Vienna Technical Museum

This glorious museum (both outside and inside) celebrates technological advancements and innovations from early industry and shows astonishing demonstrations

Visit the Vienna Technical Museum with Go City®

• Pay nothing upon entry, simply scan your digital pass.
• Take a look inside this extraordinary museum dedicated to technology through the ages.
• Your pass gives you access to dozens more of the city's top attractions, so make sure to check them out!

Vienna’s Technical Museum is a must-see for anyone with a flair for science and inventions. Some of the world’s most influential technological advances and the effect that they have had on global society, economy, and culture are displayed and documented here.

You’ll find lots of examples of Austria’s contributions to the development of technology, as well as many awe-inspiring objects and machinery from all over the world. What’s more, all of these mechanical wonders are housed within a striking building with two great wings with giant glass ceilings that allow light to pour in over the exhibitions. 

Did you know...?

• ...That in 1909, Emperor Franz Joseph laid the foundation stone for the magnificent Technical Museum building? 
• Here you can find the world’s first computer mouse, dating from 1964 and made of wood!

The museum’s permanent exhibitions include:

Nature and Knowledge - Learn how reliant we are on things that have a natural origin with this interactive exhibition to learn about concepts and consequences and how science is made.

Heavy Industry -  marvel at some of history’s most striking earth-moving equipment.

Locomotive Adventure - this stunning 60-strong railway collection features Empress Elisabeth’s saloon carriage among many other fantastic historical trains.

Musical Instruments - a stunning array of musical instruments make up this impressive exhibit which also details how they were made and the advances to modern musical equipment.

Mobility - lovers of transportation will adore this fascinating display of all things motor. These 800 exhibits show classic cars, motorbikes, planes, boats, submarines and even a hot air balloon that you can climb aboard!

Get Hands-On - the mini mobile area will stimulate and inspire 2-8-year-olds by getting them involved with all their senses.

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Getting in: show your pass at the entrance. For more information, visit the Vienna Technical Museum website.