Weltmuseum Wien

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OPEN SPACE: A Room for Many Voices

A participatory room where communities from across Vienna reflect on the world and the museum, with three invited artists. Free admission.

Now showing8 Jul – 18 Apr 2027Free

Hidden Stories: Treasures from the Collections

Objects from the Weltmuseum's stores that have rarely, if ever, been on public display, with the stories of where they came from and what they meant.

Now showing16 Sept – 30 May 2027€16

Ishír: Living Memories from Paraguay

Pop-up show pairing Guido Boggiani's c.1900 photographs and collection with the voices of today's Ishír (Chamacoco) people of Paraguay.

Now showing16 Sept – 24 Jan 2027€16

Raining Blood. Photography and Arms Trafficking

Photos of c.1900 arms dealers, collection objects and contemporary art trace the global gun trade and challenge colonial myths of 'primitive' weapons.

Now showing30 Sept – 18 Apr 2027€16

Crime Scene Ephesus: Cleopatra and Rome

A KHM show on the unsolved murder behind an octagonal tomb in Ephesus, set among Cleopatra, Caesar, Mark Antony and Augustus. In the Neue Hofburg.

Now showing20 Oct – 29 Mar 2027€16

Permanent Collections

Benin and Ethiopia: Art, Power, Resilience

Brass plaques and ivories looted from Benin City in 1897 alongside imperial gifts from Ethiopia's Emperor Menelik II, told as histories of power and resistance.

Permanent collection€16

1873 – Japan Comes to Europe

Gallery built around the model of an Edo-period daimyō residence that Japan showed at the 1873 Vienna World's Fair, Japan's first appearance at a world exhibition.

Permanent collection€16

The Feather Headdress (Stories from Mesoamerica)

The only surviving ancient Mexican quetzal-feather headdress, traditionally linked to Moctezuma II and recorded at Ambras Castle in 1596, shown in the Mesoamerica gallery.

Permanent collection€16

Nearby

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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien

Art2 min walk

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Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien)

Natural History3 min walk

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State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)

Architecture3 min walk

Heidi Horten Collection

Heidi Horten Collection

Art4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Weltmuseum Wien cost?

Standard adult admission to Weltmuseum Wien is €16. Reduced €12; under 19 free; Vienna City Card €15; 7-museum annual pass €53. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Weltmuseum Wien?

Weltmuseum Wien is open Tue 10:00–21:00, Wed–Sun 10:00–18:00, closed Mon. Open 10:00–18:00 on most public holidays; closed 2 Nov 2026; 24 Dec 2026 10:00–15:00. Façade renovation: some rooms may close at short notice.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Weltmuseum Wien?

Weltmuseum Wien is located at Neue Burg, Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna, Austria, in the Innere Stadt area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Volkstheater (U2, U3), Burgring (tram D, 1, 2, 71) and Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring (tram 46, 49).

What can I see at Weltmuseum Wien?

Moctezuma's quetzal-feather headdress, Cook's Pacific finds and Benin bronzes in the Hofburg's Neue Burg. Current highlights include OPEN SPACE: A Room for Many Voices, Benin and Ethiopia: Art, Power, Resilience and Crime Scene Ephesus: Cleopatra and Rome.

Do I need to book Weltmuseum Wien in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Weltmuseum Wien?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.