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Natural History Museum Vienna: Opening Hours & Visitor Information

Plan your visit to this renowned Vienna museum, home to ancient treasures and scientific wonders.

Before visiting the Natural History Museum Vienna, it's essential to check the latest opening hours and plan your trip. This page helps you understand when you can explore its vast collections, from dinosaurs to the Venus of Willendorf. Always verify current operating times and any special closures on the museum's official website for the most up-to-date information.

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Natural History Museum Vienna opening hours today and weekly schedule

Live museum opening-times summary with weekly timetable and special-date updates

Check museum opening hours for Natural History Museum Vienna, including today opening status, regular weekly opening times, and special date overrides such as holiday closures. Use this section to plan visit timing, avoid closed periods, and confirm the next available opening window before arrival.

Open now

09:00–18:00

Open right now, closes at 18:00.

Today

Next opening: Wed, Oct 14 at 09:00

Timezone: Europe/Vienna

Regular weekly opening hours

Monday09:00–18:00

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday09:00–20:00

Thursday09:00–18:00

Friday09:00–18:00

Saturday09:00–18:00

Sunday09:00–18:00

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Special opening-hours dates

Oct 2709:00–18:00

Special opening on Tuesday

Oct 2709:00–18:00

Special Tuesday opening

Oct 2709:00–18:00

Special opening

Dec 2409:00–15:00

Christmas Eve

Dec 2409:00–15:00

Christmas Eve

Dec 2409:00–15:00

Christmas Eve

Dec 25Closed all day

Christmas Day

Dec 25Closed all day

Christmas Day

Dec 25Closed all day

Christmas Day

Dec 2909:00–18:00

Special opening on Tuesday

Dec 2909:00–18:00

Special Tuesday opening

Dec 2909:00–18:00

Special opening

Dec 3109:00–18:00

New Year's Eve

Dec 3109:00–18:00

New Year's Eve

Dec 3109:00–18:00

New Year's Eve

Jan 509:00–18:00

Special opening on Tuesday

Jan 509:00–18:00

Special Tuesday opening

Jan 509:00–18:00

Special opening

Museum opening hours FAQ: today schedule, weekly timetable, and holiday closure guidance

Essential answers about opening times, last entry, and temporary closure updates

Read key museum opening-hours FAQ answers, including today opening times, weekly schedules, public-holiday changes, and temporary closures. Use this section to confirm visit timing and avoid arriving outside open hours.

What are the opening hours of Natural History Museum Vienna?

Natural History Museum Vienna is open from 09:00 to 18:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On Wednesdays, it stays open later until 20:00. The museum is closed on Tuesdays.

Natural History Museum Vienna opening hours on weekends

During weekend opening hours on Saturdays and Sundays, Natural History Museum Vienna welcomes visitors from 09:00 to 18:00.

Is Natural History Museum Vienna open on Mondays?

Yes, Natural History Museum Vienna is open on Mondays with visiting hours from 09:00 to 18:00.

Does Natural History Museum Vienna have special opening hours?

Natural History Museum Vienna observes special opening hours on certain holidays, such as Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve when it closes early at 15:00, and is closed entirely on Christmas Day.

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