The House of Austrian History

The House of Austrian History is the republic’s first museum of contemporary history. Presented in a modern and insightful way, the new museum invites visitors to the Hofburg to examine and discuss Austria’s history. Starting with the founding of the democratic republic in 1918, the exhibition focuses on social change and political fault lines. While the questions it asks are aimed at the past, they remain relevant to the present as well.  Our main exhibition focuses on social and political changes since the founding of the republic in 1918 and raises questions that were relevant then and remain relevant today in Austria and Europe.

Explore the exhibitions currently on display on our Exhibitions page. To plan your visit, find up-to-date information on opening hours and admission fees on our Plan Your Visit page. For directions, travel information, and ways to get in touch, please see our Getting Here & Contact page.

Interested in learning more about the House of Austrian History’s thematic focus, guiding principles and values, target audiences, and its formats and objectives?
 

Read the museum’s mission statement here.

The House of Austrian History’s Code of Conduct is designed to promote and support a respectful and trustworthy environment for all staff members and the wider public.

Read the Code of Conduct (in German) here. The English version will follow shortly.

The House of Austrian History is a place for dialogue and discussion, with the Education team playing a central role in the museum’s work.

Learn more about the Education team’s work.

Interested in learning more about the collection, collection projects, areas of focus, and the team’s work?

Find out more about the House of Austrian History’s collection here.

The digital museum of the House of Austrian History offers new ways to explore Austria’s contemporary history—anytime, anywhere. Through online exhibitions, audio guides, digital collections, videos, and participatory projects, history becomes more than something to learn about: it is something to discover, question, and help shape together.
 

Discover our digital resources.

The House of Austrian History is committed to making its services and content as accessible as possible—both on-site and online. Our goal is to enable everyone to engage with history and culture independently and on equal terms.

Learn about accessibility at the museum, including services, facilities, and digital resources.

The House of Austrian History is committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for children and young people. Our aim is to provide children and young people with a protected space, uphold their rights, and respond sensitively to their needs. Find information about our Child Protection Policy and contact details for questions, concerns, or reporting issues.

As a public institution, the House of Austrian History is committed to considering environmental sustainability in all its activities and responsibilities. The museum recognises that every new exhibition and every necessary transport operation consumes resources and generates emissions, and therefore acts with great care and responsibility in these areas.

The House of Austrian History also supports the “10 Vienna Museums × 17 SDGs” initiative of ICOM Austria and OekoBusiness Vienna. Through this commitment, the museum contributes to the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and helps raise public awareness of them.