Marktamtsmuseum Wien
The museum of the Vienna market authority shows around 2,200 objects on the history of markets and the Market Office in eight rooms.
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About the museum
The Marktamtsmuseum tells the story of Vienna's markets and of the city's market supervision (MA 59). Until 1969 there was a Marktamtsmuseum in the Vienna City Hall. When the Market Office moved to the 3rd district, the museum moved with it. For lack of space it was later closed and its collection put into storage.
In 2012 the museum reopened after more than four decades, this time directly at the Floridsdorfer Markt. Spread over eight rooms, around 2,200 objects are arranged chronologically, from photographs and tools to historic scales and a price report book from 1848, and on to food models and hazardous household items that were once flagged by food inspectors.
The tours lead from the beginnings to 1913, through the years 1914 to 1955, including the Nazi era, and up to the present day. Since 2024 the Naschmarktmuseum has also belonged to the Marktamtsmuseum as a satellite branch.
Highlights
- Around 2,200 objects in eight rooms
- Historic scales and measuring instruments
- Price report book from 1848
- Food models and household items once flagged by inspectors
- Puzzle rally for children
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Geschichte der Wiener Märkte und des Marktamts – Chronologically arranged permanent exhibition in eight rooms with around 2,200 objects, from the beginnings to 1913, the years 1914 to 1955, and up to the present.
- Operated by
- Stadt Wien – Marktamt (MA 59)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
Children solve a puzzle rally through the museum and receive a certificate for correct answers.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Public use of photos requires the prior written consent of the Market Office (MA 59). |
| Good to know | Group tours are arranged individually. For children there is a puzzle rally with a certificate for correct solutions. |
