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Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien)

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

Inaugurado em 1889 num imponente palácio com cúpula na Ringstrasse, projetado por Gottfried Semper e Carl von Hasenauer, o Naturhistorisches Museum Wien reúne mais de 30 milhões de espécimes, constituindo uma das mais importantes coleções de história natural do mundo. As suas 39 salas de exposição vão desde minerais e pedras preciosas até à maior mostra de meteoritos do planeta, passando pela galeria dos dinossauros e pelo Venus Cabinet, onde se encontra a célebre Vénus de Willendorf, com 29 500 anos. O museu ergue-se em frente ao Kunsthistorisches Museum, do outro lado da Maria-Theresien-Platz, e celebra 150 anos desde a sua fundação em 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)?
Um palácio da Ringstrasse com 30 milhões de peças: a Vénus de Willendorf, a maior exposição de meteoritos do mundo e uma galeria de dinossauros. Current highlights include Cucanha. A Futura Terra da Abundância? (Cockaigne. Future Land of Milk and Honey?), Colecionar o Bom, Colecionar o Mau: 150 Anos do Natural History Museum Vienna (Good Collecting – Bad Collecting. 150 Years of the Natural History Museum Vienna), De Penas Novas: Os Novos Habitats das Aves (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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