Heeresgeschichtliches Museum

The Heeresgeschichtliches Museum is a military museum in Landstraße that houses over a million objects spanning several centuries within a building featuring Byzantine and Neo-Gothic architectural elements. The collection includes weapons, uniforms, flags, and military equipment documenting the history of the Austrian armed forces.

The museum was established in 1869 and was Vienna's first of its kind, created after the Austrian Revolution of 1848 as part of the military Arsenal complex. Its founding marked a turning point in how Austria preserved and presented its military heritage.

The museum displays uniforms, weapons, and flags that show how Austrian military practices changed over centuries. You can see how soldiers dressed and what equipment they carried in different periods.

The museum is located at Arsenal Objekt 1 and is open daily to visitors with hours from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Plan to spend at least two to three hours to properly explore the collections.

A special exhibition displays the car and blood-stained uniform of Archduke Franz Ferdinand from 1914, directly tied to the event that sparked World War I. This artifact draws visitors interested in understanding how a single moment shaped history.

Location: Vienna

Location: Landstraße

Inception: 1869

Architects: Theophil Hansen

Official opening: 1869

Fee: Yes

Operator: Heeresgeschichtliches Museum

Address: Arsenal Objekt 1, 1030

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +43502011060301

Website: https://hgm.at

GPS coordinates: 48.18536,16.38739

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:39