instead. One add-on is enough, so the imperial museum axis still feels grand, not punishing.
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Use Burgring 7 for step-free entry
If stairs, a stroller, or a wheelchair matter for your visit, plan around the side entrance at Burgring 7, not just the postcard facade. A new large visitor lift improves movement inside, but checking your route before arrival keeps the first minutes easy.
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Watch the bird halls
Halls 29 to 32 are closed for renovation. If birds or taxidermy are your main reason to come, check the latest room status before booking. If not, the meteorites, prehistory, dinosaurs, and Deck 50 still give you plenty to work with.
Ticket types at Natural History Museum Vienna
Most visits begin with one simple decision: standard entry now, or a broader museum day with one nearby add-on. Keep the choice clean, and the huge building becomes easier to enjoy.
Entry tickets for the main museum
Best for most first-time visitors: choose a standard entry ticket and build your route around the Venus Cabinet, Hall 5 meteorites, and Hall 10 dinosaurs. It keeps the visit flexible, especially if you arrive from Volkstheater or the Ringstrasse with a changing city schedule. Book now.
Combo and annual options
Best if your theme is science with a darker twist: the NHM Wien and Narrenturm combo adds the pathological-anatomical collection to the main museum. If you live nearby or plan repeat visits, the annual pass makes more sense than trying to absorb 30 million objects in one heroic afternoon. Book now.
Rooftop and special formats
Great when you want a different angle on the Ringstrasse setting: rooftop formats add a city-view finale over old Vienna, while workshops and Deck 50 programs suit families who need more doing and less glass-case staring. Check the exact date before you commit. Book now.
Collections and rooms that shape the visit
The museum works best when you treat it as a sequence of moments, not a warehouse of facts. Each floor gives you a different version of natural history, from imperial theater to deep time.
The Ringstrasse entrance hall
Before you chase any object, stop under the dome. The museum was built between 1871 and 1881 as the twin of Kunsthistorisches Museum, and the entrance hall still makes natural science feel like imperial ceremony. Looking up about 40 m (131 ft) into the dome is the cleanest way to understand the mood of the place.
Meteorites in Hall 5
Hall 5 is the room for scale shock. Its 1,100 meteorites turn space into something you can circle slowly in a Vienna palace, and the radar station brings the sky back into the present. If you like science with a little cosmic drama, give this room unhurried time.
Dinosaurs in Hall 10
Hall 10 is the family magnet, but it is not just for children. The central podium lets you move around Diplodocus, Allosaurus, and Iguanodon, while the animatronic Allosaurus model adds just enough theater to make younger visitors stand still for once.
Prehistory and the Venus Cabinet
The prehistory rooms move from the Ice Age toward the Early Middle Ages, but the quiet center is the Venus Cabinet. Seeing the 29,500-year-old Venus of Willendorf and the 36,000-year-old Fanny figure in a dark red room gives the visit its most intimate pause.
Deck 50 for hands-on energy
If the vitrines start to blur, head for Deck 50. Shows, workshops, and science formats give the building a more active rhythm, which helps families and repeat visitors reset before deciding whether to go deeper into mammals, insects, or minerals.
How to plan a Maria-Theresien-Platz museum day
The museum sits in one of Vienna's easiest cultural clusters. The trick is not finding things nearby, but choosing few enough that the day still has a pulse.
Start from Volkstheater or Burgring
For most visitors, U2/U3 Volkstheater is the cleanest arrival. If you come by tram along the Ringstrasse, Burgring puts the museum axis in front of you at once. Wheelchair users and stroller-heavy families should aim for Burgring 7, then let the lift route set the pace.
Choose the twin museum or the courtyard
If you still want big collections after the NHM, cross to Kunsthistorisches Museum and keep both visits selective. If you want daylight, food, and a looser mood, walk to MuseumsQuartier instead; Leopold Museum works well there when your second theme is modern Austrian art.
Keep Hofburg for imperial context
Hofburg Palace explains why this scientific collection became so grand, but it is easy to overpack the day. Add the palace quarter only if you are doing a short highlights route inside the museum, or save it for a separate half day when the Habsburg story can breathe.
Plan breaks before fatigue wins
The best micro-hack is simple: leave before your curiosity goes flat. Families can reset outside on Maria-Theresien-Platz, couples can use the square for a slower photo stop, and solo travelers can take notes over coffee before choosing whether to re-enter the museum axis.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should I spend at the Natural History Museum Vienna?
Plan 2 to 3 hours for a strong first visit with the entrance hall, Venus Cabinet, meteorites, dinosaurs, and one upper-floor section. A focused highlights stop can work in 90 minutes, while families and science fans can easily spend half a day.
Read more.What are the must-see objects?
Start with the 29,500-year-old Venus of Willendorf, the Hall 5 meteorite display, and the Hall 10 dinosaur podium with Diplodocus, Allosaurus, and Iguanodon. If you still have energy, add the gemstone highlights or a Top 100 object route.
Read more.Is the museum good for children?
Yes, especially if you keep the route short and visual. The dinosaur hall, meteorites, tactile moments, and Deck 50 work well for families; add breaks around Maria-Theresien-Platz or MuseumsQuartier so the day does not feel like one long corridor.
Read more.When is the best time to visit?
Arrive at opening for the calmest first rooms, or use the Wednesday opening until 8 pm if your Vienna day is full. Weekends, rainy afternoons, and school-holiday periods are usually busier around the dinosaur hall and family areas.
Read more.Is the Natural History Museum Vienna wheelchair accessible?
Yes, use the side entrance at Burgring 7 for step-free access. Lifts, accessible toilets, and wheelchair rental are available, and the new visitor lift opened in 2026 improves access between levels; rooftop formats may need separate checking.
Read more.Are any rooms closed right now?
Halls 29 to 32 are closed for renovation. If the bird collection is important to you, check the latest room status before you go; the main prehistory, meteorite, dinosaur, and many upper-level rooms remain the stronger first-visit anchors.
Read more.What should I combine with the museum nearby?
For the grand museum-pair experience, cross Maria-Theresien-Platz to Kunsthistorisches Museum. For a lighter second stop, use MuseumsQuartier or Leopold Museum; for imperial context, keep Hofburg Palace as a separate or very selective add-on.
Read more.General information
opening hours
Regular hours: Thursday to Monday from 9 am to 6 pm, Wednesday from 9 am to 8 pm, and Tuesday closed. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Exceptions include opening on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 9 am to 6 pm; Thursday, December 24, 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm; closure on Friday, December 25, 2026; opening on Tuesday, December 29, 2026, from 9 am to 6 pm; Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 9 am to 6 pm; closure on Friday, January 1, 2027; and opening on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, from 9 am to 6 pm.
Exceptions include opening on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 9 am to 6 pm; Thursday, December 24, 2026, from 9 am to 3 pm; closure on Friday, December 25, 2026; opening on Tuesday, December 29, 2026, from 9 am to 6 pm; Thursday, December 31, 2026, from 9 am to 6 pm; closure on Friday, January 1, 2027; and opening on Tuesday, January 5, 2027, from 9 am to 6 pm.
tickets
Admission prices:
- Adult: EUR 18
- Reduced: EUR 14
- Children and young people under 19: free
- Annual pass: EUR 44
- NHM Wien and Narrenturm combo ticket: EUR 22
- Bundesmuseen Card: EUR 99
Online tickets are the easiest option for most visitors. Groups and school/youth groups need registration, and prices can change.
- Adult: EUR 18
- Reduced: EUR 14
- Children and young people under 19: free
- Annual pass: EUR 44
- NHM Wien and Narrenturm combo ticket: EUR 22
- Bundesmuseen Card: EUR 99
Online tickets are the easiest option for most visitors. Groups and school/youth groups need registration, and prices can change.
address
Natural History Museum Vienna
Visitor entrance: Maria-Theresien-Platz
Postal address: Burgring 7
1010 Vienna
Austria
Visitor entrance: Maria-Theresien-Platz
Postal address: Burgring 7
1010 Vienna
Austria
how to get there
The simplest public transport anchor is U2/U3 Volkstheater, followed by a short walk toward Maria-Theresien-Platz. Tram lines 1, 2, 46, 49, 71, and D, plus bus 48A, also serve the area around Burgring and Volkstheater. In central Vienna, public transport is usually easier than driving.
accessibility
Step-free access is via the side entrance at Burgring 7. The museum has barrier-free lifts and toilets, wheelchair rental without reservation, and assistance dogs are allowed. A new 42-person visitor lift opened in April 2026 and connects levels from the basement to Deck 50.
Blind and visually impaired visitors can use a tactile route with 15 touchable exhibits from mineralogy, geology, and anthropology, plus Braille material at the information desk.
Blind and visually impaired visitors can use a tactile route with 15 touchable exhibits from mineralogy, geology, and anthropology, plus Braille material at the information desk.
website
Official site: https://www.nhm-wien.ac.at
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