Museum of Natural History, Vienna
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Museum of Natural History, Vienna - by Мария Кудрявцева on Google
Description
The Museum of Natural History of Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) houses a comprehensive collection of exhibits displayed across 39 halls and 5 sections: mineralogy & petrography, meteorites, palaeontology, prehistory and anthropology. The building was designed at the end of the 19th century in Renaissance Revival style and is notable for its various paintings, its main staircase and its wide façade, nearly similar to that of the Kunsthistorisches Museum across Maria-Theresien-Platz.
Access & Transport
The museum is on Maria-Theresien-Platz, just southwest of the Hofburg palace and northeast of the Museum Quarter. Museumsquartier (U2), Volkstheater (U3 and tram 49), Ring/Volkstheater (1, 2, 71, D) and Burgring (1, 2, 71, D) stations are all within a 2mins' walk. There is barrier free access at the side entrance of the building (Burgring 7)
Instructions & Recommendations
We would suggest combining this museum with a walk through the Volksgarten, crossing Maria-Theresien-Platz, and a visit of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Environmental & Social
The building has Austria's Ecolabel, meaning it uses 100% green electricity, waste separation, energy saving bulbs and F&B sourcing is focused on regional and organic food. The museum is targeting CO2 neutrality by 2030 and uses solar panels. Educational.
Conclusion
The Natural History Museum seems to have it all; perhaps not the most impressive you will ever see but it is educational - appropriate for all ages, the building interior and exterior are beautiful, and it is very reasonably priced. Excellent value
Key positive
Varied and good quality exhibits
Good public transport access and other attractions nearby
Striking building architecture and decoration
Key negative
None
Suitability
The museum is equipped with an elevator
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday -
Wednesday09:00 - 20:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 18:00
Sunday09:00 - 18:00