Haus der Geschichte Österreich

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Opened within the Hofburg in 2018, Austria's first museum of contemporary history spans the period from the mid-19th century to the present. Exhibits, documents, photos and films cover political, cultural, economic and social history, including the First Republic's 1918 founding, Nazi occupation, migrations, protest culture, democracy and science. The evolving collection includes, for example, a football used in a 2018 friendly match against Germany, which Austria won. English-language guided tours lasting 1½ hours depart at 3pm on Saturdays (adult/child €4/free).

Tickets include entry to the Ephesos Museum.

Transportation

  • tram: D, 1, 2, 71 Burgring

Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

  • Staatsoper (Opera House), Innere Stadt.

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  • Detail of Stephansdom Cathedral roof.

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    Vienna’s Gothic masterpiece Stephansdom – or Steffl (Little Stephan), as it’s ironically nicknamed – is Vienna's pride and joy. A church has stood here…

  • Rathaus, Vienna

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    Vienna's neo-Gothic City Hall, completed in 1883 by Friedrich von Schmidt (who designed Cologne Cathedral) and modelled on Flemish city halls, with lacy…

  • Mozarthaus Vienna

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    The great composer spent close to three happy and productive years at this residence between 1784 and 1787. Exhibits include copies of music scores and…

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  • Kaiserliche Schatzkammer

    Kaiserliche Schatzkammer

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  • Front view of the Albertina museum.

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    Once used as the Habsburgs' imperial apartments for guests, the Albertina is now a repository for an exceptional collection of graphic art. The permanent…

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