Technisches Museum Wien
A large science and technology museum near Schönbrunn, covering transport, energy, musical instruments and more. It has many hands-on exhibits and is ideal for families.
The Technisches Museum Wien opened in 1918. It stands on Mariahilfer Strasse, just northwest of Schönbrunn. Its exhibition space covers about 20,000 square metres and includes heavy industry, energy, transport, communications, musical instruments and everyday technology. Exhibits include Austria's early trains, cars and aircraft, and an imperial court railway carriage. High-voltage electricity demonstrations and many interactive installations are especially popular with children. It is usually open from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 18:00 at weekends. Adult admission is about 17 euros, and visitors under 19 enter free; check the official website for current details. Take tram lines 52 or 60 to Penzinger Strasse stop, or the U4 to Schönbrunn station and walk about 10 minutes. It can be combined with a visit to Schönbrunn on the same day.
Opening hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00; weekends 10:00–18:00 (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Schönbrunn Palace
- Schönbrunn Zoo
- MuseumsQuartier & Leopold Museum
- Kirche am Steinhof
- Vienna City Hall
- Austrian Parliament Building
- Natural History Museum Vienna
- Kunsthistorisches Museum