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Museum of Natural History Vienna

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The Natural History Museum Vienna is a large natural history museum located in Vienna, Austria. The NHM Vienna is one of the largest museums and …

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Dec 21, 2024
What an amazing place. Not only are the exhibits exhilarating but the architecture of the building is out of this world. Perfect for everyone, it made me so happy to see so many kids in there. Full review by MissJoG
Nov 18, 2024
This museum has a lot of different types of content to look over, from geology to biology, there is room for everyone interested in natural history. Full review by Marko P
Nov 7, 2024
A typical Natural history museum, similar to the one in london: most of the exhibits scan be divided in two: aoology and geology. There's a large exhibition of stuffed animals. from rhodents to rhino… Full review by Raphael B
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The museum opened in 1889, and while originally it was meant to house the Habsburg's possessions, it became one of the most know…
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The Imperial Natural History Museum or Imperial Royal Natural History Court Museum of Austria-Hungary was created by (Kaiser) Emp…
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Established:between 1872 and 1889
Located:Vienna, Austria
Director:Katrin Vohland

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Is there anywhere in the museum that I can leave my luggages (travel bags)?
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Simple answer yes. They have a cloakroom down a few stairs to the right of the main entrance hall. They will take coats and cases etc as it’s in their interest that you don’t go …
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Simple answer yes. They have a cloakroom down a few stairs to the right of the main entrance hall. They will take coats and cases etc as it’s in their interest that you don’t go bounding through the exhibits like the proverbial bull in a China shop! They are also fine for you to pop back and forth to get things, as for example during the Christmas market period they expect you to go get your coat and layers at 11 ish when the market opens right outside between the natural history and art history museums.
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How long would you say it takes to get around the museum? Thinking of going Wednesday evening around 6pm
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Hi We spent about an hour plus 15 mins for a coffee and bun in the cafe. But we could have spent much longer.
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Hello. The online ticketing page is currently unavailable due to technical maintenance.Where will it be possible to buy …
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Hello. The online ticketing page is currently unavailable due to technical maintenance.Where will it be possible to buy tickets online?
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Usually You get tickets at the front desk without a longer line - i agree with the other responders - if no new bus is in front, then you have Your ticket within 5 minutes...
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Hey! Do you need to purchase a ticket in advance or can you just turn up? Is there any risk of being turned away if you …
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Hey! Do you need to purchase a ticket in advance or can you just turn up? Is there any risk of being turned away if you don't purchase ahead of time. Thanks!
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No you don't have to purchase in advance, but if you use your Vienna pass, you get through quicker. Good Luck & enjoy.
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It seems some of the Vienna museums require you to check in even a light jacket. Is that required here?
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My advice is if you can wear it, then take it off as you start to go around, as we did it will not be a problem. But yes they do ask you to place your jackets and bags (we kept our phones) …
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My advice is if you can wear it, then take it off as you start to go around, as we did it will not be a problem. But yes they do ask you to place your jackets and bags (we kept our phones) in a locker which in the Natural History Museum was free all that was said was that we could leave a tip. Enjoy your visit it will be worth while.
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