Furniture Museum Vienna: Tickets, Hours & Imperial Highlights
Maybe you love or enjoy learning & exploring a royal palace or imperial monument. Still, these only exhibit royal wishes of how an emperor or an empress wished to be seen in history.
But the royal furniture lets you understand how the emperor lived: in his bed, in his office, in his travelling suite & on his toilet- where he slept, worked, travelled &, yes, where he used the toilet.
Today the Furniture Museum Vienna (Möbelmuseum Wien, formerly the Hofmobiliendepot) proudly showcases the Habsburgs’ everyday furnishings together with a super-blessed three centuries of design. We’re speaking here of a more subdued aspect of imperial Vienna than Schönbrunn and the Hofburg.
Here’s what to see, what it costs, and how to fit it in.
About the Furniture Museum Vienna
The furniture museum began as logistics. In 1747, the first court furniture inspector was appointed by Maria Theresa to inventory, maintain, and transport the imperial furnishings.
The court went from the Hofburg in winter to Schönbrunn and Laxenburg in summer and hunting seats such as Schloss Hof, and was not permanently furnished until the beginning of the 19th century.
A central depot was built in 1901 in Mariahilfer Straße by Franz Joseph, who inherited the collections in 1919 from the Republic, and display rooms opened in 1924 and the modern museum in 1998.
The imperial furniture collection differs, however, from an ordinary design museum, as it is still a working depot: storage, restoration workshops, and the museum are all in one, and it is home to around 6,000 of the roughly 165,000 pieces in store.
What to See at the Vienna Furniture Museum: Imperial Highlights
The Habsburg Rooms
Look for the travelling thrones of the “mobile court” and Crown Prince Rudolf’s cradle. Empress Elisabeth’s furniture sits in the Franz Joseph room. Maria Theresa’s room shows Rococo giving way to Louis Seize, with the East Asian lacquerwork she loved.
Baroque and Rococo
The Prince Eugene room holds furnishings from the victorious general’s palaces, which the court acquired after his death. The Laxenburg room shows pieces from Franzensburg, which Emperor Franz had furnished like a furniture museum around 1800.
Biedermeier and Empire
Viennese cabinetmaking in the early 19th century was of special quality, and it’s a collection strength. Seek out Emperor Franz’s study and bedroom from the Hofburg and the inventive receivers. The Biedermeier booths, arranged in the 1920s as model middle-class rooms, show how the style filled ordinary homes.
Historicism to Vienna Modernism
Adolf Loos’s gentleman’s study, Otto Wagner’s Postsparkasse furniture, Josef Hoffmann’s Wiener Werkstätte pieces and Michael Thonet’s bentwood chairs trace Austrian furniture design into the 20th century.
Sisi in the Movies
Fans of Romy Schneider’s 1950s trilogy get scenes re-staged with the original imperial furniture the productions borrowed, plus clips and posters. The museum admits the films’ authenticity came from the furniture, not history: film Sissi and Empress Sisi are different women.
Special Exhibitions
MADE IN AUSTRIA. From the time of clever austerity furniture for the young Second Republic to furniture for interiors in an espresso bar, Furniture Design 1948-1960 runs until 8 December 2026. It highlights the architecture and design of post-war Austria, which is not as well-known as Italian or Scandinavian design.
The resurgence of upcycling is featured in a pop-up design exhibition, where it is on display until 31 December 2026. Both are meant to be temporary; verify prior to leaving.
Vienna Furniture Museum Tickets and Prices
Standard admission includes an audio guide. These are official prices checked on 3 October 2026, subject to seasonal change, so confirm on the official ticket page.
| Ticket Type | Audio Guide | Guided Tour |
| Adult | €20 | €26 |
| Children and teens (6-18) | €12 | €18 |
| Students (19–25), Seniors (60+), City Card | €18 | €24 |
| Sisi Pass (adult) | €60 | n/a |
Under-sixes enter free. Students need an international student ID. A family discount appears at online checkout. The Sisi Pass bundles Schönbrunn Palace, the Sisi Museum with the Imperial Apartments, and this museum, valid for one year. City Card holders can buy at the desk. Buying online avoids queues.
Vienna Furniture Museum Opening Hours and Visit Duration
The museum opens Tuesday-Sunday and Public Holidays at 10:00-17:00; it is closed Monday (except 28th December 2026 and 4th January 2027). The last admission will be 30 minutes prior to closing.
The time taken will vary, but the museum recommends 1 to 1.5 hours; for the audio guide route, it will take approximately 70 minutes. One independent guide took just over two hours, a very small stop, which works well in combination with Mariahilfer Straße or the Hofburg.
Where Is the Vienna Furniture Museum & How Do You Get There?
The furniture museum Vienna is located at Andreasgasse 7 in Vienna’s 7th District, just off Mariahilfer Straße.
Get on the U3 to go to Zieglergasse (out of Andreasgasse) or bus 13A to go to Mariahilfer Straße/Neubaugasse. Neubaugasse and Westbahnhof stations are also walkable. The Sisi Museum’s Herrengasse stop is on the same U3 line.
There are ramps or lifts in all areas of the exhibition, and wheelchairs can be borrowed at no cost with an ID deposit.
Is the Vienna Furniture Museum Worth Visiting?
Yes, if you enjoy travelling in the footsteps of the Habsburgs, love to look at Sisi, traditional interior decor, or any design, and you are more interested in other things than the palace tours. Families are welcome, and the museum has children’s programmes.
For those who might only be interested in the royal splendor, it is a must-see: Schönbrunn.
Practical Tips Before Your Visit
- Photography: Flash and selfie sticks are NOT allowed. Dogs aren’t allowed, but guide dogs are.
- Sisi Pass: No entry-time reservation is needed here. The Sisi Museum’s exhibition area is closed 6 October–18 November 2026 for redesign, while the Imperial Apartments stay open.
- Guided tours: Highlights tours offered on selected Sundays, 11:00 (6 December, 1 November)- language check.
- Combine: The Kultur und Genuss ticket (€28, adult) includes a snack at Wiener Eiswerkstatt.
Vienna Sightseeing After Museum Hopping
Museums are best in small doses, and feet get tired. Afterwards, see imperial Vienna from a royal seat.
Libra Tours runs Vienna private tours in vintage-styled electric carriages from the Burgtheater (Universitätsring 2). The carriage and a live English or German guide are yours alone, with up to five guests.
Landmarks of the routes are the Hofburg, the Parliament, the Rathaus and the Volksgarten. A Basic, Classic, or Premium tour (30, 45, or 60 minutes) costs €25, €35, or €50 per person, or a Night Tour or VIP ride.
It is a soft introduction to the rooms which you have just seen and the streets and palaces from which you have come.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Where is the Furniture Museum in Vienna?
A: Andreasgasse 7, 1070 Vienna, off Mariahilfer Straße. Take the U3 to Zieglergasse or bus 13A to Mariahilfer Straße/Neubaugasse.
Q: How much are tickets to the Vienna Furniture Museum?
A: Adults pay €20 with audio guide; ages 6–18 pay €12; students, seniors and City Card holders pay €18. Under-sixes are free. Guided-tour tickets cost €6 more.
Q: What are the Vienna Furniture Museum opening hours?
A: Tuesdays to Sundays (plus public holidays), 10:00 am- 5:00 pm, Open, except Mondays, and closing 30 minutes earlier.
Q: How long does it take to visit the Furniture Museum Vienna?
A: Allow 1 to 1.5 hours. The audio guide route will take approximately 70 minutes; allow additional time for the special exhibition.
Q: What can you see inside the Vienna Furniture Museum?
A: Habsburg furniture including travelling thrones, Biedermeier rooms, Loos, Wagner and Hoffmann designs, Sisi in the Movies and post-war Austrian design.
Q: Is the Vienna Furniture Museum worth visiting?
A: Yes, for history, Sisi, and design fans seeking a quieter imperial attraction. Schönbrunn should be a top goal for palace-grandeur-seekers.
Q: Is the Vienna Furniture Museum included in the Sisi Pass?
A: Yes. The €60 adult pass covers Schönbrunn Palace, the Sisi Museum with Imperial Apartments, and this museum.