Museum · Vienna
Wien Museum (Vienna Museum Karlsplatz): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Wien Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Wien Museum is next free on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (in 8 days).
- First Sunday of every month: free entry to permanent and special exhibitions at all locations.
- Also free: Under-19s enter all Wien Museum locations free, including special exhibitions.
- Otherwise: special exhibitions at Wien Museum (larger shows; adult) — €13.
Calendar
Free days at Wien Museum
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 10:00–18:00
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months · 10:00–18:00
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–18:00
- SUN7MARSunday, 7 March 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–18:00
- SUN4APRSunday, 4 April 2027 · in 5 months · 10:00–18:00
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The permanent city-history exhibition is free every day it is open - no ticket at all.
- On the first Sunday of the month even the special exhibitions are free.
- Thursday is the late opening (until 21:00).
- Cloakroom and audio/digital guide are free.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaPermanent exhibition 'Wien. Meine Geschichte' is free for everyone, no ticket needed | everyone | Applies to the permanent exhibition only; special exhibitions are ticketed. Waiting times possible when busy. | No |
| Free forUnder-19s enter all Wien Museum locations free, including special exhibitions | children under 19 | — | No |
| Free dayFirst Sunday of every month: free entry to permanent and special exhibitions at all locations · 10:00–18:00 | everyone | Covers permanent and special exhibitions at all Wien Museum locations (each location keeps its own hours). | No |
Official prices
Wien Museum ticket prices
| Special exhibitions at Wien Museum (larger shows; adult) — Only special exhibitions are ticketed; smaller special exhibitions cost €9. Reduced €11/€7 for seniors, Vienna City Card, students under 26 and others. | €13 |
| Digital annual pass (all Wien Museum locations incl. special exhibitions, 1 year) — Pays off after about three special-exhibition visits. | €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 (special exhibitions at wien museum (larger shows; adult)). 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: Wien Museum
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00-18:00; Thu 9:00-21:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00. Closed Mondays and on 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec.
Karlsplatz 8, 1040 Vienna, Austria
Also free nearby
Make a free afternoon of it
Worth paying for nearby
Paid highlights within walking distance
FAQ
Wien Museum: common questions
Is Wien Museum free?
Wien Museum is free for everyone first Sunday of every month: free entry to permanent and special exhibitions at all locations. Permanent exhibition 'Wien. Meine Geschichte' is free for everyone, no ticket needed. Also free: Under-19s enter all Wien Museum locations free, including special exhibitions. Otherwise the official ticket costs €13.
When is Wien Museum free?
First Sunday of every month: free entry to permanent and special exhibitions at all locations. The next free date is Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Wien Museum?
Children under 19.
How much is a ticket to Wien Museum?
Special exhibitions at Wien Museum (larger shows; adult) costs €13 on the official site.
What day is Wien Museum closed?
Wien Museum is closed on Mondays. Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00-18:00; Thu 9:00-21:00; Sat-Sun 10:00-18:00. Closed Mondays and on 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec.
Visitor reviews
What visitors say about Wien Museum
No reviews yet. Been here? Tell others how it went — especially on a free day.
Write a review
Sources
Where this comes from
- wienmuseum.at/besucherinformation · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.