Museum of Military History

The Museum of Military History in Vienna is the top display of the documented history of Austria’s armed forces. From uniforms and weapons to tanks and aircraft, the museum collection tells a comprehensive story of the country’s military past. It is located in the heart of Vienna's Arsenal.

Decked with grand interiors, the museum stands at the heart of Vienna’s Arsenal, a massive military complex built by Kaiser Franz Joseph 1 to oppose the revolutionary uprising of 1848-49. The Habsburg Monarchy takes up the lion’s share of the collection, followed by the Ottoman Wars. Maria Theresa, Joseph Radetzky, and Franz Joseph have their halls. The car of Archduke Ferdinand and his family’s assassination, his blood-soaked uniform, and more than 2,000 items from World War I is on view as well. The Hall of Revolution highlights the world’s oldest remaining military aircraft. Named L'Intrepide, it is a war balloon of French origin captured by Austrian troops in 1796. There is a separate hall dedicated to the navy.