Wien Museum. Uhrenmuseum, Clock museum in central Vienna, Austria.
Description
The Wien Museum Uhrenmuseum occupies a historic building from 1690 called Palais Obizzi and displays over 1000 timepieces across three floors. The collection includes mechanical clocks of varying sizes and complexity, arranged throughout the rooms of the former palace.
History
The museum was founded in 1901 and holds mechanical clocks from the 15th century onward, including a clock mechanism from Stephansdom Cathedral installed in 1699. The collection documents how European clockmaking developed from the late Middle Ages to modern times.
Culture
The collection spans from small portable timepieces to large church clocks, reflecting the craftsmanship of European horologists across different periods. These works show how important timekeeping became in European society and culture.
Practical
Access to all three floors relies on stairs, so comfortable shoes are recommended as elevators are not available throughout the building. Visitors should plan for adequate time to view the large number of objects at a relaxed pace, as rushing through would not be practical.
Did you know?
Every full hour, the different mechanical clocks in the museum sound simultaneously, creating a spontaneous symphony of chiming sounds. This event occurs multiple times throughout the day and offers a special moment for visitors who happen to be there at the right time.
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