Three museums in the newest wing on one ticket, about $26, with an audio guide.
- Duration1 hour
The Neue Burg is the wing most visitors walk past on their way to Heldenplatz, and it holds three collections on a single ticket: Weltmuseum Wien, the Collection of Historic Musical Instruments and the Imperial Armoury. The listing sells entry with an audio guide for about $26, rated 4.1 from 755 reviews, and the whole wing takes about an hour. It is also the reliable answer to an August afternoon, because it stays quiet while the palace route queues. Checked 18 September 2026.
Book Hofburg TicketsKey facts
wing-entry- Duration
- 1 hour
- Meeting point
- Weltmuseum Wien entrance in the Neue Burg, Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna. Nearest stops: Burgring (trams D, 1, 2, 71) and Volkstheater (U3).
- Price
- $26 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Included
- ✓ Entry to the New Hofburg Palace (Weltmuseum Wien, the Collection of Old Musical Instruments, the Imperial Armoury)
- ✓ Audio guide
Not included
- ✗ Live tour guide
What the ticket covers
Three collections in one building, entered once. Weltmuseum Wien holds the ethnographic collections, the Imperial Armoury the court's arms and armour, and the instrument collection an extraordinary run of historic keyboards and strings. An audio guide is included, which matters more here than on the palace route because the labelling assumes more knowledge.
- Weltmuseum Wien — World cultures, including the Mexican featherwork long known as Montezuma's headdress
- Imperial Armoury — Court arms and armour
- Historic Musical Instruments — Keyboards and strings from the imperial collection
Hours, and the Monday closure
The Weltmuseum opens daily except Monday, 10:00 to 18:00. That is the opposite of the Imperial Treasury, which closes on Tuesdays, and the palace route, which opens every day. Three operators, three timetables, one address: check the day before you plan the order of a visit.
The combination worth considering
The partner also sells a Treasury and Neue Burg combination at about $39. Against $18 for the Treasury and $26 here, that saves about $5 and suits a full imperial day. If you only want one, the Treasury is the denser hour and the Neue Burg the calmer one.
Who it suits
Visitors on a second day in Vienna, families with older children who have had enough of furnished rooms, and anyone who wants a museum in August without a queue. It is not the first thing to see at the Hofburg, and this page will not pretend otherwise.
| Ticket | Price | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Neue Burg museums | About $26 | Weltmuseum, Armoury, instruments, audio guide |
| Treasury and Neue Burg combination | About $39 | The above plus the Imperial Treasury |
| Imperial Treasury alone | About $18 | The crown jewels, closed Tuesdays |
Who should not book this
- A first, short visit to the Hofburg: the palace route and the Treasury come first.
- Mondays, when the Weltmuseum is closed.
How to book
Book any day except Monday, and consider the Treasury combination if you are here for a full day. The audio guide is included, so bring headphones you like. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Neue Burg ticket include?
Weltmuseum Wien, the Imperial Armoury and the Collection of Historic Musical Instruments, with an audio guide, for about $26.
Is the Weltmuseum open on Monday?
No. It opens daily except Monday, 10:00 to 18:00.
Is it included in the Hofburg palace ticket?
No. The palace route covers the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection only.
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