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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Kunsthistorisches Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Kunsthistorisches Museum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children and teens under 19 enter free.
- Otherwise: adult admission (on site) — €24.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Children and teens under 19 enter free: Since 8 Sep 2026 admission is only with a reserved time slot; reserve the slot (free for under-19s) online or at the desk.
- Thursday evenings run until 21:00.
- Book online - it is €2 cheaper and guarantees your slot.
- Cloakroom and WiFi are free.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren and teens under 19 enter free | children under 19 | — | Yes |
Official prices
Kunsthistorisches Museum ticket prices
| Adult admission (on site) — €22 when booked online. Reduced €20 on site / €19 online. | €24 |
| Audio guide | €6 |
| 'Treasures of the Habsburgs' combo (KHM + Imperial Treasury, one entry each) — Saves vs. two separate tickets. | €32 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult admission (on site)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Timed-entry ticketVienna: Kunsthistorisches and Leopold Museum Combo Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 423 reviewsfrom €37
Skip-the-line ticketKunsthistorisches Museum & Imperial Treasury: Skip The Line★★★★★ 4.8 · 385 reviewsfrom €32
Timed-entry ticketCombo: Kunsthistorisches Museum + Imperial Treasury Admission Tickets★★★★★ 4.7 · 120 reviewsfrom €32
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 10:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Open daily 10:00-18:00, Thursday until 21:00. Rooms are cleared 15 min before closing. 24 Dec 10:00-15:00; 31 Dec until 21:00. Since 8 Sep 2026 entry only with a timed slot.
Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, Austria
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FAQ
Kunsthistorisches Museum: common questions
Is Kunsthistorisches Museum free?
Kunsthistorisches Museum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children and teens under 19 enter free. Otherwise the official ticket costs €24.
Who gets free entry to Kunsthistorisches Museum?
Children under 19.
Do I need to book for free entry to Kunsthistorisches Museum?
Since 8 Sep 2026 admission is only with a reserved time slot; reserve the slot (free for under-19s) online or at the desk.
How much is a ticket to Kunsthistorisches Museum?
Adult admission (on site) costs €24 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- khm.at/en/visit · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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