Sigmund Freud Museum Vienna: Tickets, Highlights & Tips

The Sigmund Freud Museum is at Berggasse 19 in Vienna's 9th district (Alsergrund). Sigmund Freud lived and worked here from 1891 until he emigrated in 1938. The original rooms offer an impressive insight into the life of the famous psychoanalyst, who laid the foundations in Vienna for one of the most influential theories of the 20th century.

The permanent exhibition explores Freud's scientific work and the origins of psychoanalysis. Alongside historical documents, photographs and first editions of his works, the museum also displays individual pieces from Freud's former practice. Particularly impressive is the waiting room, furnished with original furniture. Freud's legendary couch is now in London, but a replica on site gives you an authentic impression of his therapeutic work.

The museum is complemented by a specialist library on psychoanalysis, changing special exhibitions by renowned artists who engage with psychoanalytic themes, and talks and events. An insider tip is the museum shop, with a wide selection of specialist literature, postcards and original souvenirs relating to Freud and psychoanalysis. The museum was extensively renovated and expanded in 2020, making a visit even more informative and up to date.

Highlights

- Sigmund Freud's original waiting room
- Changing exhibitions on psychoanalysis & art
- Specialist library of psychoanalytic literature

wheelchair accessible
Wi-Fi available
partly kid-friendly
Museum shop
Guided tours available

Address: Berggasse 19, 1090 Vienna
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Highlights include Freud's original waiting room, personal documents and changing exhibitions of contemporary art related to psychoanalysis.

Yes, you need a ticket. Regular admission is around €14, with discounts for students, seniors and families. Tickets are available online and on site.

The museum is easy to reach from the U2 station Schottentor with a short walk (or by tram D, 1 or 37 to Schwarzspanierstraße).

A visit is especially worthwhile on days with guided tours or talks. The superbly stocked museum shop offers exclusive Freud souvenirs that are hard to find elsewhere.

Allow about 1 to 1.5 hours for your visit. Photography is allowed, but without flash. Separate rules sometimes apply in special exhibitions.

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