The Technisches Museum Wien (Vienna Technical Museum) is a fascinating institution dedicated to technology and science. Located in the 14th district of Vienna, Penzing, near Schönbrunn Palace, it offers an extensive collection that covers the history and development of various technologies.
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Technisches Museum Wien
Mariahilfer Strasse 212
A-1140 Wien
+43 1 89998-0
Monday – Friday: 9:00 – 18:00
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Closed New Years day, May 1, November 1, December 25 and 31.
Admission fee
Gift shop
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Key Information about the Technisches Museum Wien
- Established: The Technisches Museum Wien opened its doors in 1918 and is one of the oldest technology museums in the world.
- Architecture: The building itself is an impressive example of early 20th-century architecture, designed by Hans Schneider and Wilhelm Hufnagel.
- Size: With approximately 22,000 square meters of exhibition space, it is one of the largest museums of its kind in Europe.
Exhibition Highlights
- Transport Technology:
- This section showcases historical trains, trams, cars, and airplanes, including the famous “Stephenson” steam locomotive and classic vintage cars.
- The interactive section, “The Car – Mobility in Motion,” invites visitors to explore the evolution of the automobile.
- Heavy Industry and Energy:
- Displays include models of power plants, historical steam turbines, and insights into the development of electricity.
- The exhibition also highlights Austria’s role in the history of heavy industry.
- Music & Sound:
- The collection features historical musical instruments and explores the development of sound recording and radio technology.
- A popular attraction is the grand piano by the renowned Viennese piano maker Bösendorfer.
- Everyday Life & Design:
- This area focuses on technological advancements that have shaped our daily lives, from household appliances to modern gadgets.
- Interactive stations allow visitors to experience technology hands-on.
- Children’s Section “mini TMW”:
- A special area designed for children, where they can learn about technology and science in a playful manner.
Interactive Experiences
The Technisches Museum Wien offers numerous interactive exhibits and experiments, allowing visitors to engage with technology directly. One of the highlights is the high-voltage demonstration, where visitors can witness the power of electricity up close.
Exhibits and models from the history of technology, with particular emphasis on the Austrian contribution to technological development. It has numerous, in some cases quite large, historical demonstration models, for example from the railway, shipbuilding, aviation and industrial sectors. The functioning steam engines are outstanding. Furthermore, the Technisches Museum Wien houses one of the largest collections of historical musical instruments in Austria.
The focus of the exhibitions is on the communication of technical concepts. For this reason, there are a large number of functional models that give visitors the opportunity to understand technical processes and are constantly renewed in line with technical progress.
Another section with collection pieces from the first half of the 19th century comes from the k.k. Fabriksprodukten-Kabinett, whose aim was to collect industrial products from the early industrialisation period of the monarchy.
The museum displays around 5% of its collection objects in the following exhibition areas, among others:
Heavy Industry
Energy
Loc.experience
Everyday life – an instruction manual
In work
Musical Instruments
media.worlds
Mobility
On the move
Nature and knowledge.
Photos Ruud Boots