Vienna Technical Museum

Museum Museum showcasing technology and industrial history in Vienna

Vienna Technical Museum displays steam engines, historic locomotives, aircraft and interactive science exhibits; families, engineers and design students visit for demonstrations and thematic collections.

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Vienna Technical Museum
Mariahilfer Straße 212, 1140 Vienna, Austria
48.1909, 16.3180
Tue-Sun 9:30-17:30, closed Mondays
Adults ~€14-€16 (general exhibition); discounts for students, seniors and children

How to Get to Vienna Technical Museum #

The museum is in Vienna’s 14th district on Mariahilfer Straße; take tram D (get off near the museum) or bus lines 10A/12A. It’s about a 10-15 minute tram ride from Westbahnhof station.

Tips for Visiting Vienna Technical Museum #

  • Allow 2-3 hours to explore - the museum has dense exhibits on transport, industry and optics with interactive displays.
  • Buy tickets online for temporary exhibitions which can sell out on busy weekends.
  • The museum is near the Vienna Technical University; arrive by tram D or bus lines that serve the museum district.

Best Time to Visit Vienna Technical Museum #

Any time of year - being largely indoors, choose a weekday to avoid crowds.

Year-round (indoor)
All year · Indoor attraction
Weather doesn't affect access; weekdays are quieter than weekends.
Shoulder seasons for crowds
March-May & September-November · Indoor attraction
Avoid major holiday weekends for a more contemplative visit.

Weather & Climate near Vienna Technical Museum #

Climate

Vienna Technical Museum's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (580 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
13° 24°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 72 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

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