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Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum Vienna is divided into two locations - Palais Eskeles in the Dorotheergasse and Misrachi House in the Judenplatz. It celebrates and remembers Jewish history, culture, and community. It also houses details of the 65,000 Austrian Jews who were victims of the Holocaust. The museum has distinguished itself as an active programme to highlight the contribution of the Jewish community in Austria. Museum Dorotheergasse houses a permanent exhibition displaying Jewish history from the middle ages to post-world war immigration and national development. Israeli artist Maya Zack’s paintings form part of the core art exhibition. The Atelier addressing different aspects of Jewish life is a must-visit. Museum Judenplatz, on the other hand, presents archaeological excavations of the earliest Jewish lives in Vienna, dating back to 1420. There are remains of a medieval synagogue that once stood in Judenplatz, and rough topography of the former Jewish settlement in the area. Read More

The Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial is a concrete block that commemorates more than 65,000 Austrian victims of the Jewish Holocaust. Also known as the Nameless Library, it stands at the same location in Judenplatz Designed by the British artist Rachel Whiteread, It uses her signature ‘empty spaces’ style through the overturned books on the walls to emphasize on the tragedy. It helps create a sense of discomfort among the onlookers through void, an artistic expression quite opposite of Vienna’s usual Baroque style. The monument, also known as the Nameless Library, stands at the same location in Judenplatz where the medieval Or-Zarua synagogue once stood. Remains of the synagogue and the earliest Jewish communities in the district that were burned down in the Viennese Gezerah of 1420 have been excavated here. The Jewish Museum in the nearby Misrachi house has a permanent exhibition about the history of Judenplatz as well as the names, dates, and circumstances of the persecution of the Austrian Jews. Read More

The Imperial Treasury Vienna is located at the Hofburg Palace and is home to Europe's secular and ecclesiastical history. It displays several imperial artifacts, including the Imperial Crown and Sword. It is also known for a giant narwhal tooth mythically believed to be a unicorn's horn. Among the must-see collections are the Imperial Crown, the Imperial Sword, the Holy Lance of the Roman Empire, the Imperial Crown of Austria, the sceptre and other crown jewels, the regalia of Archduchy of Austria, the Burgundian treasures, and the symbol of Bohemian Kingdom. One should also visit the displays of a giant narwhal tooth mythically believed to be the horn of a unicorn and an antique Agate bowl thought to be the Holy Grail itself. The treasury also houses one of the enormous emeralds in the world, along with other priceless jewels of great significance. The Imperial Treasury Vienna has to be entered from the Schweizerhof or the Swiss Courtyard, the oldest part of the palace. Read More

Located in Vienna’s cultural hub, MuseumsQuartier, Leopold Museum is a modern Austrian art treasure trove. With over 40 paintings and 187 original graphics and manuscripts, Leopold Museum is the world’s most extensive collection of Egon Schiele’s work. It also includes a cafe. Opened in 2001, consolidating the private collections of Rudolf and Elisabeth Leopold, the museum perfectly displays the gradual evolution from Wiener Secession to Art Nouveau to Expressionism. The gallery also consists of Gustav Klimt, Richard Gerstl, Alfred Kubin, Koloman Moser, Oskar Kokoschka, and more. As an additional attraction, the museum's upper floors offer panoramic views of central Vienna with Maria Theresa Square and the Hofburg Palace. Cafe Leopold is a must-visit for a well-deserved break over hot beverages and delicious pastries. Read More

Maria-Theresien-Platz of Vienna is a decorated public square connecting the Ringstraße or the Vienna Ring Road with the Museumsquartier. Dedicated to Empress Maria Theresa, the quadrangle is right in the middle of two identical buildings: the Natural History Museum and the Arts History Museum. Maria Theresa was the ruler of the Habsburg dominions for 40 years and the Holy Roman Empress by marriage for 35 years till her death. The monument of Maria Theresa and four fountains in the middle of the square were erected in the late 1880s-90s. During the holiday season, the plaza transforms into a widespread Christmas Village with lights everywhere and stalls for culinary delicacies and souvenirs calling out to tourists. Read More

The Museum of Applied Arts was founded as the Imperial Austrian Museum of Art and Industry by Emperor Franz Joseph I. It is located at Stubenring 5 in Vienna’s Innere Stadt district. One should also visit the MAK Design Shop to take home a souvenir in the form of art. Abbreviated MAK from its German name, the museum veered away from the usual aristocratic collections that dominated the newborn Viennese museum scene and focused on more modern and liberal representations of applied arts, crafts, designs, architecture, and engineering. Paper, glass, ceramics, woodwork and several other coming-of-age artistry deck the walls and floors of the Museum of Applied Arts. The MAK Reading Room houses more than 200,000 books on art, design, architecture, and more, as well as around 4,000 journals. Food, drinks, and recreation are provided by Salonplafond restaurant, offering everything from all-day breakfasts to live music performances. Read More

The Museum of Military History in Vienna is the top display of the documented history of Austria’s armed forces. From uniforms and weapons to tanks and aircraft, the museum collection tells a comprehensive story of the country’s military past. It is located in the heart of Vienna's Arsenal. Decked with grand interiors, the museum stands at the heart of Vienna’s Arsenal, a massive military complex built by Kaiser Franz Joseph 1 to oppose the revolutionary uprising of 1848-49. The Habsburg Monarchy takes up the lion’s share of the collection, followed by the Ottoman Wars. Maria Theresa, Joseph Radetzky, and Franz Joseph have their halls. The car of Archduke Ferdinand and his family’s assassination, his blood-soaked uniform, and more than 2,000 items from World War I is on view as well. The Hall of Revolution highlights the world’s oldest remaining military aircraft. Named L'Intrepide, it is a war balloon of French origin captured by Austrian troops in 1796. There is a separate hall dedicated to the navy. Read More

Natural History Museum

Spread over 39 exhibition halls, the Natural History Museum of Vienna is among the important centres dedicated to studying humans, the earth, and the natural sciences. Located on Maria-Theresien-Platz square, It is home to more than 100,00 objects on display and several more being studied. The mezzanine floor of the museum covers mineralogy, geology, palaeontology, prehistory, and anthropology, while the first floor highlights zoology. The origin of the museum’s collections can be dated back to the 19th century during the reign of Emperor Franz I Stephan of Lorraine. The painting of ‘The Cycle of Life’ on the ceiling by Hans Canon highlights the evolution of humankind amid nature. Read More

Sigmund Freud Museum stands at Wien IX, Berggasse 19, where the great thinker himself resided with his wife and children. The display includes his personal items, the interiors of the house, and parts of his antique collection, while the library has more than 35,000 volumes. These books vary on the subjects of psychiatry, psychology, neurology, and psychoanalysis. This is where Freud wrote most of his life’s works and started the Wednesday Evening Society to discuss psychoanalysis with like-minded peers. He lived here for 47 years till the family had to flee Austria from the Nazis due to his Jewish ancestry. The museum started off as a roomful of commemorations associated with Freud, but has now grown into Europe’s largest psychoanalytic collection. Read More

Technical Museum is located in the Penzing district, at Mariahilferstraße 212. Permanent exhibitions include displays on heavy industry, energy production, luxury goods manufacturing, mass communication and information media, transportation and locomotives, and more. It also has displys on musical instruments, astronomy, physics, technological appliances of everyday life at work and home, and more. The museum opened its doors for the public in 1918 with an area covering 22,000 sq. m. Visitors should not miss out The 12:10, the largest, heaviest, and most powerful locomotive ever built in Austria and the high voltage Tesla coil demonstration that plays music. Emperor Franz Joseph laid the foundation stone in June, 1909 for the Technical Museum. Read More