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Innere Stadt (1st) · Vienna

House of Austrian History

Haus der Geschichte Österreich (hdgö)

Museum

Austria's museum of contemporary history, opened in 2018 for the Republic's centenary, in the Neue Burg on Heldenplatz. It runs from the end of the monarchy through 1938 and 1945 to Conchita Wurst's Eurovision dress.

Address
Neue Burg, Heldenplatz, 1010 Wien
Hours
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00; Thu 10:00-20:00; closed Mon
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
EUR 10, reduced EUR 8; free Thursdays from 18:00 (official site, 2026)
Price level
€
Free entry
Every Thursday from 18:00

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Good to know

  • Free every Thursday from 18:00 to 20:00.
  • Covered by the National Library's 7-day combined ticket.
  • Enter from Heldenplatz.

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