Natural History Museum, Vienna

• Venus of Willendorf which is 29500 years old.
• Collection of beetles, Insects.
• Meteorites(largest collection in the world), “Tissint” meteorite from  Mars.
• Precious stones, minerals, a gemstone-and-diamond bouquet of flowers which Empress Maria Theresia presented to her Venus Cabinet, The Gold Cabinet, giant topaz crystal weighing 117 kg (258 lb).
• The skeleton of Diplodocus, numerous stuffed endangered animal species.
• Brazilian Museum.
• Exhibition galleries.
• Scientific areas.
• Digital planetarium.
• Prehistoric dinosaur tracks.
• A large number of Ice Age animals.
• Fossils of three South African quaggas and only there are 23 in the world.
• A rich collection of millions of years old horse fossils.
• Collection of minerals.
• Exhibitions on local bird life.
• Additional highlights include the world’s biggest collection of human skulls; the largest single topaz, weighing in at 110kg; the 25,000-year old Venus of Willendorf; and the oldest human sculpture, dating back to 32,000 BC.

• By subway: U2 “Museumsquartier” U3 “Volkstheater”. By Subway: A short walk from the Volkstheater station to the museum and a stop on both the U2 and U3 subway lines.
• Tram: D, 1, 2
• Bus: 2A, 57A “Burgring”, One can reach the museum by bus lines  48A, 59A, 5A  which stop at the nearby stations' Ring/Volkstheater.
• Other options that pass near the destinations are Light Rail: 1, 71, D; Subway: U2, U3; all go to the Ring/Volkstheater stop
  
  Cost of a single ticket for tram, a bus is € 2.40, if one can buy in advance and also can buy it on the bus or tram, the ticket cost will be € 2.60.
  Daily tickets prices are – €8 for 24 hours;  €14.10 for 48 hours and €17.10 for 72 hours.
   

• It takes more than 4 hours to cover the entire museum. It is better to schedule more time to see all the exhibits.
• Don't pay extra for an audio guide as it does not give value for money.
• Lockers are available for your bags so that you can move around freely.
• This museum is suitable for all ages.
• Pre-book ticket to avoid long queue.
• A lot of halls to go through, so wear comfortable shoes.
• Lots of shops are there to purchase a souvenir or other essential items.  
• Do some research before you go and try less crowded days and hours.
• Many cafes are there and open from 9:30 am to 6 pm every day.
• Restrooms are available.
• The museum is disability accessible.
• There’s an information desk in the entrance atrium with folders in English.
• The museum itself is a piece of art with wonderful temporary and permanent exhibitions.
• The museum contains 30 million objects of the earth and life sciences.
• The Vienna trip maker tool can arrange for your visit to the museum.

Sunday:         9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Monday:         9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday:        Closed.

Wednesday:   9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Thursday:       9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday:            9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Saturday:        9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

*Last entrance half an hour before closing time