Make an exciting tour into Viennas history, in the new modern Wien Museum.
Welcome to the newly opened Wien Museum. The museum on Karlplatz, built in 1950, has been completely renovated and reworked in recent years and shines now in new splendor. A large, bright museum that houses the history of Vienna. Let me show you a little impression of the newly renovated museum and its treasures.
The history of Vienna. From early times to our present. The history of how Vienna came into being is told and shown on more than 3,000 m². The permanent exhibition is freely accessible without an entrance fee. This opens up from the ground floor to the 2nd floor. The entire exhibition is structured as a chronological tour. Specific eras are shown on each floor. A mixture of antiques and modern technology allows you to experience history for yourself. Such amazement is inevitable.
The ground floor:
On the ground floor of the Wien Museum, it begins with the origins of the ancient Vienna. Where Vienna was still part of the Roman Empire and was only about a tenth of its current size, surrounded by natural area – an earlier settlements. Additionale the concepts and construction methods of the former era are shown. The tour then moves on to the Middle Ages, where you can look at various armor, weapons, statues and paintings of the time.
Another major theme in the history of Vienna is the Turkish siege. How this went, how it helped us to improve our fortress and how it also influenced us culinary. Because many people don’t know that the croissant was created in times of the Turkish siege in Vienna. In Vienna this is called “Kipferl”. Funny! What is also important to mention is that Vienna at that time was the size of the 1st district and there were high, thick fortress walls along the „Ringstraße“. Some of these can still be seen on a walk, for example at the Palais Coburg.
The 1st floor:
For me, the monarchy period was the most fascinating time and one that had the most impact on our current Vienna. What is most interesting to me is the architecture. All the castles and palaces that you can still see in Vienna today and which are simply a cultural heritage. Without these, Vienna would not be what it is now. Can anyone imagine Vienna without all this splendor with the elaborate decorations and statues? Not me.
During this time, artists were also supported and celebrated. Music, painting and theater were more in the focus of the population and over time became an integral part of the Viennese. On the first floor of the Wien Museum you can learn a lot about the most famous artists of the time. There are statues, pictures, projections and much more to discover. Of course, there is also a separate wing for the Habsburgs, one of the former most powerful dynasties in Europe.
The 2nd floor:
The entire second floor of the Wien Museum is dedicated to recent times. I would say it’s about the last 100 years. About the Second World War and how it affected us. How Vienna rose from the resulting rubble of the world wars and began to build. Most of the municipal and social buildings in Vienna that still exist are from this period. In principle, Vienna began to change.
And Vienna is still changing. The change in public space is becoming more and more an issue for the Viennese. Parks are being built or better maintained. There are more meeting areas and quiet areas in Vienna. The Wien Museum also shows videos of people who live in the city and what their opinions are on current issues. Cycle paths, social assistance and so on. You can say that at the end of the tour the current topics are pointed out again.
Summary:
The Wien Museum shines in a modern, bright glow. I find it fascinating how we Viennese actually know so little about our own city – learned a lot. That’s why I think it’s incredibly important that there is now such a modern museum in the middle of Vienna, so that people are encouraged to gain knowledge or enhance their knowledge about Viennas history. And it certainly helps that the basic/main exhibition is for free.
Conclusion:
Great modern museum, to learn about Viennas history.
Adress:
Karlsplatz 8
1040 Wien
Tip:
Try not to visit the museum at weekend or holiday, because Viennese really like to visit museums at this days.
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