Remise Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum Remise)

The basics

The Remise Transport Museum offers a unique way to explore Viennese history for visitors of all ages. The exhibits focus on how public transport affected the city's growth and its citizens' lives, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how public transport services are run. Experience the city’s five subway lines from the point of view of a metro driver with the multimedia subway simulator; seevintage photos of how Vienna’s transport looked over the decades; and admire dozens of vintage vehicles.

Things to know before you go

• Adults and kids who love trains, trams, and all things on wheels will enjoy the Remise Transport Museum’s eclectic collection of urban transport vehicles.

• Not all of the museum’s information panels are translated into English, but there is a downloadable audio guide with additional explanations.

• The small gift shop next to the ticket office sells transport-themed clothing and souvenirs. The shop opens daily, even when the museum is closed.

• There’s a vending machine for beverages and coin-operated lockers, but no museum café or bag check.

• The museum is fully accessible via ramps for wheelchairs and strollers.

How to get there

Vienna’s Remise Transport Museum is outside of the city center, and far from the tourist track, but it is easy to reach via public transportation. Take metro line U3 or tram line 18 from downtown Vienna to the Schlachthausgasse stop; there are also a several urban bus routes that stop near the museum.

When to get there

The museum is only open a few days a week, so confirm the opening day and hours before heading out to visit. Generally, the museum is open on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday each week, though opening days can change based on public holidays. The museum gift shop is open daily.

Under-the-radar museums in Vienna

Vienna is bursting with world-class museums, but there’s also a clutch of quirky collections worth visiting. Curious travelers can explore the Third Man Museum (Dritte Mann Museum) to learn about the classic film set in Vienna; the Rauchfangkehrermuseum (Chimney Sweep Museum), dedicated to the city’s historic chimney sweeps; or collections of globes, clocks, and even magic boxes at museums dedicated entirely to these unusual objects.