Ephesos Museum

The Ephesos Museum displays archaeological finds from the ancient city of Ephesus and is located in the Neue Burg in central Vienna. The collection presents sculptures, inscriptions, and decorative objects, including a large relief panel with military scenes from the second century that documents different periods of this important port city.

The museum was established in the late 19th century when the Sultan of Constantinople gave a collection of ancient objects to the Austrian Emperor. This gift led to a series of excavations in Ephesus from the 1890s to the early 1900s, bringing many of the works now displayed in Vienna to the city.

The museum's name comes from the ancient city of Ephesus in present-day Turkey, where most objects on display were found. Visitors can observe how this city served as a major trading hub and was shaped by different cultures over many centuries.

The museum is located within a large palace complex in central Vienna and is easily reachable on foot. The collection is relatively compact, so it can be viewed in two to three hours, especially if you focus on the main pieces.

Among the exhibits is a bronze athlete statue that was assembled from numerous scattered fragments dating to the first century. This careful reconstruction demonstrates the skill of ancient sculptors and the challenges involved in creating large metal works.

Location: Vienna

Inception: 1978

Operator: Kunsthistorisches Museum

Part of: Kunsthistorisches Museum

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 10:00-21:00

Website: http://khm.at/it/besuchen/collezioni/museo-di-efeso

GPS coordinates: 48.20550,16.36520

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44