Imperial carriages on display at the Imperial Carriage Museum in Vienna.
Ornate golden carriage display at Imperial Carriage Museum, Vienna.
Imperial Carriage Museum display with historical attire and carriages at Schönbrunn Palace.
Decorated horse armor at Imperial Carriage Museum, Schönbrunn Palace.
Visitors entering the Imperial Carriage Museum in Vienna.

Entry Tickets to Imperial Carriage Museum at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

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Step inside Vienna's Imperial Carriage Museum at Schönbrunn Palace for an experience steeped in history and grandeur, where you'll explore Europe’s most well-preserved collection of royal carriages and motor vehicles. The museum showcases not only the beautiful world of European royalty with its fleet but also opulent ceremonial robes, servants’ livery, and harnesses. You’ll be transported back to an era marked by figures like Maria Theresa and Napoleon Bonaparte as you wander through these exhibits in Vienna, Austria.

Explore the Imperial Carriage Museum in Vienna where you can witness some of the finest carriages from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Over 170 exquisite vehicles are on display at The Imperial Carriage Museum, illustrating the lavish lifestyles of Viennese nobility before the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Marvel at a collection that includes fascinating vehicle designs such as the black-and-gold embossed coronation landau from 1825 in Vienna's renowned museum.

Experience history by walking through Empress Elisabeth’s ‘Sisi Trail’ which features her personal belongings, allowing you to trace her steps within Schönbrunn Palace grounds.

Visit a special exhibition at the Imperial Carriage Museum detailing pandemics that affected Europe from 1500 until 1918, available only between 18 Dec 2020 and 11 Apr 2021.

Entrance ticket to the Imperial Carriage Museum

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Imperial carriages on display at the Imperial Carriage Museum in Vienna.

Imperial carriages on display at the Imperial Carriage Museum in Vienna.

Welcome to The Imperial Carriage Museum

Located in Vienna near Schönbrunn Palace, this museum offers an excellent glimpse into European royal heritage. Visitors will be captivated by a carefully preserved collection of horse-driven carriages and motor vehicles that once belonged to the likes of Maria Theresa, Napoleon Bonaparte, Franz Joseph, and Empress Elisabeth ('Sisi'). The exhibits include not only these magnificent vehicles but also ceremonial robes, servants’ livery, and harnesses. Stepping into this space feels like a journey back in time to the 18th and early 19th centuries.

Special Exhibition: Corona’s Ancestors

The museum hosted an intriguing special exhibition from December 18, 2020, until April 11, 2021. Titled ‘Corona’s Ancestors - Masks and Epidemics at the Viennese Court 1500 - 1918’, it delved into historical pandemics that affected Europe between the 16th and 20th centuries. The exhibition highlighted how epidemics shaped human history with displays of carnival masks, tournament accessories worn by nobles from the Viennese court, garments symbolizing mourning among Habsburgs, and documents on vaccination's evolution.

Ornate golden carriage display at Imperial Carriage Museum, Vienna.

Ornate golden carriage display at Imperial Carriage Museum, Vienna.

Imperial Carriage Museum display with historical attire and carriages at Schönbrunn Palace.

Imperial Carriage Museum display with historical attire and carriages at Schönbrunn Palace.

Decorated horse armor at Imperial Carriage Museum, Schönbrunn Palace.

Decorated horse armor at Imperial Carriage Museum, Schönbrunn Palace.

Important Information

  • The museum is accessible for wheelchair users.
  • Taking photos without flash is permitted, but tripods are prohibited inside the museum.
  • An audio guide can be bought on-site, though it's not included in your ticket price.
  • It’s mandatory to show a printed ticket at entry.

Vouchers must be used within 3 months of purchase and allow only one visit each. Redeeming the voucher directly for entrance is necessary; no skipping lines or direct entries are allowed.

Operating Hours

  • The museum operates daily from 9am to 5pm.

Note that it will be closed from April 25th to April 29th, 2022 for maintenance work.

Visitors entering the Imperial Carriage Museum in Vienna.

Visitors entering the Imperial Carriage Museum in Vienna.

Book your entry ticket in advance if visiting during peak season to avoid sold-out sessions and ensure a smooth visit.

Print out your ticket before arriving at Schönbrunn Palace, as it is mandatory for entrance.

If you're interested in audio guides, consider purchasing one on-site since they are not included with the entry ticket but available for purchase.

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Operating hours

Kunsthistorisches Museum

Monday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 6:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

Imperial Treasury Vienna

Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Saturday
9:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
Sunday
9:00am - 5:00pm • last entry 4:45pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

Schönbrunn Palace

Monday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday
8:30am - 5:30pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

The voucher remains valid for three months from the date of purchase and covers one visit only.
You will witness some of the finest carriages from the Austro-Hungarian Empire and examine over 170 vehicles that exemplify the extravagant lives of Viennese nobles before the fall of the empire.
You must present your printed ticket at the entrance as it's compulsory upon entry.
The museum features a 'Sisi Trail' that showcases personal possessions of Empress Elisabeth for visitors to explore.
Tripods are not allowed inside the Imperial Carriage Museum, but you may take photographs without using flash.
Yes, a special exhibition about bygone pandemics in Europe from 1500 to 1918 was available between December 18, 2020, and April 11, 2021.
Photographs are allowed as long as you turn off the flash, but tripods are not permitted in the museum.
An audio guide can be purchased on-site, although it is not included with your ticket price.
The collection includes horse-driven carriages, motor vehicles, and other locomotives that symbolize European royalty, such as the black-and-gold embossed coronation landau of 1825.
Yes, the museum is equipped with facilities that ensure accessibility for wheelchair users.
Yes, the facility offers wheelchair accessibility.
The voucher is valid for 3 months after purchase for 1 visit only.
Yes, you can explore the ‘Sisi Trail’ which showcases her personal possessions and walk in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth.
There is a special exhibition about bygone pandemics that ravaged Europe between 1500 and 1918, which was only available between 18 Dec 2020 to 11 Apr 2021.
The museum hosts a collection of horse-driven carriages, motor vehicles, and other locomotives that symbolize European royalty. You'll examine over 170 fabulous vehicles from before the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
An audio guide can be purchased at the venue, although it's not included in the ticket price.
You will have to compulsorily present your printed ticket at the entrance.
Get an opportunity to view fascinating designs like the black-and-gold embossed coronation landau from 1825.
Photographs are allowed but tripods are not permitted. Please turn off your flash when taking photos.
Visitors will find themselves transported to the era of Maria Theresa, Napoleon Bonaparte, Franz Joseph, and other prominent figures from the 18th and early 19th century.

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