Museum of Military History
This 19th century museum which lies in the centre of the Arsenal was Vienna’s first ever museum, built in a range of styles from Byzantine, Hispano-Moorish and Neo-Gothic. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of exhibitions displaying the history of the Habsburg Empire from the end of the 16th century until 1918 with the dissolution of the monarchy. The museum also claims to be the oldest and largest military history museum in the world.
Did you know:
- The museum contains the car in which Francis Ferdinand and his wife were shot to death
- Prince Eugene of Savoy was originally a weakling and destined for a career in the church until the age of 19 when he changed paths and went on his way to becoming one of the most successful military men in all history
- Maria Theresa was the female ruler of Habsburgs, including a title of Duchess of Lorraine, Grand Duchess of Tuscany and Holy Roman Empress
Things to see:
Learn about the brutal fatality of Francis Ferdinand and his wife in 1914, on the 28th June at Sarajevo when they were shot in their car. The car in which it happened is on display in the museum and visitors can see the military uniform he wore, including the gun that shot them.
Public
Metro:U1 Südtirolerplatz - Hauptbahnhof Wien
Tram:18, D, O
Bus: 13A, 69A
Train:
Quartier Belvedere
Hop On Hop Off
Bus Stop:
Heeresgeschichtliches Museum
Address
Militärhistorisches Institut, , Arsenal, Objekt 1, Ghegastraße,
1030
Vienna
Phone:
+43 1 79561 0
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