History Museums in Austria

Our directory currently lists 603 history museums in Austria across 398 towns and cities.

Some of the best known are Hofburg Wien, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Prunksaal der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek, Römerstadt Carnuntum, and Stift Melk.

108 museums are free to visit – for example Kernkraftwerk Zwentendorf, Wien Museum, Flavia Solva, and Mozarthaus St. Gilgen.

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 141 are open, such as Hofburg Wien, Römerstadt Carnuntum, and Stift Melk.

135 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Hofburg Wien, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and Prunksaal der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

A regular adult ticket costs €8 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €49. Children, students and families usually pay less.