Naturhistorisches Museum, Vienna (must see)

The Naturhistorisches Museum is a prominent component of the extensive collection of exhibitions spread throughout Vienna. The current facility occupies an impressive 90,000 square feet of space. In recent years, they've developed software that allows visitors to explore parts of the museum virtually.

This location enjoys global recognition, as it houses one of the most significant collections of natural history artifacts worldwide. Its inception dates back more than 250 years, resulting in a staggering collection of over 20 million noteworthy specimens.

The central edifice of the museum is an ancient palace, originally serving as the inaugural museum structure. It officially opened its doors in 1869, operating under the name "Imperial Natural Museum." Today, many of the initial exhibits have been relocated to various sections within the broader Wien Museum of Vienna.

Visitors can encounter exceedingly rare artifacts here. For instance, the Venus of Willendorf, an object that boasts an age of more than 25,000 years, is on display. Additionally, you can marvel at a dinosaur skeleton, over 250 million years old, showcased on the museum's floors. In total, you can leisurely explore 39 different sections within the museum.

Why You Should Visit:
Incredible because of the upgrading of many exhibits, which brilliantly combine the old (showcases of artifacts from the late 1880s in their original cases) with the new (an amazing exhibit room of meteorites with interactive cases or an exhibit on our planet which is incredibly interesting and educational).
Almost everything is in English as well as in German. The museum has also gone out of its way to cater to kids, so a great place for the family.

Tip:
It is strongly recommended to take an audio guide and learn more about the most important collection items.
If you are a student, make sure to bring your student card to capitalize on the discount they offer.