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Österreichisches Museum für Volkskunde

The Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art

Founded in 1895 and housed in the Schönborn Garden Palace, this museum is dedicated to preserving the traditional folk art of Austria and of central Europe, with rotating exhibits as well as a permanent display. There is a museum library and gift shop onsite, and guided tours are available in German, English, and Slovak.

Address: Laudongasse 15-19
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00; closed Jul-Aug
Price: €8 adults, €6 seniors, €4 concessions
Website: volkskundemuseum.at (opens in a new tab)

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Palais Schönborn
This impressive Baroque palace was built in 1706-1711 following the designs of Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt. It houses the Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art (Museum für Volkskunde) (see listing below).
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Café Merkur
On Saturdays and Sundays offers breakfast almost all day. Due to its good prices it is a popular hang-out for students. Has Wi-Fi access.
Open now · closes 2 am tomorrow
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Tunnel
Student's place. Nice breakfast, live music every day starting about 21:00.
Sun-Thu 10:00-01:00, Fri Sat 10:00-02:00€5 vegetarian and normal lunch
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Palais Damian
Zum Stroblkopf
The palace changed hands frequently, with each owner making their own adaptations to the building. The central sections date from the early 18th century, while the second floor was a later addition.