Short info:
- Where is it located? Address: Arsenal 1, 1030 Vienna
- How much does entry cost? Here you can find all prices.
- When is open? You can find all opening hours here
- What can you see there? The history of Austrian military affairs from the 16th century to the present day.
- What are the highlights? The automobile in which Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated in 1914 (which led to World War I). Numerous companions from the 2nd World War.
A detailed description of the halls including photos can be found in our blog.
The Museum of Military History is located in the 3rd district of Vienna, not far from the Belvedere. The building itself has already made history, as it is the heart of the Vienna Arsenal, a huge military building complex that previously consisted of 72 buildings and was built on the occasion of the revolution of 1848/49.
Today the museum documents the history of the Austrian military system from the 16th century to the present. Military technology such as weapons, vehicles, military equipment and uniforms can be seen. Photographs, paintings and documents can also be seen. The various epochs are clearly displayed in each room. Part of the museum is also dedicated to the history of the Austrian Navy, ie Austria still had access to the sea.
Commander's Hall
You enter the museum in the Feldherrenhalle even before you have paid the entrance fee. In the hall are 56 full-length portrait statues of the “most famous, perennial emulation of worthy war princes and generals of Austria”, as stated in the imperial resolution of February 28, 1863. At 186 cm, they are all of the same height. The names and biographical dates of those portrayed are placed on plaques above the figures. You can see celebrities such as Prince Eugene of Savoy or Emperor Maximilian I.
The very beautiful staircase leads up to the first floor, where you enter the Hall of Fame.
Hall of fame
From the Feldherrenhalle you go up the stairs to the Hall of Fame. This hall is a highlight of the museum. The Hall of Fame is decorated with frescoes by Karl von Blaas and shows the most important military events in Austria's history since the Babenbergs.
A detailed description of the other halls including photos can be found in our blog.
Room I – From the Thirty Years' War to Prince Eugene (16th century – 1700)
Hall II – War of Spanish Succession and Maria Theresa Hall (1701–1789)
Hall III – Hall of Revolutions (1789–1848)
Hall IV – Field Marshal Radetzky and his time (1848–1866)
Hall V – Franz Joseph Hall and Sarajevo (1867–1914)
Room VI – The First World War and the end of the Habsburg Monarchy (1914–1918)
Hall VII – Republic and Dictatorship (1918–1945)
Hall VIII – Naval Power Austria
You can also see a tank hall, which was unfortunately closed during our visit.
Conclusion: As small as Austria is today, there have been many wars with Austrian participation. Both the exhibits and the halls themselves are well worth seeing!
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