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Austria

Imperial Carriage Museum

The Imperial Carriage Museum or rather the Kaiserliche Wagenburg is a museum of carriages and vehicles used by the imperial household of the Holy Roman Empire, the Austrian Empire, and Austria-Hungary. It is housed in the grounds of the Schloss Schönbrunn in the Hietzing district of Vienna and is an exhibition within the greater Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Filled with coaches and carriages of emperors and gowns and dresses of empresses the exhibit invites you to take a walk through the history of Austria. See the carriages of famous rulers such as Maria Theresia, Napoleon or Franz Joseph and accompany them through their eventful lives. The highlight is the baroque Imperial Coach, but there are also exquisite state carriages, comfortable traveling coaches and the charming children’s carriages of Habsburg princes and princesses. Another highlight is the Sisi Trail that showcases not only the Empress’ carriages but also personal mementos such as her only extant saddle, her riding chapel, and sumptuous original dresses.

Highlights of the exhibition include the Golden Carousel Carriage of Maria Theresia, the Child’s Phaeton of Napoleon’s son, the Black Hearse of the Viennese Court, the personal Landaulet of Empress Elisabeth, and the only preserved Court Automobile of 1914.

The museum is open for visitation everyday. More details on admission prices and how to plan your visit can be found on the Kunsthistorisches Museum website at https://www.kaiserliche-wagenburg.at/en/visit/

Read what others share about their experience

Quietta Jordan

4 months ago
We were pleasantly surprised! The Imperial Carriage Museum was fanciful and educational all in one. It was like walking through the story of Cinderella. Enjoying the elegant carriages (with detailed descriptions) would have been more than enough for me, so the royal clothing and digital exhibits were just the icing on the cake! We visited after...
Bob Lefevere

2 months ago
Meticulously maintained museum, beautiful displays. Good storyteller on the numerous screens for the ones who want the details. Very original, did not see this type of presentation before. Well done!
GEORGE SKOUMPROS

2 months ago
A fascinating museum showcasing the imperial carriages of the Habsburg era, located next to Schönbrunn Palace. The collection is impressive, with beautifully preserved coaches, ceremonial vehicles, and royal sleighs that really bring imperial history to life. The exhibition is easy to follow and engaging, especially for younger visitors — our...
david antoun

2 months ago
the Imperial carriage collection dated to 16th century till Fran Josef Era. the Highlight is Sisi collection. the second floor is dedicated to a collection of Horses and their Equipments used by Kaiserin Elizabeth. separate entrance from the Castle.
Kate Jones

5 months ago
This museum is included with the Kunsthistorisches Museum annual pass (7 museums included for one price) which is a great value. It is not included with the palace ticket. You can buy a separate admission. We've seen the Nymphenburg carriage museum which is superior. This museum had maybe 40 carriages, a few uniforms, a few dresses - which are...