The Military History Museum was built according to plans of Ludwig Foerster and Theophil Hansen from 1850 to 1856. The styles of this historic building range from Byzantine, Hispano-Moorish to Neo-Gothic.
In five major sections the museum shows the history of the Habsburg empire from the end of the 16th century until 1918 and Austria's fate after the dissolution of the monarchy up to the year 1945.
Exhibitions include: The Thirty Years' War; Wars against the Turks; Prince Eugene of Savoy; Maria Theresa (The 18th century);Room of the French Wars; Radetzky Room; Room of Francis Joseph; Sarajewo Room, which contains the automobile in which the heir to the throne Francis Ferdinand and his wife were shot in 1914; World War I; Republic and Dictatorship. Austria 1918 until 1945; Naval Power Austria.
Opening Times & Prices
Every day (except Friday) 09:00 - 17:00
Entrance fee : 5.10 Euro
Free admission on first Sunday of the month
Address
Militärhistorisches Institut
Arsenal, Objekt 1
A-1030 Vienna
Tel: +43 (1) 79561-0
E-Mail: hgm.direktion@bmlv.gv.at
How to Get There
Südbahnhof Station
TRAM 18, D (Landstrasser)
External Links
Official Military History Web Site
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