Technical Museum Vienna
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Technical Museum Vienna - by Jakub Maxa on Google
Description
The Vienna Museum of Technology houses technological models from the railway, shipbuilding, aviation and industrial sectors with a focus on Austria contributions in those technological developments. The building is notable for the historicism design of its façade and the bright exhibition halls with glass domes. Sections include, inter alia: heavy industry, energy, mass production, everyday life, musical instruments, transport, and research.
Access & Transport
The museum is 5km to the southwest of Vienna's city centre. By car, take Friedrichstraße/B1 and exit onto Schloßallee. The Penzinger Straße tram station (46, 52, 60) is 200m away, the Schönbrunn underground station (U4) 700m and the Westbahnhof train station is 2km away.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this attraction with a visit of the Schönbrunn Palace and Park, a 5 mins walk away across Auer Welsbach Park.
Environmental & Social
The museum's motto is "Reduce, reuse, recycle". 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 + it has photovoltaic systems. Educational aspects as well.
Conclusion
The Technical Museum is one of Vienna's top-tier venues in terms of educational content and its exhibits will please and interest children and adults alike. It is also close to the Schönbrunn Palace, a star attraction, so tourists may consider combining those.
Key positive
Educational and some impressive exhibits
Family friendly and free for children
Attractive building architecture
Key negative
Display style isn't very modern
Suitability
For all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h 15m
Monday09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday09:00 - 18:00
Thursday09:00 - 18:00
Friday09:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00