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Highlights

  • Gain full access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions at the museum, ensuring a fresh experience with each visit.
  • Experience Ice Age Kids and Their World, an interactive exhibit designed for children and families to explore life during the Ice Age in an engaging manner.
  • Marvel at Europe’s most impressive collection of crystals, minerals, and gemstones displayed in 'World of Crystals'.
  • Explore newly redesigned halls featuring reptiles and amphibians with engaging displays that bring these creatures vividly to life.
  • Visit the special exhibition titled Good Collecting – Bad Collecting: 150 Years of the Natural History Museum Vienna.

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Explore Vienna’s Natural History Museum and journey through life's evolution with exhibits ranging from prehistoric creatures and ancient meteorites to early human creativity and stunning mineral displays.

Getting started

The museum is located at Maria-Theresien-Platz, opposite the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Present your ticket at the main counter inside the central dome hall before passing through a brief security check. Afterward, you can freely explore the exhibits on your own schedule.

'Big Bang' to 'Ice Age'

Founded in 1889, this architectural marvel is also rich with scientific insights across its 39 exhibition halls. Visitors explore Earth's history from solar system formation to human civilization development. The journey begins with mineralogy and meteorites, including a significant public meteorite display, leading to fascinating fossil collections and prehistoric artifacts.

Meet the Venus of Willendorf

The museum proudly displays the renowned 29,500-year-old Venus of Willendorf figurine, offering insight into early human artistry.

Interactive experiences for young explorers

In 'Ice Age Children and Their World', children engage with engaging exhibits that recreate Ice Age life. Hall 1's Crystal World features a dazzling array of minerals and gemstones, where interactive stations allow visitors to touch and learn about the formation and geometry of these natural wonders.

The newly updated Amphibians and Reptiles Rooms showcase cold-blooded species' evolutionary adaptations through vivid dioramas and detailed specimens.

Special exhibits

The museum hosts dynamic special exhibitions, or Sonderausstellungen, exploring diverse themes such as public health campaigns and the cultural significance of rhinoceroses.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to the Natural History Museum Vienna
  • Personal expenses

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Show your ticket at the main counter inside the central dome hall upon arrival and proceed through a brief security check.
  • Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes as some floors are not carpeted and you'll be doing quite a bit of walking throughout the museum.
  • If using a wheelchair from the museum's collection, remember to bring a valid photo ID for deposit at the front desk.
  • Larger bags, full-size backpacks, umbrellas, tripods, non-medical walking sticks, and bulky coats need to be checked into the cloakroom near the entrance.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended—some floors and gallery transitions aren’t carpeted, and you’ll do a lot of walking. If you plan to borrow a wheelchair, you must bring a valid photo ID to leave at the front desk.

Large bags, full-size backpacks, umbrellas, tripods, walking sticks without medical necessity, and bulky coats must be checked into the cloakroom near the entrance. Food and beverages are not permitted inside the exhibition areas under any circumstances. Pets are not allowed inside the museum; only certified assistance animals such as guide dogs are permitted. Photography with flash or any form of professional filming equipment is not allowed without advance written permission.

The museum is partially wheelchair accessible, with ramp entry via Burgring 7 and elevator access to all exhibition floors. However, the rooftop tour is not accessible due to stairs and limited space. Wheelchairs are available to borrow free of charge at the information desk, though availability is limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible restrooms are located on every main floor, including one near the café's guest garden area.

To make the most of your visit, arrive early—last admission is 30 minutes before closing (5:30pm from Thursday to Monday and 7:30pm on Wednesdays). The main entrance is at Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Wien, with the ticket office located right in front of it. For visitors using wheelchairs, please use the accessible entrance at Burgring 7, 1010 Wien. The information desk is located inside the museum, in the Entrance Hall at the 'Unterer Kuppelsaal'. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while inside the museum. Most visitors begin on the ground floor, so starting on the upper levels (especially in the morning) gives you a quieter experience in the fossil, anthropology, and meteorite halls. Although the lockers are free to use, you’ll need a 1-euro coin as a deposit, which is returned when you unlock them. Strollers are allowed, but during peak times, staff may ask you to temporarily park them in designated areas to reduce congestion. The museum café, located under the central dome, serves a range of hot meals, pastries, and drinks, and is open daily except Tuesdays. A museum shop on the ground floor offers a variety of themed souvenirs, including books, gemstones, fossils, and educational toys.

Security checks are mandatory and cannot be skipped. Show your ticket at the main counter before proceeding through them.

Your ticket grants full access to all permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, and special displays like 'Ice Age Kids' and 'World of Crystals'.

If you plan on using a wheelchair, bring a valid photo ID to leave at the front desk.

The activity data does not specify any restrictions or permissions regarding photography within the museum.

There are no specific details provided about policies for late arrivals in the activity information.

Show your ticket at the main counter inside the central dome hall upon entry. No additional vouchers or IDs beyond those needed for wheelchair use are mentioned.

Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes as some floors and gallery transitions aren’t carpeted, ensuring ease of movement throughout your visit.

Large bags, full-size backpacks, umbrellas, tripods, walking sticks without medical necessity, and bulky coats must be checked into the cloakroom near the entrance.

The ticket covers museum entry but does not include personal expenses such as food or beverages inside the museum.

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