There are four interesting museums in the new Hofburg Palace Wing. Some of them belong to the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Art History Museum) located across the street at Maria-Theresien-Platz. One of these four museums is the Armoury of the Habsburgs – the Imperial Armoury, which is a comprehensive museum displaying ancient armor and weaponry.
The Imperial Armoury presents one of the largest and most unique weapon collections in the world, featuring a wide variety of exquisitely decorated armor and weapons that belonged to the emperors and dukes of the House of Habsburg.
The museum’s display includes items of rare beauty, such as the gilded sword of Maximilian II from the 16th century or the decorated armor of King Ferdinand of Aragon from the late 15th century.
This is a Comprehensive Explanation About the Armoury
Additional Essential Information for Your Visit
Opening Hours:
Every day (except Mondays) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. From June to August, it is also open on Mondays.
Admission Prices:
- Adult: €16
- Student, Senior: €12
- Child: Free
This ticket is valid for three museums in the Hofburg Palace – the Armoury, the Museum of Historical Musical Instruments, and the Weltmuseum (World Museum).
You can purchase online entrance tickets here.
How to get to the Imperial Armoury Museum?
The entrance to the museum is through the adjacent museum called Weltmuseum (World Museum of Cultures).
Address: Neue Burg, Heldenplatz, 1010 Wien
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You can read additional information about the Hofburg Palace and the variety of museums within it in the comprehensive article we have prepared regarding the Hofburg Palace complex and its attractions.
