Vienna Clock Museum
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Vienna Clock Museum

Museum · Stephansdom ·

Collection of historical clocks, hourly chimes, astronomical pieces

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Schulhof 2, 1010 Wien, Austria Get directions

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Schulhof 2, 1010 Wien, Austria Get directions

+43 1 505874785173
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@wienmuseum

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"The Viennese Clock Museum is housed in the Harfenhaus (Harpist’s House), one of the oldest homes in Vienna. With around 1,000 clocks in the “Uhrenmuseum,” there is much to see. Of particular note is the 230-year-old astronomical clock, constructed by an Augustinian friar. Built in 1679, and calibrated up to the year 9999, it is a gorgeous piece of engineering. With layers upon layers of golden gears, and over 30 readings and dials, it is stunning. Each hand takes 20,000 years to revolve.  It’s all arranged in chronological order, from ornate pocket watches, to a 15th-century tower clock, to sundials, to rare Japanese pillar clocks, to grandfather clocks, to Black Forest cuckoo clocks, to a huge clock organ (unfortunately not working at the time of this writing). Update October 2017: The astronomical clock is not on display." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Vienna Clock Museum

Julia P.

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A really charming museum right in the heart of Vienna. It’s housed in the beautiful old Palais Obizzi and spread across several floors, showing how timekeeping evolved from the Middle Ages to today. The collection is fascinating—everything from elegant Viennese wall clocks to intricate pocket watches, even the huge 17th-century clock mechanism from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The museum started back in 1917 with pieces from private collectors and has grown into Austria’s largest clock collection. A perfect spot if you enjoy design, history, or simply the art of measuring time.

Alexander D.

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I visited the museum on the first Sunday of the month so the entrance was free. It is nice. Has some interesting watches but I would not consider revisiting it.

Kennet K.

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It's a beautiful museum with all kinds of clocks, including impressive antiques. It will take you just over an hour to visit. The facilities are impeccable. I highly recommend it.

Anne E.

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Loved this place. We were fascinated by the collection of mechanical clocks and other timepieces here from the 16c to the 20c. You must give yourself time to read the descriptions and details of the exhibits. It's absolutely fabulous. There are free lockers, with a €1 deposit, for your bags, and a tiny gift shop. Admission is inexpensive. Well worth a visit.

Oleksandr P.

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Time travel in the heart of Vienna! Clock Museum, 3 floors of true art. Many clocks are still working hundreds of years after they were made. Entrance fee is 8 euros. Interesting and informative

Jess S.

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Wonderful museum! A great collection of clocks with interactive QR codes that show you what the clock looks like running or the history. We were fortunate to be there on the first Sunday of the month so admission was free but I'd recommend going even if you need to pay.

Khatereh G.

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Free entrance on the first Sunday of the month. A great Museum to go through the history of the art of clock making. Fascinating clocks that you can spend a couple of hours going through the engineering of them

Sanz B.

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A quaint little museum located a few hundred feet from st Stephen’s cathedral in 3 floors which one has to climb using old design spiral staircase. Visit to the museum is Free Entry on 1st Sunday of every month. Good collection of clocks, pocket watches & watches beginning 17th century which was about 5 feet tall progressing upto current times. Worth a visit . It should take about 1 hour time. There’s washroom on every floor and a locker on ground floor.