Bundesmuseen Card

What is included in the Bundesmuseen Card?
The Bundesmuseen Card offers free entry during normal opening hours to all Austrian federal museums (Bundesmuseen) and the museums of the Austrian National Library. The Bundesmuseen Card also includes free entry to special exhibitions hosted by these museums.

If you wish to attend guided tours or special events, you will need to buy a separate ticket.

With the Bundesmuseen Card, you can enter the museums immediately and without delay; at some locations, a free time slot is required. At certain venues, there may be wait times during major special exhibitions due to conservation requirements.

Is there a fast track? Do I need to queue or wait to visit museums and exhibitions if I have a Bundesmuseen Card?
The Bundesmuseen Card offers easy and quick entry to all participating museums. However, due to conservation requirements some museums may have to limit visitor numbers and ask you to wait before you can visit major special exhibitions.

The Bundesmuseen Card is valid for which museums?

• Albertina
• Albertina modern
• Albertina Klosterneuburg
• Oberes Belvedere
• Unteres Belvedere
• Belvedere 21
• Kunsthistorisches Museum
• Kaiserliche Schatzkammer
• Kaiserliche Wagenburg
• Neue Hofburg – Weltmuseum Wien,
• Hofjagd- und Rüstkammer, Sammlung alter Musikinstrumente
• Theatermuseum (vorübergehend geschlossen)
• Schloss Ambras Innsbruck
• Ephesos Museum
• MAK – Museum für angewandte Kunst
• Geymüllerschlössel
• Mumok – Museum moderner Kunst
• Naturhistorisches Museum Wien
• Narrenturm (Pathologisch-anatomische Sammlung)
• Prunksaal der Österreichischen Nationalbibliothek
• Globenmuseum
• Papyrusmuseum
• Esperantomuseum
• Literaturmuseum
• Haus der Geschichte Österreich
• Technisches Museum

How much is the Bundesmuseen Card? 
The Bundesmuseen Card costs EUR 99.-

Are there any concessions?
The Bundesmuseen Card costs EUR 99.- This is a highly discounted offer compared to the price of a normal ticket to visit the 25 participating collections and museums.

Do children and teenagers need a Bundesmuseen Card?
Visitors under 19 continue to enjoy free entry to all Austrian federal museums and the museums of the Austrian National Library.

How will I receive my Bundesmuseen Card if I buy it online?
If you buy your Bundesmuseen Card online, it will be personalized right away. A Print@home pass will then be sent to your email address and also dropped in your wallet. This will take only a few minutes.

Ab wann und wie lange ist die Bundesmuseen Card gültig?
The Bundesmuseen Card is valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. The card can be used immediately after purchase. It is currently not possible to change the validity period (start date). Gift Vouchers are available at the locations and in our ticketshop.

How can I use Bundesmuseen Card?
The Bundesmuseen Card offers free entry to all participating museums. Just show your digital or analogue Bundesmuseen Card together with a valid photo ID at the entrance. At some locations, a time slot ticket is required, which is available to you at no extra charge. You do not need an additional ticket.

Can I give the Bundesmuseen Card as a gift?
Gift Vouchers are available  here

Can my Bundesmuseen Card be used by someone else?
The Bundesmuseen Card is personalized, ie it bears the holder’s given name and surname, and is therefore not transferable.

How do I renew my Bundesmuseen Card?
The Bundesmuseen Card is valid for one year. Once it has expired, simply purchase a new Bundesmuseen Card online or at the ticket office of one of the participating museums.

Can I cancel my online purchase?
As the Bundesmuseen Card is valid immediately, it cannot be cancelled (§ 18 (1) Z 10 FAGG).

What happens in case of loss or theft?
Lost or stolen cards can be blocked. Once blocked, a replacement card can be issued for the remaining validity period.

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