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Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum)

Maria-Theresien-Strasse | Burgring 7, Vienna 1040, Austria (Innere Stadt)
01-521-770
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Ranked #13 of 259 attractions in Vienna
Type: Natural History Museums
Traveller Description: Naturhistorisches Museum The Natural History Museum is located downtwon, at Burgring 7, just in front of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Website... more »
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Boyle, Roscommon, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The only complaint we had was that there were far to many school trips there when we visited and most of the children weren't interested in the exhibits just noisy. Having said that the museum is extremely interesting, especially the meterite exhibit. You really need a whole day here.

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Sao Jose Dos Campos, SP
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

It´s a great museum! I really loved to see all the great things but I expected a little bit more. But It´s a great place to visit for all ages.

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Varna, Varna, Bulgaria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Children and we received a most interesting history lessons of nature. We saw everything - from unicellular organisms to dinosaurs, meteorites, movies about space and the disappearance of the dinosaurs, the evolution of the human species. Extremely valuable, especially if you have children over 7 years. Have the opportunity to eat and rest - recommend advantage to have strength and... More

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Sofia, Grad Sofiya, Bulgaria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Great collection, impressive building and atmosphere, nice interactive panels. Plan at least 3-4 hours for good walk-through.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This is a large museum, you'll need to be selective. There is a huge number of items being exhibited, from large mammals to tiny insects, from fossils to skulls --- but some of the best exhibits are in small comparison panels, or in ready to operate microscopes. Plan your visit, the building is very large and densely occupied --- some... More

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Belgrade, Serbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This museum really shows you are in a former empire capital. First impression I got was how grand and beautiful the building itself is. It's a real palace, and a well kept one. The collection is huge and well organized. There is a lot of interactive gizmos so it's very fun for families and children. I recommend it for all... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

When we first approached the museum the first thing we saw was the line. It was about halfway along the courtyard outside the building, plus it was snowing, but we decided to persevere and wait in line. Luckily it moved relatively quickly, so we didn't mind too much. Besides, once you get inside the long wait is forgotten and you... More

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Haifa, Israel
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

It was very dissapointing experience. Many of the items were replication and not the real thing. In addition many of items weren't explained in english, such you couldn't understand what you were looking at

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

Vienna's Naturhistorisches Museum puts most others I've seen firmly in the shade. A huge collection, it took us good couple of hours to get round it all, with a break in the opulently-ceilinged (and far too expensive) cafe to rest our aching feet. Kids will love the dinosaurs, but there's plenty to interest all ages. A highlight of our Vienna... More

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Limassol, Cyprus
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

if you are a science buff like me, you will need at least 6 hours to see this museum My 6 year old loved it Dinosaur bones All animal specimens You can touch a meteorite rock Bodyworks is marvellous The cafe in the museum serves very decent food You can also enjoy the palace in which the museum is housed... More

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