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Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien)

Natural HistoryArchaeologyScienceOpen until 6pmFrom €18Volkstheater (U2, U3)

Inauguré en 1889 dans un somptueux palais à coupole de la Ringstrasse conçu par Gottfried Semper et Carl von Hasenauer, le Naturhistorisches Museum Wien conserve plus de 30 millions d'objets, constituant l'une des plus prestigieuses collections d'histoire naturelle au monde. Ses 39 salles d'exposition s'étendent des minéraux et pierres précieuses à la galerie des dinosaures et au Cabinet de Vénus — où est présentée la Vénus de Willendorf, vieille de 29 500 ans —, en passant par la plus grande collection de météorites au monde. Érigé en vis-à-vis du Kunsthistorisches Museum de part et d'autre de la Maria-Theresien-Platz, le musée célébrera les 150 ans de sa fondation en 2026.

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Getting there

Burgring 7 (Maria-Theresien-Platz), 1010 Vienna, Austria

Nearest station: Volkstheater (U2, U3), Museumsquartier (U2), Burgring (tram 1, 2, 71, D)

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Hours

Early closing at 17:00 18 September, 09:00–17:00

Mon09:00–18:00
TueClosed
Wed09:00–20:00
Thu09:00–18:00
Fri09:00–18:00
SatToday09:00–18:00
Sun09:00–18:00

Admission

From €18

Reduced €14; under 19s free; annual pass €44.

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Visitor Information

How much does Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) cost?
Standard adult admission to Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) is €18. Reduced €14; under 19s free; annual pass €44.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien)?
Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) is open Thu–Mon 9:00–18:00, Wed 9:00–20:00, closed Tuesdays. Last entry 30 min before closing. Closes at 17:00 on 18 Sep 2026. Bird halls 29–32 closed for renovation (halls 29–30 reopen 30 Sep 2026).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien)?
Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) is located at Burgring 7 (Maria-Theresien-Platz), 1010 Vienna, Austria, in the Innere Stadt (1st district) area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Volkstheater (U2, U3), Museumsquartier (U2), Burgring (tram 1, 2, 71, D).
What can I see at Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien)?
Un palais de la Ringstrasse abritant 30 millions d'objets : la Vénus de Willendorf, la plus grande collection de météorites au monde et une galerie des dinosaures. Current highlights include Cockaigne. Future Land of Milk and Honey? (Cockaigne. Future Land of Milk and Honey?), Bien collecter – mal collecter. 150 ans du Natural History Museum Vienna (Good Collecting – Bad Collecting. 150 Years of the Natural History Museum Vienna), Faire peau neuve : les nouveaux habitats des oiseaux (Frisch gemausert. Die neuen Lebensräume der Vögel).
Do I need to book Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum 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 Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum 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.

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