The museum is housed within the historic vaults of a former monastery that date back to the 17th century.
The tour route incorporates authentic medieval stone walls and vaulted ceilings original to the building structure.
The attraction uses animatronic figures of famous historical figures, including Empress Sisi and Emperor Franz Joseph, for dialogue-driven storytelling.
The 5D cinema experience integrates physical effects like wind, mist, and moving seats to simulate historical events like the plague or the fall of the Berlin Wall.
One segment of the exhibition utilizes the 'Habsburg Family Tree' to explain the complex royal genealogy in a visual format.
Time Travel Vienna is an immersive history museum located in an original 17th-century monastery cellar in the heart of Vienna's city center. The attraction utilizes 5D cinema technology, animatronic figures, and multimedia sets to narrate the history of Vienna. Visitors move through themed rooms covering eras ranging from Roman Vindobona and the Black Death to the Habsburg monarchy and the Second World War. The experience features a flight simulator that mimics a bird's-eye view of the city. Musical heritage is highlighted through segments dedicated to famous composers like Mozart and Strauss. The tour concludes with an exploration of Vienna's imperial past and its development into a modern capital. The environment is designed to be interactive, catering to families and those seeking a non-traditional educational experience. The facility is fully enclosed underground within the former St. Michael's Monastery vaults.
The foyer featuring the life-sized animatronic historical figures.
Reserve your time slot online in advance to bypass potential waiting lines during peak tourist seasons.
The tour is guided by a fixed sequence, so arrive a few minutes before your designated start time to ensure you do not miss the introduction.
Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves traversing multiple rooms within the underground cellar complex.
Do not attempt to walk through the tour at your own pace; it is a guided, synchronized experience that moves as a group.
