The Vienna Technical Museum (German “Technisches Museum Wien”) lies in Penzing district.
The decision to establish a technical museum was made in 1908, construction of the building started in 1909 and the museum was opened in 1918.
The permanent exhibition categories include: Nature and Knowledge: astronomy, principals, physics; Heavy industry: mining, iron, steel; Energy; Mass production – luxury goods; Everyday life – directions for use; Communications and information media; Musical instruments; Transport; Basic Research – A great adventure.
