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Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum)

Maria-Theresien-Strasse | Burgring 7, Vienna 1040, Austria
01-521-770
Ranked #16 of 234 attractions in Vienna
4.5 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums
Owner description: The highlights of this natural history museum include a significant collection of dinosaur skeletons and meteorites in addition to a large display of...... more » Owner description: The highlights of this natural history museum include a significant collection of dinosaur skeletons and meteorites in addition to a large display of insects from around the world. « less
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Dubai, UAE
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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This is not a wow type of museum but was adequate to keep us occupied on a Sunday as there are no shops open on a Sunday in Vienna More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

We adored the tour of the rooftops and our guide - Barbara - was extreamely pleasant and helpful. Very knowledgeable too. Took some fantastic photographs of panoramic Vienna. More

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Malaga, Spain
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823 reviews 823 reviews
Reviews in 88 cities Reviews in 88 cities
558 helpful votes 558 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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In front of the Natural Science Museum there is a small sculpture of an elephant. This is the world's third largest natural science museum, after the ones in New York City and London. The museum was started by the husband of the Empress Maria Theresa, who was Franz Stephan von Lothringen. I enjoyed the stuffed animal section, seeing the big... More

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scotland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Excellent museum. Lots of walking and lots to see but worth a visit. More

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scotland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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If you want to know what museums used to look like, this is the place. Room after room of taxonomic displays of stuffed birds and animals, shells, rocks, fossils. That should be really boring. But it isn't both because of the intrinsic quality of the objects, and because museum staff have been making lots of clever interventions to catch the... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

I really enjoyed my visit to the Natural History Museum. At the time there was an exhibition about caves, which was simple but very good. There was also a stunning collection of photographs detailing the retreat of glaciers due to global warming. I loved the collection of minerals, too. The building itself is wonderful. The cafe is relaxing and pleasant.... More

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California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012
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They have a good collection in a beautiful building. Impressive dinosaurs, amazing jewels More

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Istanbul
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

A grreat place for families with children especially the Egyptian section. Certainly helps put things in perspective :) the Roman treasures are also stunning. More

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Calgary, Canada
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012
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The architecture alone makes the museum worth visiting,but the displays are fantastic and the kids will love them. it's great for adults too More

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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We visited the museum with our sons (8 and 2 years) and we all enjoyed it very much. The museum has extensive collection of stuffed animals, a dinosaur exhibit as well as inter active exhibit where children can have hands on fun. One can easily spend half a day in this museum. I definitely recommend it to families with children. More

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