Museum of Natural History

Museum of Natural History sits at Burgring 7 and was completed in 1889 to serve as The Imperial Natural History Museum. The history of the Natural History Museum Vienna is shaped by the passion for collecting of renowned monarchs, the endless thirst for knowledge of famous scientists, and the spirit of adventure of travelling researchers. The museum is home to world-famous and unique objects, such as the 29,500-year-old Venus of Willendorf, the Steller’s sea cow that became extinct over 200 years ago, and enormous dinosaur skeletons. Visiting hours are listed as: Thu-Mon (9am-6.30pm), Wed (9am-9pm).