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1. Wien Museum MUSA
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By twowardspain - Barbarroja, Spain
This is not a large exhibition, but it is extremely informative and very well documented, in English, for those who don't speak the language. It comprises of photographs, testimonies, audio-visual displays and actual objects from this very important period in Austrian history. It filled the gaps in our own education and helped us to understand how Vienna came to be the civilised city it is today. It is open on Sundays, the average time needed would be between 1 and 2 hours, depending on your interest and the entrance fee is very reasonable compared with those for other museums in the city; concessions are available. There is a pleasant little coffee area, with seating both inside and outside and all staff were helpful and welcoming.....actually, a much more enjoyable experience than we had in some of the larger museums.
2. Neue Burg
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
The Neue Burg is the most recent part of the Hofburg Palace on Vienna’s Ringstrasse, and it is home to three collections of the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna. The Collection of Historic Musical Instruments comprises the original instruments of some of the world’s greatest composers such as Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven. The Collection of Arms and Armour is packed full of magnificent suits of armour and decora-tive weapons that attest to chivalric values and impor-tant occasions at court. And at the Ephesus Museum the »Parthian Monument« reflects the glory and splendour of one of Antiquity’s greatest cities.
Reviewed By AFAK25 - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Newest part of Hofburg but lacking nothing of the majesty of the older imperial buildings, in fact it is more elaborate with neo-Baroque style which enhances the appearance of the Heldenplatz. The original plan calls for mirror image of the building on the opposite side of Heldenplatz but that never materialized due to WWI. Neue Burg now houses the Imperial Collection of Arms and Armour (my favourite), Weltmuseum, Ephesus Museum and the Collection of Historic Musical Instruments. Beautiful and iconic building.
3. Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien
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4.5 based on 2,254 reviews
In view of the current situation, restricted opening hours will apply at the Imperial Treasury Vienna from Monday 2 November 2020 until Sunday 28 March 2021. Awaiting you at the Imperial Treasury Vienna in the Hofburg Palace is the Austrian Imperial Crown and the insignia of the Holy Roman Empire with the Imperial Crown and the Holy Lance. Other highlights include the treasure of the Order of the Golden Fleece and parts of the immensely opulent treasure of the Dukes of Burgundy from the 15th century. Also on show is the original jewellery of Empress Elisabeth and legendary treasures such as the agate bowl associated with the Holy Grail, the world’s largest cut emerald, and the »horn« of the mythical unicorn.
Reviewed By Alpaca19
Although it took some effort to find, the "Treasury" is well worth a visit. We learned more about the history of the empire here than at any of the other (many) museums we visited in Vienna, in part due to the excellent audio guide which is a must. And the exhibits are absolutely fabulous.
4. Vergilius Chapel Museum
5. House of Austrian History
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Antonio8069 - Los Angeles, United States
We planned to spend 2 h, and it took us 6 to see everything. We began upstairs, where there is a special exhibit dedicated to the remains of the Jewish synagogue and the infamous Anschluss balcony. We then went into the main hall, which is organized both thematically and chronologically. The opening is about political parties. Interested to see how badly Team Stronach performed in two nat'l elections! The next room covers key moments from 1918-2020, including: - resistance to Nazism, leading to a civil war; - the Waldeim controversy, one of the most contentious periods in Austrian history; - Austria's role in founding OPEC, welcoming refugees (after WW 2), and resolving (in 1991) the issue of compensation murdered by the Nazis. The museum does not whitwash Austrian history. It gives you the facts for you to decide. Its the best intro to the country and I highly recommend it.
6. Trickymind
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Trickymind is a 3Dimensional and augmented reality museum which presents unique giant hand painted exhibitions. The museum features masterpieces of artists like, Gustav Klimt and Claude Monet shown through special light features. Get a little touch of fairytales and dragons with supernatural experiences with flying whales and dancing fish among other unique surprises on 3 magical floors.
Reviewed By MarioTrax - Vienna, Austria
I went to visit Trickymind with my children. It was a fun visit for all of us - including us parents!! Our children took many animated pictures with Mythological and modern creatures. The paintings are of amazing quality and to top it up there were Austrian classical artist in giant exhibition. I can recommend this to anyone, wether younger or older! Worth a trip when in Vienna!!!
7. Jewish Museum Vienna (Judisches Museum der Stadt Wien)
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4.0 based on 427 reviews
The Jewish Museum Vienna is a place of encounter, confrontation, and understanding, which seeks to raise awareness of Jewish history, religion, and culture.
Reviewed By Aloysius1951 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This interesting and moving small museum depicts the life of the Jews in Vienna before World War II, and after. Without displaying the horrors of the Holocaust, it shows clearly what the Jewish community contributed to the city in cultural and artistic, intellectual and economical ways. It also shows how, since WWII, the Jewish community is reinventing itself.
8. Ephesos Museum
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4.0 based on 63 reviews
Ephesos, located in present-day Turkey, was one of the most important cities of antiquity. It was here that the Artemis Temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, stood; the city was also the home of Heraclitus, as well as of one of the largest early-Christian communities. Roman times saw Ephesos became capital of the Province of Asia, with around 200,000 inhabitants. Since 1895, Austrian archaeologists have been excavating the ruins of Ephesos. Up to the year 1906, numerous recovered objects of high quality were removed to Vienna, objects which can be seen today at the Ephesos Museum, an annex to the Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities.
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
It’s been many years since I’ve been to Turkey to see Ephesus. I enjoyed that trip, so I wanted to come to this museum. What a great experience! This museum exhibits some of the fascinating finds of the ancient Greek site. The great Greco-Roman frieze has been arranged into what it might have looked like in ancient times and looks amazing. There’s also a platform where you can see the frieze from higher up and see it in its entirety. Don’t miss the sculptures “The Sphinx Devouring a Boy” and “Athlete from Ephesus”! Upstairs there’s a small collection of frieze and stone work and pretty polychrome marble pillars. The museum is not actually all that big, but the focus is on high quality exhibits. I’m interested in classics, so it took me over an hour to get through everything. The entrance ticket to this museum also gets you into House of Austrian History museum, which is also fantastic. Both these museums are in the same building!
9. Sisi Museum
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4.0 based on 2,813 reviews
Reviewed By tk3232 - Sugar Land, United States
This museum is dedicated to mysterious life and tragic death of Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) who was beautiful and narcissistic wife of Emperor Franz Josef. 1) If you never visited Vienna before - take " Sisi ticket" - a combi-ticket for 29.90 euros which included Sisi museum, Imperial Apartments (Kaiserappartements here in TA topic), Silver Collection - all those 3 museums are in Hofburg Palace, the ticket covers as well Schonbrunn Palace Grand tour (the best tour, a palace a bit outskirt city) and Imperial Furniture Collection located at Mariahilfer Strasse. Bargain ticket!! 2) Advance reservation is not needed, if you see a line it takes not more than 5 minutes even in peak season. The combi ticket you can use in separate days and it is valid during 1 week since you got it. 3) Length of the tour Sisi museum is only 35-40 minutes. You'll find some helpful posted information in English, and the included audioguide brings the exhibit to life. 4) Once you got your ticket, climb the stairs - the same staircase used by the emperors and empresses who lived here. At the top swipe your ticket to pass through the turnstile, consider the (rare) WC, and enter the first dark and scary room. Don't worry, it will be better...... 5) My advice - if you have never heard of Sisi, do a little research in advance about her life in order to understand the significance of this particular empress for the country. Why Sisi is such "a big deal" among other empresses? Why she had a mysterious life and become an icon after her death? 6) All kind of photographing is strictly prohibited inside the museum that means no one photo in this topic does not reflect the museum exposition (those pictures you see here are nothing about Sisi museum, most of them are Silver Collection or Apartment, which are different part of complex). 7) Museum open daily from 9 am - 5 30 pm Try to be here earlier or after 3 pm to avoid overcrowded. Sisi is still a legend for Austria, her grave is still covered with fresh flowers every day (Imperial Crypt/Kaisergruft, Vienna). Thanks for your patience reading my endless tips.
10. Peace Museum Vienna
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4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By ChhMSR - Paris, France
Welcoming, educational, reminding us about the courageous work done by people all over the world. Helping us bring peace conversations into our daily lives
