The Haus der Geschichte Österreich in Vienna offers an in-depth exploration of the nation's contemporary past. Spanning from the end of the Habsburg monarchy to the present day, it provides vital context on significant periods, including Austria's complex role during the NS dictatorship. Visitors can engage with regularly updated permanent exhibits and alongside various special presentations.
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The Haus der Geschichte Österreich, located in the Hofburg at Heldenplatz, is a museum dedicated to Austrian contemporary history since 1918. It showcases the country's evolution from the end of the Habsburg monarchy through its modern periods.
Opened in 2018, exactly 100 years after the founding of the First Republic, the Haus der Geschichte Österreich is situated in historical rooms of the Neue Burg at Heldenplatz in Vienna. Spanning 1,800 m², the museum vividly illustrates Austria's development from the end of the Habsburg monarchy, through the First Republic, the Anschluss to the NS-Reich, the founding of the Second Republic, up to the present day. In addition to a permanent exhibition that is regularly updated with several contemporary historical themes, the museum hosts regular special exhibitions and web exhibitions. Its aim is to provide visitors with a well-contextualized engagement with Austrian contemporary history, particularly focusing on Austria's role during the NS dictatorship. The museum looks not only to the past but also towards the future, examining the impact of history on the present and future. Plans are in place for the museum to relocate to larger premises in the MuseumsQuartier Wien in 2028.
Normal price: €10 / Reduced price: €8.50. Free admission every Thursday from 6 PM to 8 PM. Discounts available with a disability pass; accompanying person is free.
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