Natural History Museums in Austria
Natural history and marine museums with collections on animals, plants, minerals and the history of the Earth.
Lower Austria (19)
Schloss Eckartsau
Stift Seitenstetten
Schloss Marchegg
Tropfsteinhöhle Alland
Museum Niederösterreich
Amethystwelt Maissau
Bezirksmuseum Stockerau im Belvedereschlössl
Fossilienschauraum Obernholz
Fossilienwelt Weinviertel
Krahuletz-Museum
Sonnenwelt Großschönau
Wienerwaldmuseum Eichgraben
Alpin- und Heimatmuseum Hohe Wand
Geologisches Freilichtmuseum Blockheide
Holztrift- und Forstmuseum Schöpflklause
Kurioseum
Schloss Orth an der Donau – Nationalparkzentrum und Museum
UnterWasserReich Schrems
Wolf Science Center
Styria (13)
Stift Admont
Schloss Herberstein
Schloss Trautenfels
Österreichischer Skulpturenpark
Schloss Großsölk
Schloss Stainz
Holzmuseum Murau
kunstGarten Graz
Forstmuseum Silvanum
Geo-Info Kapfenstein
Mariazeller Heimathaus
NaturErlebnisMuseum nature4future
Naturkundemuseum Joanneum
Carinthia (6)
Upper Austria (6)
Tyrol (5)
Salzburg (4)
Burgenland (3)
Vienna (1)
Vorarlberg (1)
Natural History Museums in Austria: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 58 natural history museums in Austria, spread across 9 states and 57 towns and cities. Most of them are in Lower Austria (19), Styria (13), and Carinthia (6).
At the city level, Graz (2), Admont (1), and Alland (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several natural history museums in a single day.
9 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, and the middle half charge between €10 and €14.
19 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 44 offer dedicated programs for families, and 25 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 natural history museums in Austria
The best-known natural history museums in Austria
Naturhistorisches Museum WienNature · Vienna
Stift AdmontArt · Admont
Stift KremsmünsterArt · Kremsmünster
Schloss EckartsauCastles & Palaces · Eckartsau
Schloss HerbersteinCastles & Palaces · St. Johann bei Herberstein
Schloss TrautenfelsRegional · Stainach-Pürgg
Stift SeitenstettenCastles & Palaces · Seitenstetten
inatura – Erlebnis Naturschau DornbirnNature · Dornbirn
kärnten.museum KlagenfurtRegional · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Schloss MarcheggCastles & Palaces · Marchegg
Natural history museums in Austria with free admission
Österreichischer SkulpturenparkArt · Premstätten
Bezirksmuseum Stockerau im BelvedereschlösslRegional · Stockerau
Fossilienschauraum ObernholzNature · Obernholz
Nationalpark Kristall Großglockner (Wilhelm-Swarovski-Beobachtungswarte)Nature · Heiligenblut am Großglockner
Nationalparkhaus Matrei in OsttirolNature · Matrei in Osttirol
Holztrift- und Forstmuseum SchöpflklauseHistory · Klausen-Leopoldsdorf
Kulturlandschafts.Welten im MitterstallRegional · Brandberg
Mineralienmuseum NowakNature · Wald im Pinzgau
Seevogelmuseum IllmitzNature · Illmitz
Natural history museums in Austria with programs for families
- Naturhistorisches Museum WienNature · Vienna
- Stift AdmontArt · Admont
- Stift KremsmünsterArt · Kremsmünster
- Schloss EckartsauCastles & Palaces · Eckartsau
- Schloss HerbersteinCastles & Palaces · St. Johann bei Herberstein
- Schloss TrautenfelsRegional · Stainach-Pürgg
- inatura – Erlebnis Naturschau DornbirnNature · Dornbirn
- kärnten.museum KlagenfurtRegional · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
- Schloss MarcheggCastles & Palaces · Marchegg
- Österreichischer SkulpturenparkArt · Premstätten
Wheelchair-accessible natural history museums in Austria
- Naturhistorisches Museum WienNature · Vienna
- Stift AdmontArt · Admont
- Schloss TrautenfelsRegional · Stainach-Pürgg
- inatura – Erlebnis Naturschau DornbirnNature · Dornbirn
- kärnten.museum KlagenfurtRegional · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
- Österreichischer SkulpturenparkArt · Premstätten
Schloss StainzHistory · Stainz
Green Belt CenterNature · Windhaag bei Freistadt
Haus der Natur SalzburgNature · Salzburg
Museum NiederösterreichRegional · St. Pölten
Natural history museums in Austria with the highest published visitor numbers
By state
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many natural history museums are there in Austria?
Our directory currently lists 58 natural history museums in Austria across 57 towns and cities.
What are the best-known natural history museums in Austria?
Some of the best known are Naturhistorisches Museum Wien, Stift Admont, Stift Kremsmünster, Schloss Eckartsau, and Schloss Herberstein.
Which natural history museums in Austria offer free admission?
9 museums are free to visit – for example Österreichischer Skulpturenpark, Bezirksmuseum Stockerau im Belvedereschlössl, Fossilienschauraum Obernholz, and Nationalpark Kristall Großglockner (Wilhelm-Swarovski-Beobachtungswarte).
Which natural history museums in Austria are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 23 are open, such as Naturhistorisches Museum Wien, Schloss Eckartsau, and Schloss Herberstein.
Which natural history museums in Austria are wheelchair accessible?
19 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Naturhistorisches Museum Wien, Stift Admont, and Schloss Trautenfels. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit natural history museums in Austria?
A regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €23. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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