15 Best Exhibitions in Vienna

Die Legende der Titanic Wien turns the Titanic story into an immersive exhibition at Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19. The visit moves from historical artefacts and passenger stories through shipboard details and interactive elements to augmented-reality and virtual-reality scenes, including an exploration of the wreck in the metaverse.

It suits visitors who want more than static displays, especially families and anyone drawn to cinematic, technology-led storytelling.

CITYgalleryVIENNA by publicartists is a central art gallery on Mahlerstraße presenting changing exhibitions with an approachable, stylish atmosphere. Its program supports artists from around the world, including emerging and lesser-known names, making it a rewarding stop for visitors who enjoy discovering work beyond the usual museum circuit.

The gallery welcomes casual browsing as well as purchases, with a friendly, helpful spirit at its core.

The Museum of Natural History Vienna is a grand 19th-century museum on Burgring, where the architecture is part of the visit: a monumental entrance hall, marble staircase and painted ceilings lead into extensive scientific collections.

Dinosaur displays, meteorites and treasured natural-history objects give the museum enough depth for a half-day outing, while current exhibitions and special programs add reasons to return for repeat visits.

Third Man Museum explores the film classic “The Third Man” alongside Vienna’s post-war history at Preßgasse 25. The collection goes beyond movie memorabilia, connecting the film with the city, its people and the years surrounding World War II.

Dedicated displays and knowledgeable guidance make it especially rewarding for Orson Welles enthusiasts, film historians and visitors who want a more personal, story-led museum experience.

Vienna Museum of Science & Technology on Mariahilfer Straße offers a large, hands-on journey through science, industry and technology. The collection spans historic and modern machines, while numerous interactive exhibits invite visitors to test ideas rather than simply read about them.

It is particularly well suited to families and curious adults, with enough scale and variety to fill several hours without exhausting the subject matter.

Remise – Transport Museum of Wiener Linien traces Vienna’s public-transport history inside a former depot on Fruethstraße. Historic trams and buses form the heart of the collection, with the reconstructed Stellwagen—Vienna’s early public-transport vehicle—adding a distinctive local detail.

The spacious subject matter works for adults as well as children, making this an easy choice for a history-focused outing with a strong Viennese identity.

The Imperial Carriage Museum at Schönbrunn Palace presents the ceremonial world of the Habsburg court through ornate royal carriages, unusual vehicles and equestrian paintings. Compact in footprint but visually rich, it makes a strong companion visit to the palace, especially for travelers interested in court life, design and transport.

The collection offers a quieter, more focused alternative to larger city museums while retaining plenty of imperial spectacle.

Artist House is a modern art museum at Karlsplatz, housed in a distinctive 19th-century building and shaped around changing exhibitions. Carefully curated displays and an optional audio tour make it suitable for visitors who want context as well as visual impact.

Its central location and broad program work well for a flexible cultural stop, while accessible ticket options can make a visit easier to fit into different budgets.

BELLA VOLEN Gallery is a Vienna art gallery at Landesgerichtsstraße 6, presenting visual art by Bella Volen alongside original works and limited-edition prints. Its broader creative offer includes paintings, murals, photography, video, bodypainting, illustrations and commissioned pieces, with additional art instruction, curation, consulting and colour coaching.

A particularly distinctive option is commissioning a painting from photographs, making the gallery suitable for a personal gift or one-of-a-kind artwork.

Time Travel Vienna offers a compact, playful introduction to the city’s past at Habsburgergasse 10A in the historic centre. The approximately one-hour visit combines VR, interactive exhibits, a 5D cinema and the Habsburg Show, bringing major figures and episodes from Viennese history into an accessible format.

It works especially well for families and casual history enthusiasts, with a separate Sisi’s Amazing Journey experience and a combined Time Travel + Sisi ticket.

Inside the Hofburg at Schweizerhof, the Imperial Treasury presents Habsburg treasures in a quiet, reflective museum setting. Crowns, royal robes, monumental gemstones and the Imperial Crown form the centrepiece of a collection that rewards careful viewing, while explanatory displays add useful context to the objects.

It is a natural addition to a Hofburg visit and suits travellers interested in imperial history, ceremonial art and exceptionally intricate objects.

Weltmuseum Wien, located at Heldenplatz, explores global cultures through changing exhibitions and extensive collections, with people and their stories at the centre. The museum combines objects from around the world with highlights, guided tours and events, while its former imperial palace setting adds architectural interest.

Its breadth makes it especially suitable for visitors who want a substantial cultural stop rather than a quick single-theme exhibition.

The Globe Museum of the Austrian National Library occupies Palais Mollard on Herrengasse and is devoted to terrestrial, celestial, lunar and planetary globes. Historic and modern examples sit alongside relief globes, planetary models and an 18th-century planetarium device, creating a focused visit for anyone drawn to cartography, astronomy or the history of scientific instruments.

Guided tours and themed events provide additional ways to explore the collection.

Viktor Frankl Museum Wien on Mariannengasse presents an educational exhibition centred on the work and ideas of Viktor Frankl. Interactive elements, prints and posters create an approachable route through the subject, while books and postcards extend the visit beyond the exhibition rooms.

The museum is particularly suited to visitors interested in psychology, meaning-centred thought and Vienna’s intellectual history, with a calm, personal atmosphere rather than a large-scale museum format.

Madame Tussauds Vienna at Riesenradplatz brings together lifelike wax figures of international and Austrian public figures in a playful, photo-friendly setting. Interactive areas and props encourage visitors to stage their own moments rather than simply view the figures, making it a natural choice for families, groups and entertainment-focused outings.

Its Prater location also makes it easy to combine with other attractions in the surrounding amusement park.