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  • giacomina17
    Brisbane, Australia559 contributions
    Outstanding!!
    From the moment you walk in and see that staircase, you know that you are in for a true experience. I came to look at specific pieces so I was single-minded in my approach. Once I had seen them, I could then take the time to see it all. It is a place that you cannot rush!! Shout yourself some Kaffee und Kuchen in their wonderful cafe- it is a work of art in itself.
    Review of: Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
    Written September 30, 2023
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  • product-of-canada
    Toronto, Canada2,344 contributions
    Worth it for outside alone
    This review is based on looking at the palace from outside. I did not go inside.

    This was amazing on a nice weather day. Many great photos to be had. Too 'palaced'-out to be paying yet another fee to see the interior. Palace-fatigue!

    It is really worth checking out for the outside perspective. Great photos to be had.
    Review of: Belvedere Museum
    Written September 21, 2023
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  • Annie P
    Hollywood, FL384 contributions
    A vast structure
    As the Austrian Empire continued to grow, so did the Palace, they say. Even the hardiest museum/castle/palace aficionado will have to tackle this a couple of exhibitions at a time as there is so much to see. The crown jewels, the Lippizaner stables, etc
    One could come back each day for a few days to really see everything.
    And this was just the summer palace ...
    Review of: The Hofburg
    Written September 13, 2023
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  • Marty Bielicki
    Stuart, FL14,442 contributions
    A Few Tips About Vienna's Natural History Museum
    If you like science, like looking at dinosaurs, rocks, stuffed animals and see the bones of ancient humans, this is the place to be. Over 100,000 objects will entertain you. We spent 2 hours going up and down floors, knowing full-well we would not see everything. It is like the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, but different.

    The design and staircase will surely impress. The building next door, Kunsthistorisches (art museum), was designed and built (1891) in a similar fashion. Austria’s famous leader, Emperor Franz Joseph, commissioned both buildings. The idea of collecting objects occurred hundreds of years before though. Having this building gave Austria the forum to show why it was the leader in natural sciences.

    There are 39 halls. We were solidly impressed with all the meteorites. One of the world’s greatest collections of out-of-space objects. I was impressed with the dinosaur skeletons. To one corner there is a leg bone to what appears to be from a Titansaurs. Standing by it gives you the true perspective of how large these creatures were, and how small we are.

    There is a small dark room of “The Venus of Willendorf.” She was a small carved sculpture, believe to be part of the “an early fertility deity.” The name Willendorf comes from a small village in Lower Austria. This carving was found along the Danube area over 29,000 years ago.

    If you are into rocks, there is one case after another of all sorts of specimens. Information overload takes places. This museum, too, does a good job explaining the evolution of man. Skeletons of different generations are used to describe the development of Homo Sapiens.

    There are a number of inter-active displays for children. I would say a good quarter of the patrons at this museum were children with their parents the day we visited. An interesting looking café is near the top floor.

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    Review of: Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum)
    Written September 18, 2023
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  • emneth
    Bremen, Germany76 contributions
    Top museum in Vienna
    Really fantastic art museum, a definite highlight of our Vienna trip! I’ve been to lots of art museums, and this one is up there with the MET in my opinion. Although it’s small, the exhibits are very thoughtfully put together and the artworks themselves are stunning. I really loved how almost every single piece had commentary in German and English, and you could tell someone wrote both in their native languages - there were no translation errors. Also really enjoyed the palace section of the museum and seeing all the rooms put together. Don’t miss the rabbit, it’s hidden back in that section!
    Review of: Albertina
    Written September 29, 2023
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  • irahs_PA
    Villanova, PA13 contributions
    The Magic of Vienna 1900
    If you are an arts and culture lover, this is MUST SEE in Vienna for the Vienna 1900 exhibit. Coming from the Northeast of the US, we have access to see many old masters, etc, so we made the tough decision to budget time for Vienna 1900 instead of the main art museum. We were very happy to spend 2.5 hours immersed in the beauty of the fine arts and crafts from all the influential movements of the time, all gathered in one place. The exhibit also does a great job explaining the political, social, economic and intellectual context unique to Vienna.
    Review of: Leopold Museum
    Written September 24, 2023
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  • Simon
    Tel Aviv, Israel9 contributions
    Vivaldi at St Charles
    Great expectations, as the Church is magnificent. The musicians were amazing, but they were a couple of issues. First the pews are very uncomfortable, and I really mean that. Second, I expected better acoustics, the music was a little quite and would benefit from some PA system.
    Review of: Time Travel Vienna
    Written September 25, 2023
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  • 𝓝𝓪𝓽𝔂 ® 👑
    Moscow, Russia114,370 contributions
    Imperial Treasury
    An excellent collection of secular and ecclesiastical treasures. Here is a collection of rare treasures that have been collected by the Imperial House of Habsburg over the centuries. I recommend, it will be interesting and informative for everyone.
    Review of: Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien
    Written August 9, 2023
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  • JaniO
    US393 contributions
    Halle E + G BetriebsgmbH
    Visited Halle E + G BetriebsgmbH in late February 2023 to see the striking soprano Jeanine De Bique in a production of Handel's Belshazzar. Decent venue with good seating. There is a bar that serves drinks and small bites.
    Review of: MuseumsQuartier Wien
    Written March 22, 2023
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  • Kevin H
    1 contribution
    Excellent tour and museum collection
    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.
    Review of: Third Man Museum
    Written September 3, 2023
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  • product-of-canada
    Toronto, Canada2,344 contributions
    Pair with a visit to Funeral Museum
    This was such a great outing. It was a lot of fun to search for famous graves, and attend the Funeral Museum while there. Such a nice change for vising old Palaces and Cathedrals.

    The graves of famous composers were clustered together, and somewhat central - that made them easy to find. Took us a while to find Falco. But with the help of groundskeeping staff, we found that as well.

    I never thought to look out for the wild hamsters that this cemetery is known for - had I remembered, I would have made a concerted effort to look during our visit. But low and behold, one hamster practically ran up my wife's leg while we were exiting at the main cemetery road (no where near a shrub or tombstone). I think it was seeking reprieve from the horribly strong winds that day. So adorable. Great way to end our visit.
    Review of: Wiener Zentralfriedhof
    Written September 14, 2023
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  • CharlieRogers
    Toronto582 contributions
    To see the Tank Hall visit on a Saturday or Sunday
    A very good museum and worth a visit by every military history buff visiting Vienna.

    The First World War galleries are outstanding and bilingual (German and English), having recently been updated. A highlight is the car in which Franz Ferdinand was assassinated, which kicked off the "Great War".

    Unfortunately the Second World War galleries are currently closed, as they are being updated.

    There is a large collection of armored vehicles in the Tank Hall but it's only open on weekends. Plan your visit accordingly!

    Review of: Heeresgeschichtliches Museum
    Written September 21, 2023
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  • giacomina17
    Brisbane, Australia559 contributions
    Persevere- it is worth it.
    You have to have some background knowledge about Empress Elisabeth- Sisi- for the visit to be worthwhile. The audio guide is a must!! Even in autumn, it was very hot and very crowded and the large guided groups tended to swamp individuals. Still, I did enjoy it as Sisi is a favourite of mine.
    Review of: Sisi Museum
    Written September 30, 2023
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  • 𝓝𝓪𝓽𝔂 ® 👑
    Moscow, Russia114,370 contributions
    Vienna House of Arts
    The Vienna Art House was opened in 1991. Purchased and converted by Hundertwasser himself, it is now a top tourist attraction. Hundertwasser acquired the building of the former Thonet furniture factory, completely rebuilding it in his characteristic style. Irregularly arranged multi-colored elements of glass, metal, tiles, wood and ceramics gave a unique look to a previously inconspicuous structure.
    Review of: Kunst Haus Wien. Museum Hundertwasser
    Written August 10, 2023
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  • Adam T
    York, UK881 contributions
    One of the best museums we’ve been to
    We were so impressed by Haus der Musik. It’s really well laid out with lots of interesting stuff there, and having so many interactive exhibits was brilliant. We came on a midweek morning and it wasn’t too busy through most of the rooms. The one place we expected to be packed (the conducting experience on the top floor) was actually empty so we managed to spend loads of time there and between us conducted all of the different song options - so much fun! Would 100% recommend as a must see in the city.
    Review of: Haus der Musik
    Written April 17, 2023
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