One of the best things to visit in Vienna. This place is a real find. Well managed and beautifully presented, you are welcomed with warmth and a genuine love for the film which also gives you an insight into the city’s history. Of course you’ve seen the film, haven’t you? But did you know that the author Graham Green and British double agent Kim Philby (or “Harry” as he was also known) were friends? There are lots of fun elements too. Try sticking your fingers through a sewer grate, see a cat and some shadowy figures, watch part of the film on a projector from a genuine 1938 piece of kit, gawp at the gravestone used for the cemetery scene and recreate the marvellous big wheel scene. Harry Lime isn’t dead, of course…or is he?

Even if you haven't seen the film, a visit to this museum is well worth an hour or two of your time, especially if it's raining, and I'm sure that many people will be unable to resist the urge to watch, or re-watch, the film as soon as they get back home. The building housing it is a typically intriguing Viennese construction that probably has a history all of its own, and inside, the creators of the museum have taken advantage of the small rooms and passageways to evoke the Third Man vibe, complete with zither music. I was impressed by the way they have made use of the available space, inter alia by the clever use of mirrors to allow you to see the far side of some of the exhibits, in particular the heavy old cameras used in the filming. This is a proper, user-friendly museum, with hundreds or even thousands of items supported by photos and video, and the answers to any questions anyone might have about post-war Vienna in general and The Third Man in particular. I bought a couple of books in the shop, which complement the visit, and inevitably made me want to return to Vienna sooner rather than later to follow The Third Man Trail. The best thing is that this is a true labour of love, researched, founded, created, and maintained and operated by a small group of enthusiasts, a lady and gentleman and a trio of younger women, any one of whom could be the Third Woman, who leads you to the third of the three sections of the building. I don't know what these fine people do during the week, but they are very happy to chat with their visitors on a Saturday afternoon, and do seem like a very nice bunch of people. I wish I could have stayed longer. If I ever find myself back in Vienna on a Saturday afternoon, I will be found in this museum.

Having been turned on to the movie many years ago by my high school German teacher, it was a bucket list stop that I didn't want to miss once I got to Vienna. I went alone, while my wife, who wasn't really interested, navigated through the nearby Naschmarkt. The museum was a dazzling experience, with up close and personal details putting you in the middle of the film. Loved the original touches - the sewer room and grate, the actual zither that Anton Karas used to play the theme music, the original advertising posters, plus biographical sketches of all the main characters, one of which is still living (hint: "Moerder"). It all culminated with viewing a clip of Orson Welles being hunted and chased through the Vienna sewers. The museum is open only on Saturdays, but well worth the time to visit.

What an AMAZING MUSEUM. This is a must to visit. It’s a privately owned/ run museum and the collection about this movie is spectacular . So much information, relics and original pieces. We loved it and on return to Australia we watched it immediately. Kristen & Mark…Australia

This is a great museum hidden away in the back streets of Vienna and occupies three separate buildings. Everything you want to know about the film is here, from original scripts to an original film projector to the original zither. Well organised and great fun.

I promise that you will be amazed by the thoroughness of this collection and the dedication Gerhard has given to the presentation. It is simply beyond words. Everything is original; no copies or facsimiles. Be sure to engage him in conversation about your shared passion for the film and to ask any question you can imagine. He has the answers. There is also a small section devoted to how Vienna coped after the end of WW2; not something you find in museums here. The expansive layout covers three buildings and is located just a block from the famous Naschmarkt and the Kettenbrückengasse U4 subway station. The Third Man Museum is well worth your time if you enjoyed the film, and an absolute must for the cinephile.

One of the most interesting museums I've been to in Europe. Seeing a passion project on this scale contain so much history is fascinating

This is an intriguing museum with much to see. It is extremely well done, very thorough and educational, with amazing visuals and interesting text. If you love the movie (The Third Man) and even if you’ve never seen it (but you should definitely see it!) you will love this museum! Please know that it is so much more than being about the movie as it delves into Vienna during and after WW2. The movie was filmed in Vienna shortly after the war and so this history adds much to one’s understanding of the movie, as the movie adds to one’s understanding of Vienna under occupation.

This museum is absolutely brilliant, it's so informative of not just the film but about Vienna too. No matter how many times you've seen the film here just adds more context to it, especially when you walk around Vienna and just randomly spot the doorway to Harry Limes apartment building. It might only be open on a Saturday but it's definitely worth a visit, the owner and the staff do an amazing job of looking after personal letters, signed photos and zithers

We loved our visit! The movie brings you in but the detail around life in post WW2 Vienna was really impactfull. Our top highlight of our 3 day weekend. The owners were awesome!

I had spent the last week schlepping around from one generic art museum to the next and then discovered this gem. I thought it would be a nice way to kill an hour but I ended up staying for almost 3. Couldn't recommend it more.

The museum was amazing! I love the film and it was great to see so many stills, posters and memorabilia. The owners have spent years collecting items and they are lovingly displayed. A highlight for me was seeing 2 minutes of the film shown on a 1936 projector. I could have watched more! Also very interesting was the exhibition on post war Vienna. A must see museum when visiting Vienna. Thank you.

I highly recommend the museum and the small group tour. Our group of 3 took the Cold War Vienna walking tour. Gerhard has extensive knowledge of the times before, during, and after the war, and he shares his knowledge and his passion for the subject, along with sights that tie into The Third Man. The tour ends with a visit to the museum and its collection of many interesting items from the film. The museum also includes an enlightening collection of items that reveal many aspects of post-war life and struggles in Vienna. We were extremely glad to spend time with Gerhard and that we made the tour and museum part of our visit to Vienna.

This museum was the highlight of my trip to Vienna! I visited while solo travelling, and loved getting lost in the extensive and enchanting collection. I was blown away by the treasure trove of rare film memorabilia - from Trevor Howard’s original Third Man script with his hand written notes, to letters between producers and writers. This lent a fascinating insight into the behind the scenes world and workings of the 1950s film industry. The museum exudes a passion for cinema which is palpable and moving. I would 100% recommend for anyone interested in film, history, or bothL!

We were a family group of 6 & had the Cold War Tour & Third Man Museum trip with Gerhard. It was so interesting and you get to see and hear about important areas of Vienna. Gerhard who takes the tour & has created the Third Man Museum was excellent. It was so easy to arrange before we arrived in Vienna. I would highly recommend this tour. It’s learning about recent history of Vienna and then the Third Man Film. Thank you Gerhard.