Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum, Vienna

Name: Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum
Address: Vogelsanggasse 36, Vienna, 1050, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 5452551

#239 among attractions in Vienna

Museum, Specialty museum, Children's museum

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Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum is a museum located in Margareten, Vienna. ()

Local name: Österreichisches Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum Coordinates: 48°11'2"N, 16°21'25"E

Address

Vogelsanggasse 36Margareten (Matzleinsdorf)Vienna 1050 Austria

Contact

+43 1 5452551

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Day trips

Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haus des Meeres, Naschmarkt, Theater an der Wien, Kletterzentrum Flakturm.

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48°11'51"N • 16°21'11"E
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Park
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Mariahilfer Kirche, Vienna
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum open?

Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum?

Nearby attractions include Margareten, Vienna (8 min walk), Evangelischer Friedhof Matzleinsdorf, Vienna (11 min walk), Vienna/Wieden, Vienna (12 min walk), Haydnpark, Vienna (14 min walk).

How to get to Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsmuseum:

Bus

Fendigasse • Lines: 12A, 14A (2 min walk)
Jahngasse • Lines: 12A (2 min walk)

Light rail

Matzleinsdorfer Platz • Lines: 1, 18, 6, 62, Wlb (7 min walk)
Laurenzgasse • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (8 min walk)

Tram

Matzleinsdorfer Platz • Lines: 1, 18, 6, 62 (7 min walk)
Laurenzgasse • Lines: 1, 62 (8 min walk)

Train

Wien Matzleinsdorfer Platz (7 min walk)
Wien Hauptbahnhof (24 min walk)

Metro

Pilgramgasse • Lines: U4 (15 min walk)
Margaretengürtel • Lines: U4 (19 min walk)