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Naturhistorisches Museum

Vienna, Austria

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Naturhistorisches Museum

Natural history museum in a palace-like building in Vienna opened in 1889, with halls of minerals, meteorites, dinosaurs and mounted animals in antique display cases. The Venus of Willendorf is in the prehistory rooms.

Highlights

  • Mineral and meteorite halls
  • Dinosaur hall
  • Venus of Willendorf

Good to know

  • Allow at least three hours
  • Audio guide for hire
  • Online tickets skip the queue

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