Vienna: History Museum

Places and attractions in the History museum category

Schönbrunn Palace

Baroque palace with opulent interiors Schönbrunn Palace, an emblematic historical site in the heart of Vienna, Austria, stands as a testament to the country’s rich imperial history. This Baroque masterpiece, once the summer residence of the Habsburg monarchs, is now a cultural treasure and a museum that...

Belvedere

18th-century palaces with art collection The Belvedere in Vienna, Austria, is a historic building complex that consists of two Baroque palaces, the Upper and Lower Belvedere, set amidst beautifully landscaped gardens. Built in the early 18th century as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy, the...

Hofburg

Baroque palace complex with museums Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Hofburg is a magnificent palace that stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Serving as the official residence of every Austrian ruler since 1275, it now houses some of the most important cultural...

Albertina

Art museum housed in Habsburg palace The Albertina is a beacon of art and history nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria. This prestigious museum is home to one of the most significant print rooms in the world, with a collection that spans from the Late Gothic era to the contemporary.

Imperial Treasury

Museum of Habsburg emperors' treasure Nestled within the historic Hofburg Palace in the heart of Vienna, the Imperial Treasury (Schatzkammer) stands as a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the Habsburg dynasty. This museum houses a remarkable collection of secular and ecclesiastical treasures...

Hermesvilla

Nestled in the tranquil expanse of the Lainzer Tiergarten, Hermesvilla stands as a hidden gem in the outskirts of Vienna, Austria. This enchanting château, often referred to as the "Palace of Dreams," was a gift from Emperor Franz Joseph to his beloved wife, Empress...

Kaiserappartements

Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Kaiserappartements stand as a testament to the grandeur of the Habsburg monarchy. This opulent series of rooms within the Hofburg Palace was once the private residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Empress Elisabeth, also...

Wien Museum

The Wien Museum, nestled in the heart of Vienna, Austria, offers a deep dive into the city's rich history and culture. This treasure trove of Viennese life showcases an extensive collection ranging from art to historical artifacts, providing visitors with a...

Imperial Crypt

Resting place for the Imperial Habsburgs Nestled in the heart of Vienna, the Imperial Crypt, also known as the Capuchin Crypt (Kapuzinergruft), offers a solemn yet fascinating window into the history of the Habsburg dynasty. As the principal place of burial for members of the House of Habsburg, the crypt...

Franzensburg

Nestled in the idyllic park of Laxenburg just outside Vienna, the Franzensburg castle stands as a testament to the romantic architectural whimsy of the early 19th century. This enchanting castle, which appears to float on a tranquil lake, is a highlight for visitors...

Mozarthaus Vienna

1700s apartment where Mozart composed The Mozarthaus Vienna was Mozart's residence from 1784 to 1787. This building in Vienna's Old Town, not far from St. Stephen's Cathedral, is his only surviving Viennese residence and is now a museum.

Sigmund Freud Museum

The Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna is a museum founded in 1971 covering Sigmund Freud's life story. It is located in the Alsergrund district, at Berggasse 19. In 2003, the museum was put in the hands of the newly established Sigmund Freud Foundation, which has since received the entire building as an endowment.

Liechtenstein Museum

The Liechtenstein Museum is a private art museum in Vienna, Austria. It contains much of the art collection of its owners, the Princely Family of Liechtenstein, rulers of the principality of Liechtenstein.

Ephesos Museum

The Ephesos Museum in Vienna displays antiquities from the city of Ephesus, in modern-day Turkey. Begun in the late 19th century, the collection includes original works of sculpture and architecture, and belongs to the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Jewish Museum Vienna

Museum of city's Jewish life and history The Jüdisches Museum Wien, trading as Jüdisches Museum der Stadt Wien GmbH or the Jewish Museum Vienna, is a museum of Jewish history, life and religion in Austria.

Imperial Carriage Museum

The Imperial Carriage Museum is a museum of carriages and vehicles used by the imperial household of the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire and Austria-Hungary. It is housed in the grounds of the Schloss Schönbrunn in the Hietzing district of Vienna and is a department of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Weltmuseum Wien

The Weltmuseum Wien in Vienna is the largest anthropological museum in Austria, established in 1876. It currently resides in the Hofburg Imperial Palace and houses more than 400,000 ethnographical and archaeological objects from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and America.

Globe Museum

The Globe Museum is a museum in the Palais Mollard, Vienna, Austria, part of the Austrian National Library. It was opened in 1956, and is the only public museum in the world devoted to globes, being three-dimensional models of Earth or other celestial bodies, or spherical representations of the celestial sphere.

Imperial Furniture Collection

The Imperial Furniture Collection in Vienna is a furniture museum that houses one of the most important collections of furniture in the world. Today, the museum mainly contains furniture of the Habsburg monarchs.

Narrenturm

The Narrenturm in Vienna is continental Europe's oldest building for the accommodation of psychiatric patients. Built in 1784, it is next to the site of the old Vienna General Hospital, and is now home to the Federal Pathologic-Anatomical Museum Vienna.

Virgilkapelle

The Vergilius Chapel is an underground crypt next to the Stephansdom in Vienna. It is rectangular in form, with six niches. Today, it lies approximately 12 meters beneath the Stephansplatz.

Esperanto Museum and Collection of Planned Languages

The Esperanto Museum and Collection of Planned Languages, commonly known as the Esperanto Museum, is a museum for Esperanto and other constructed languages in Vienna, Austria.

Funeral Museum

The Bestattungsmuseum Wien is a museum in Vienna, Austria. With around 1000 exhibits, the Vienna Funeral Museum gives a comprehensive overview of funeral customs, burial rites, funerary art and the special Viennese perspective on death and provides information on the historical and current funeral services in Vienna.