House of Austrian History

Museums & Exhibitions

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New castle, exterior view, green meadow, blue sky, no people

House of Austrian History, interior view, exhibition room, showcases with various exhibits

House of History Austria, child sits on a white sitting block and reads in a booklet, the wall behind her covered with colorful Post it notes

House of Austrian History, interior, exhibition area, man sitting on a pedestal listening to an audio guide

House of Austrian History, interior, exhibition area, woman sits on a stool and listens to something about an exhibit

House of Austrian History, interior, exhibition area, white showcases in which various exhibits are displayed

Neue Burg, Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna

Fare Zone Core Zone

U2, U3 Volkstheater

1, 2, D, 71 Burgring

+43 1 534 10 805

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0.50 € off the regular ticket price*

House of Austrian History

Discover the Museum of Contemporary History in the heart of Vienna! The House of Austrian History in the Hofburg Palace on Vienna's Heldenplatz invites you on a journey through Austria's recent history. The main exhibition, compact and modern in design, takes you through the last century to the present day. It offers insights into the most important political, social, cultural, and economic developments and poses questions that still affect Austria and Europe today. Look forward to extraordinary objects, pointedly told stories, and interactive stations.

Free audio tours

Three free audio tours accompany you through the main exhibition. Immerse yourself in the development of democracy, the history of the environment, or exciting life stories from the last 100 years in Austria.

Offers for young and old

Young history enthusiasts can discover even more at any time with our free "Time Travel Quiz" - they will meet fascinating personalities from the last 100 years. An exciting adventure for the whole family awaits!

Your Benefit with EasyCityPass Vienna: 0.50 € off the regular ticket price*

*The discount must be redeemed on site at the cash desk!

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