Top Vienna Museums

Discover two of the Austrian capital’s top attractions in one day on this 3-hour Kunsthistorisches Museum and Imperial Treasury tour in Vienna. Visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna, widely considered home to one of the most important collections of European art in the world. Admire masterpieces from artists such as Pieter Bruegel the Elder alongside works by Durer, Rembrandt, Raphael, Rubens, Titian and Velázquez. Then, head to the Imperial Treasury of Vienna and discover the dazzling treasures of the House of Habsburg. Admire sparkling jewelry and see the Austrian imperial crown.

Belvedere Museum is a spectacular baroque landmark, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Avoid wasting time in long entrance lines, and enjoy the perk of a skip-the-line admission ticket. Get straight to the action and explore the museum at your own pace. Highlights include “The Kiss” by Klimt, and works by Claude Monet, Max Beckmann, and Vincent Van Gogh.

Admire the royal jewels of the House of Habsburg and discover Austria’s rich royal history with a visit to the Imperial Treasury of Vienna at Hofburg Palace. Explore at your own pace with a flexible entrance ticket and a self-guided tour, and take in highlights including the unicorn horn and one of the world’s largest emeralds.

Explore the unique Museum Hundertwasser, a unique art collection housed in Kunst Haus Vienna. With this entrance ticket, take your time exploring the impressive work of Friedensreich Hundertwasser, one of the most important Viennese artists of the 20th century. Walk through the exhibits, which feature the largest collection in the world of his paintings, printed graphics, tapestries and architectural designs. This ticket includes entrance to the Museum, the temporary exhibitions and the garage.

The Leopold Museum is one of Vienna’s leading art museums and home to the world’s largest collection of Egon Schiele paintings. This single-use entrance ticket offers pre-paid entrance and unlimited access to the museum’s exhibits, so you can spend as much time as you want to admire the works of artists such as Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, and Richard Gerstl.

Waste no time at Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, and head straight inside with this prebooked entrance ticket. Once you’ve shown your voucher to the admission desk, you’ll step into a world of ancient relics and imperial-era art where works by Rubens, Raphael, and Velázquez appear at every corner. Stay inside as long as you like, and browse the impressive collection at your own pace.

Take a ride on Vienna’s famous Wiener Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel in the Prater Amusement Park without having to wait in line. Your admission tickets can be used at a time of your choosing, so you can enjoy spectacular views of Vienna’s UNESCO-listed monuments, Ringstrasse, and Baroque Old Town by day or night.

Classical music lover? Call in at Vienna’s House of Music and explore the city’s famous sound and music museum at your leisure. You’ll wander amid interactive displays and exhibitions to learn about acclaimed composers, musical instruments and more. It’s a fun trip for all the family.

Book your Vienna Pass before you travel and save sightseeing time when you’re out and about in the Austrian capital. With a range of durations from one to six days, the pass gives you entry to some 60 attractions within your chosen time scale. Select your pass online, then plan out your visit to include sights such as the Giant Ferris Wheel and Schönbrunn Palace. Even better: You can use an included hop-on hop-off bus to get around town.

Get up-close to famous figures of past and present with this entrance ticket to Madame Tussauds wax museum in Vienna. Come face-to-face with lifelike replicas of movie stars such as Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, and Robert Pattinson; meet old-time Hollywood idols like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn; and gaze at royals, composers, politicians, and visionaries from Austria and the world over, including Napoleon, Mozart, the Empress Sisi, and more.

Soak up Austrian music and cuisine with a gourmet dinner and concert at the Kursalon Vienna. Begin your evening with four courses of authentic fare at the Restaurant Johann inside the stunning Kursalon Vienna concert hall. After dinner, make your way to your seat in Lanner Hall for a performance of classical masterpieces from Mozart and Strauss, accompanied by ballet dancers and opera singers. Upgrade your ticket to include front-row seating and a sparkling glass of wine.

Step back in Viennese time with a visit to Time Travel: The Vienna History Show. The exciting museum brings the past into the present day, courtesy of multimedia displays and attractions audio-given information. Check out the era of Habsburg rule, uncover the plague-hit streets of medieval Vienna and discover the musical side of the city — all through animatronics and special effects. Special attractions include a World War II–era air-raid shelter and a virtual horse-drawn carriage ride.

Get guaranteed entry to one of Vienna’s most unique travel experiences with pre-booked admission tickets to Schmetterlinghaus Imperial Butterfly House. Step inside a colorful butterfly house, filled with exotic free-flying tropical butterflies. You’ll also get access to an on-site film room and the early 20th-century-designed Jugendstil Palm House, a classical-style greenhouse.

MAK: Austrian Museum of Applied Arts is a Vienna institution. Save time waiting in long visitor lines by having an admission ticket to this fascinating museum. It holds an incredible selection of artwork, such as contemporary art, applied art, design, and architecture. You’ll make the most of your time in Vienna by visiting one of the most innovative art museums in the world. Highlights include rare exhibits in the Vienna 1900 section, and the Design Lab. 

Chocoholics—this one is for you! Spend a day in chocolate heaven at Chocolate Museum Vienna. You won’t have to wait in long visitor lines as entrance fees are included. The perfect tour for adults and children alike—this museum will take you through the history of chocolate, and entertain you with interactive chocolate games, and even a jungle walk. If the museum leaves you craving chocolate—you won’t have to look far as there’s a chocolate shop at the end too.

Fans of the classic film ‘The Third Man’ won’t want to miss a visit to the Third Man Museum while in Vienna. Discover movie scripts, filming equipment, historical posters and other original documents and artifacts featured in the extensive exhibition. You’ll learn about the historical backdrop of the film’s pre- and post-war years, including occupied Vienna, as you marvel at displays among thirteen rooms.

Let Empress Sisi take you on a mysterious tour through Vienna's sewer system, the “veins of Vienna”. With the help of a Virtual Reality 360 ° Boatride, she is very excited to show you Vienna in a way that she has never seen before. Experience how Sisi indulges in beautiful memories, meet some characters from the Viennese underworld and accidentally even end up in the penguin enclosure at Schönbrunn! Sisi is looking forward to flying around the Ferris wheel and the Vienna Prater with you and seeing Vienna with new eyes.

Vienna is packed full of excellent museums, so deciding which to visit can feel overwhelming. This private museum tour takes the guesswork out of your trip by providing recommendations and letting you pick your top two or three, which you'll visit with a guided tour led by history buffs.

Inside the imposing Forchtenstein Castle, find one of Europe's most extensive and far-reaching private art collections. See full-size portraits of the Esterházy princes rubbing shoulders with the likes of Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, and Vlad the Impaler in a stunning 17th-century gallery. Guarantee your admission by booking your ticker in advance.

With ornate architecture and a royal history, Esterházy Palace is a fascinating place to explore the life and work of Joseph Haydn, once a composer-in-residence at the 18th-century court. Visit the palace at your own pace with admission and an audio guide to Esterházy’s galleries, rooms, and exhibits.

Save time waiting in ticket lines, and guarantee admission to one of Vienna's top attractions, by pre-booking your entry ticket. In the Hofburg Palace on the Ringstrasse, Weltmuseum Wien is one of the world’s leading ethnographical museums. At your own pace, explore its 14 distinct exhibition galleries, each focused on unique cultural treasures from all over the world.

Lackenbach Palace Museum has plenty to offer visitors interested in nature and in hunting. The exhibition “The Esterházy Princes and the Courtly Hunt” introduces the world of the courtly hunt with historical objects telling of four centuries of hunting by the Esterházy family. Life-sized forest-dwelling animals will leave children in wide-eyed amazement.