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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Vienna Technical Museum #
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).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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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.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.