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Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Natural History Museum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children and teenagers under 19 enter free; Registered companion of a disability-pass holder gets a free ticket.
- Otherwise: adult admission — €18.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Wednesday is the late night (until 20:00).
- It faces the Kunsthistorisches Museum across Maria-Theresien-Platz - both are free for under-19s.
- Step-free entrance at Burgring 7.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren and teenagers under 19 enter free | children under 19 | — | No |
| Free forRegistered companion of a disability-pass holder gets a free ticket | carers of visitors with disabilities | Companion must be registered on the disability pass. | No |
Official prices
Natural History Museum ticket prices
| Adult admission — Reduced €14 (seniors 65+, students/apprentices 19+, disability pass). Halls 31 and 32 currently closed for renovation. | €18 |
| Combination ticket NHM + Pathological Collection in the Narrenturm | €22 |
| Annual pass — Less than three single visits. | €44 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult admission). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 09:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–18:00 |
Mon 9:00-18:00, Tue closed, Wed 9:00-20:00, Thu-Sun 9:00-18:00. Last admission 30 min before closing. Open on Austrian holidays except 25 Dec and 1 Jan. Extra Tuesday openings 27 Oct, 29 Dec 2026 and 5 Jan 2027 (9:00-18:00); 24 Dec 9:00-15:00.
Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, Austria (step-free entrance Burgring 7)
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FAQ
Natural History Museum: common questions
Is Natural History Museum free?
Natural History Museum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children and teenagers under 19 enter free; Registered companion of a disability-pass holder gets a free ticket. Otherwise the official ticket costs €18.
Who gets free entry to Natural History Museum?
Children under 19. Carers of visitors with disabilities — companion must be registered on the disability pass..
How much is a ticket to Natural History Museum?
Adult admission costs €18 on the official site.
What day is Natural History Museum closed?
Natural History Museum is closed on Tuesdays. Mon 9:00-18:00, Tue closed, Wed 9:00-20:00, Thu-Sun 9:00-18:00. Last admission 30 min before closing. Open on Austrian holidays except 25 Dec and 1 Jan. Extra Tuesday openings 27 Oct, 29 Dec 2026 and 5 Jan 2027 (9:00-18:00); 24 Dec 9:00-15:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- nhm.at/en/visit/information-tickets · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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