Natural History Museum for Families: Dinos, Meteorites and Venus
A journey through millions of years for young explorers
FamilyWien- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private family tour of Vienna's Natural History Museum turns kids into explorers. Dinosaurs, meteorites and the Venus of Willendorf, about 30,000 years old, are all on the program.
The Natural History Museum opened in 1889 as the twin of the Art History Museum on Maria-Theresien-Platz. The building itself, with domes, columns and statues, looks like a palace, and millions of objects wait inside.
In the dinosaur hall kids stand in front of huge skeletons and learn how scientists rebuild whole animals from bones. The meteorite collection, one of the largest in the world, shows what has fallen from the sky. And the tiny Venus of Willendorf, found in the Wachau valley in 1908, reveals how people made art tens of thousands of years ago.
Your guide asks riddles, invites the kids to look and compare, and keeps the tour fun for children from about six years old.
Highlights
- Giant skeletons in the dinosaur hall
- One of the world's largest meteorite collections
- The Venus of Willendorf from the Wachau
- Riddles and seek-and-find games for kids
- A museum that looks like a palace
The route
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1Maria-Theresien-Platz
Start with the empress and the twin museums.
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2Minerals and gems
Sparkling stones and their secrets.
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3Meteorite hall
Rocks from outer space.
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4Venus of Willendorf
Stone Age art in the museum's treasure room.
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5Dinosaur hall
A grand finale with the prehistoric giants.
Who this tour is for
For families with kids from about six, grandparents with grandchildren and anyone young at heart.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No, entrance fees are never included in the tour price. When you book, we are happy to tell you which admissions apply to your group.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour for your group only. The price is per group, not per person, which makes it great value for families and friends traveling together.
Is this a good option on a rainy day?
Yes, the whole tour takes place inside the museum, which makes it a perfect choice for rainy days in Vienna.
