Museums in Vienna

Kunsthistorisches Museum is undoubtedly one of the most famous and most visited museums in Vienna. In addition to this, other popular museums include Belvedere Palace, Schönbrunn Palace, Leopold Museum, Albertina Museum, and the Hofburg.

There’s a plethora of museums in Vienna that are kid-friendly. Unleash your child’s creativity, curiosity and create an abundance of fun at these museums in Vienna. ZOOM Children's Museum, Museum of Technology, Museum of Natural History, Museum of Illusions, and Schoko Museum are some of the top museums for kids in Vienna. 

Yes, there are skip-the-line ticket options that can be purchased online. These tickets allow you to gain priority access into the museums and all its collections and by-pass the long queues. You can enjoy skip-the-line entry with your Belvedere Palace tickets, Schönbrunn Palace Tickets and more. Depending on your choice of city passes in Vienna, you can also enjoy fast track entry into most museums. The other sure-shot way of enjoying skip-the-line entry is to opt for guided tours that gives you access to all the knowledge from an expert and seamless entry to the attractions.

Yes, most museums in the city offer guided tours. You can choose between a self-guided audio tour aided by an audio guide or you can opt to explore the museums with a local expert who shall familiarize you with the history of the museums and its belongings. Enjoy guided tours with museums such as Belvedere Palace, Schönbrunn Palace, Mozarthaus and more. 

While some museums offer free entry every first Sunday of the month, most offer free entry for children up to the age of 18. Senior citizens above the age of 65 and differently abled individuals also enjoy discounted prices on their tickets at most museums. Headout also offers an additional 5% cashback on select tickets after purchase.

Your city pass ensures you have access to the most popular museums within Vienna.  Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Palace, Beethoven Pasqualati House, Madame Tussauds, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Mozart Museum, Albertina Museum are some of the many museums included with your city pass. Ensure you check the list of attractions included within your choice of city pass before proceeding with your booking.

While most museums have a relaxed cancelation policy that allows you to not just cancel your tickets 24 to 48 hours prior to your experience but also lets you get a refund, some museums such as the Belvedere Palace have a strict cancellation policy with no scope  of canceling or rescheduling your tickets.

Individuals can enjoy free entry to most museums every first Sunday of the month. Additionally, children below the age of 18 enjoy free admission to most museums daily.

Gedenkstätte Steinhof, Kunsthalle Wien Karlsplatz, Circus & Clown Museum, and Snow Globe Museum are some of the museums that you can enter for free.

The Belvedere Palace is one of the oldest museums that you can visit in Vienna as well as the world. Established in 1781, this historic complex slowly unfolded into a rich and exquisite museum housing numerous artworks and artifacts dating back to the Middle Ages. The complex which includes two palaces is also a fine example of Baroque architecture.

Yes, for most museums photography is permitted for personal and non-commercial use. However, there are certain guidelines wherein visitors have to use non-flash photography and photography through tripods or selfie sticks are prohibited. 

The best time to visit the museums during the day would be at a time close to opening hours or later in the evening when the peak hour rush has died down. The best time to visit Vienna would be during spring from April to May or during the onset of fall from September to October. It is important to note that December and January see an onslaught of tourists owing to the holiday season.