Archaeology Museums in Austria
Finds from prehistory, antiquity, the Roman era and the Middle Ages.
Lower Austria (27)
Römerstadt Carnuntum
MAMUZ Schloss Asparn/Zaya
Keltendorf Schwarzenbach – Archäologisches Freilichtmuseum
Museum Mödling – Thonetschlössl
Schlossmuseum Kottingbrunn
Stadtmuseum Mannersdorf
Museum im Wehrturm Perchtoldsdorf
Museum Steinzeit- & Keltenkeller
Römermuseum Wallsee-Sindelburg
Schloss Dürnkrut
Städtisches Museum Neunkirchen
Stadtmuseum Hollabrunn „Alte Hofmühle“
Stadtmuseum Melk
Stadtmuseum St. Pölten
Stadtmuseum Tulln – Römermuseum
Stadtmuseum Wienertor
Urzeitmuseum Nussdorf-Traisental
Wienerwaldmuseum Eichgraben
Freilichtmuseum Germanengehöft Elsarn
Heimatmuseum Langenlois
Langenzersdorf Museum
Museum Horn
Museum Stillfried – Zentrum der Urzeit
Otto Berger Heimatmuseum
Römermuseum Mautern
Schloss Traismauer
Stadtmuseum Arelape-Bechelaren-Pöchlarn
Upper Austria (13)
Museum Hallstatt
Salzwelten Hallstatt
Freilichtmuseum Keltendorf Mitterkirchen
Heimathaus-Stadtmuseum Vöcklabruck
Museum Lauriacum
Römermuseum Altheim
Bezirksmuseum Herzogsburg Braunau
Freilichtmuseum Villa Rustica Weirading
Haus der Kultur St. Georgen im Attergau
Heimatmuseum Schwanenstadt in der Pausinger-Villa
Heimatmuseum Windischgarsten
Turm 9 – Stadtmuseum Leonding
ARCHEKULT Traunkirchen
Salzburg (10)
Styria (9)
Carinthia (7)
Vienna (7)
Tyrol (6)
Vorarlberg (3)
Burgenland (1)
Archaeology Museums in Austria: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 83 archaeology museums in Austria, spread across 9 states and 72 towns and cities. Most of them are in Lower Austria (27), Upper Austria (13), and Salzburg (10).
At the city level, Vienna (7), Altheim (2), and Graz (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several archaeology museums in a single day.
9 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €7.50 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €9.50.
18 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 51 offer dedicated programs for families, and 18 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 archaeology museums in Austria
The best-known archaeology museums in Austria
Kunsthistorisches Museum WienArt · Vienna
Naturhistorisches Museum WienNature · Vienna
Römerstadt CarnuntumArchaeology · Petronell-Carnuntum
Schloss EggenbergCastles & Palaces · Graz
Stift ReinHistory · Gratwein-Straßengel
AguntumArchaeology · Dölsach
Archäologischer Park MagdalensbergArchaeology · Magdalensberg
Flavia SolvaArchaeology · Wagna
Tiroler Landesmuseum FerdinandeumRegional · Innsbruck
Jüdisches Museum WienHistory · Vienna
Archaeology museums in Austria with free admission
- Flavia SolvaArchaeology · Wagna
- Museum BischofshofenArchaeology · Bischofshofen
Schloss DürnkrutCastles & Palaces · Dürnkrut- Archäologische Sammlungen der Universität GrazArchaeology · Graz
Freilichtmuseum Villa Rustica WeiradingArchaeology · Altheim
Haus der Kultur St. Georgen im AttergauRegional · St. Georgen im Attergau
Rätische Siedlung HimmelreichOpen-air · Volders- Römermuseum MauternArchaeology · Mautern an der Donau
- ARCHEKULT TraunkirchenArchaeology · Traunkirchen
Archaeology museums in Austria with programs for families
- Kunsthistorisches Museum WienArt · Vienna
- Naturhistorisches Museum WienNature · Vienna
- Römerstadt CarnuntumArchaeology · Petronell-Carnuntum
- Schloss EggenbergCastles & Palaces · Graz
- Stift ReinHistory · Gratwein-Straßengel
- AguntumArchaeology · Dölsach
- Archäologischer Park MagdalensbergArchaeology · Magdalensberg
- Jüdisches Museum WienHistory · Vienna
Vorarlberg MuseumHistory · Bregenz
Burg DeutschlandsbergArchaeology · Deutschlandsberg
Wheelchair-accessible archaeology museums in Austria
- Kunsthistorisches Museum WienArt · Vienna
- Naturhistorisches Museum WienNature · Vienna
- Stift ReinHistory · Gratwein-Straßengel
- Jüdisches Museum WienHistory · Vienna
- Vorarlberg MuseumHistory · Bregenz
Papyrussammlung und Papyrusmuseum WienArchaeology · Vienna
kärnten.museum KlagenfurtRegional · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Haus der Geschichte ÖsterreichHistory · Vienna
Keltenmuseum HalleinArchaeology · Hallein
VirgilkapelleHistory · Vienna
Archaeology museums in Austria with the highest published visitor numbers
By state
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many archaeology museums are there in Austria?
Our directory currently lists 83 archaeology museums in Austria across 72 towns and cities.
What are the best-known archaeology museums in Austria?
Some of the best known are Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Naturhistorisches Museum Wien, Römerstadt Carnuntum, Schloss Eggenberg, and Stift Rein.
Which archaeology museums in Austria offer free admission?
9 museums are free to visit – for example Flavia Solva, Museum Bischofshofen, Schloss Dürnkrut, and Archäologische Sammlungen der Universität Graz.
Which archaeology museums in Austria are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 18 are open, such as Naturhistorisches Museum Wien, Römerstadt Carnuntum, and Stift Rein.
Which archaeology museums in Austria are wheelchair accessible?
18 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Naturhistorisches Museum Wien, and Stift Rein. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit archaeology museums in Austria?
A regular adult ticket costs €7.50 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €49. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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