World Cultures Museums in Austria
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
Vienna (5)
Carinthia (4)
Upper Austria (4)
Lower Austria (3)
Styria (3)
Tyrol (3)
Burgenland (2)
Vorarlberg (2)
Salzburg (1)
World Cultures Museums in Austria: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 27 world cultures and ethnology museums in Austria, spread across 9 states and 21 towns and cities. Most of them are in Vienna (5), Carinthia (4), and Upper Austria (4).
At the city level, Vienna (5), Eisenstadt (2), and Graz (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €11.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 11 offer dedicated programs for families, and 7 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 world cultures and ethnology museums in Austria
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Austria
Weltmuseum WienWorld cultures · Vienna
Jüdisches Museum HohenemsHistory · Hohenems
Jüdisches Museum WienHistory · Vienna
Papyrussammlung und Papyrusmuseum WienArchaeology · Vienna
Volkskundemuseum WienWorld cultures · Vienna
Österreichisches Jüdisches MuseumHistory · Eisenstadt
Ehemalige Synagoge St. PöltenMemorial · St. Pölten
Heinrich-Harrer-MuseumPeople · Hüttenberg
Museum der VölkerWorld cultures · Schwaz
Museum LiaunigArt · Neuhaus
World cultures and ethnology museums in Austria with free admission
World cultures and ethnology museums in Austria with programs for families
- Weltmuseum WienWorld cultures · Vienna
- Jüdisches Museum HohenemsHistory · Hohenems
- Jüdisches Museum WienHistory · Vienna
- Papyrussammlung und Papyrusmuseum WienArchaeology · Vienna
- Österreichisches Jüdisches MuseumHistory · Eisenstadt
- Museum der VölkerWorld cultures · Schwaz
PaneumSpecial · Asten
Cowboymuseum FatsyHistory · Linz
Museum für Volkskultur (Spittal an der Drau)Regional · Spittal an der Drau
PavelhausWorld cultures · Bad Radkersburg
Wheelchair-accessible world cultures and ethnology museums in Austria
- Weltmuseum WienWorld cultures · Vienna
- Jüdisches Museum WienHistory · Vienna
- Papyrussammlung und Papyrusmuseum WienArchaeology · Vienna
- Ehemalige Synagoge St. PöltenMemorial · St. Pölten
- Museum der VölkerWorld cultures · Schwaz
- PaneumSpecial · Asten
Bezirksmuseum HietzingRegional · Vienna- Museum für Volkskultur (Spittal an der Drau)Regional · Spittal an der Drau
Volkskundemuseum am PaulustorWorld cultures · Graz
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Austria?
Our directory currently lists 27 world cultures and ethnology museums in Austria across 21 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Austria?
Some of the best known are Weltmuseum Wien, Jüdisches Museum Hohenems, Jüdisches Museum Wien, Papyrussammlung und Papyrusmuseum Wien, and Volkskundemuseum Wien.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Austria offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Volkskundemuseum Wien, Bezirksmuseum Hietzing, Schloss Obersiebenbrunn, and Gottscheer Gedenkstätte.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Austria are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 5 are open, such as Jüdisches Museum Wien, Österreichisches Jüdisches Museum, and Museum für Volkskultur (Spittal an der Drau).
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Austria are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Weltmuseum Wien, Jüdisches Museum Wien, and Papyrussammlung und Papyrusmuseum Wien. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Austria?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €4 to €17. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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