Natural History Museum Vienna
Naturhistorisches Museum Wien
A "twin" palace across the square from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, housing the 29,000-year-old Venus of Willendorf, a giant meteorite collection and dinosaur skeletons.
The Natural History Museum opened in 1889. Its exterior is almost identical to that of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Its collection exceeds 30 million objects. The museum's most treasured piece is the Venus of Willendorf, a small limestone figurine about 29,000 years old. Other highlights include one of the world's largest meteorite collections, dinosaur skeletons, the Gem Hall with Maria Theresa's gemstone bouquet, and a digital planetarium. Guided rooftop tours take you up to the dome terrace. Admission is about 18 euros. The museum is closed on Tuesdays, and on Wednesdays it stays open until 9 pm.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00 (Wed until 21:00); closed Tuesdays
Nearby sights
- MuseumsQuartier & Leopold Museum
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Austrian Parliament Building
- Vienna City Hall
- Spanish Riding School
- Austrian National Library State Hall
- Naschmarkt
- Café Central