The Sigmund Freud Museum occupies the actual Vienna flat where Sigmund Freud lived and worked for 47 years, until he fled the Nazis in 1938.
This guide was updated in June 2026. The standard ticket is now €16, up from the €14 several booking sites still list, and the museum’s own page makes no mention of the extended Wednesday evening hours that some guides still describe. You can book through GetYourGuide to skip the ticket desk.
Sigmund Freud Museum quick facts
| Address | Berggasse 19, 1090 Vienna, Austria |
| Opening hours | Wednesday to Monday, 10am–6pm · Closed Tuesdays |
| Admission | Regular €16 · Discounted €12 · Students €10 · Pupils €5.50 · Under 12s free |
| Nearest transit | U2 Schottentor, short walk |
| Typical visit duration | At least 60 minutes |
Why book Sigmund Freud Museum tickets?
- 🏛️ The actual address: this is the genuine flat where Freud lived and practised, not a recreation elsewhere.
- 🎟️ Skip the ticket desk: book ahead and head straight into the exhibition.
- 🌿 Private rooms now open: a 2020 renovation opened the family’s living quarters to the public for the first time.
- 📜 Exhibition text in nine languages: scan a QR code for English, French, Spanish, and more.
- 💰 Free for children under 12: a welcome saving for visiting families.
Sigmund Freud Museum opening hours
The museum closes one day a week, with longer summer hours covering the busiest tourist months.
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wednesday to Monday & public holidays | 10am–6pm |
| Tuesdays | Closed |
| 1 July to 30 September | Open daily, 10am–6pm |
From 1 July, the museum drops its weekly closed day entirely until the end of September. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing, and the exhibition closes 10 minutes before the museum itself.
Sigmund Freud Museum ticket prices
These figures come directly from the museum’s official website.
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Regular (adult) | €16.00 |
| Discounted: Vienna City Card, seniors (65+), Ö1 Club, disabled visitors with ID | €12.00 |
| Students (under 27) | €10.00 |
| Pupils (under 18) | €5.50 |
| Children under 12 | Free |
| Friends of the museum | Free |
| Combined ticket with Leopold Museum | €30.00 |
Vienna PASS and Niederösterreich-CARD holders get free admission, though not for guided tours. Booking in advance through GetYourGuide is worth doing in peak season to avoid a wait at the desk.
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- Take a guided bike tour through the Old City and along the Danube.
- Enjoy a classical music concert at St Peter’s Church.
- Taste gruner veltliners and much more on a wine tour through the Weinviertel region.
- See the World Heritage-listed sights of the Wachau Valley on a super-scenic day trip.
- Explore Vienna’s food scene in café’s and markets with an expert guide.
How to get there
By U-Bahn: The U2 stops at Schottentor and the U4 at Roßauer Lände, both a short walk from the museum.
By tram: Tram D stops at Schlickgasse, while trams 37, 38, 40, 41, and 42 all stop at Schwarzspanierstraße.
By bus: Line 40A stops on Berggasse itself, right outside the museum.
Why book the Vienna Pass for sightseeing?
- Free entry to top attractions: Visit dozens of Vienna’s must-see museums, palaces, churches and cultural sites without paying separate admission fees.
- Hop-on hop-off bus included: Use the sightseeing bus service to explore the city at your own pace with panoramic views and easy access to key stops.
- Flexible pass durations: Choose from 1-, 2-, 3- or 6-day options to suit your travel plans and how much you want to see.
- Mobile ticket convenience: Use your pass on your phone with digital entry to attractions — no printing or queuing required.
- Extra savings and discounts: Enjoy special offers at partner tours, restaurants and experiences throughout Vienna.
Parking
There’s no dedicated museum car park, and street parking in this part of the 9th district is limited and metered. Public transport is the more practical option for most visitors.
How long to spend at the Sigmund Freud Museum
The museum recommends at least 60 minutes, though many visitors spend closer to 90 minutes to two hours, especially if they stop at the café or browse the shop afterwards.
Accessibility
All museum rooms are wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the newer staircase and gallery added during the 2020 renovation. Visitors are asked to leave backpacks and large bags in the cloakroom, and a discounted luggage storage partner operates nearby for anyone needing to store bags before or after their visit.
What to see inside the Sigmund Freud Museum
Freud’s first practice. The rooms where Freud saw patients for decades now display “Hidden Thoughts of a Visual Nature,” a selection of conceptual art from the museum’s own collection.
The family’s private rooms. Opened to the public for the first time after the 2020 renovation, these rooms reveal the domestic side of the Freud family’s life at Berggasse 19.
The augmented-reality couch. An AR installation brings Freud’s famous analytic couch back to the room it once occupied, since the original now sits in the Freud Museum London.
The Library of Psychoanalysis. Alongside Freud’s own books, this room houses Olaf Nicolai’s conceptual work “Trauer und Melancholie,” based on the first Arabic translation of Freud’s writing on mourning and melancholia.
The historic stairwell. This original staircase connects the mezzanine living spaces with the upper-ground-floor practice rooms, tying the museum’s two halves together.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check the day of the week | The museum is closed on Tuesdays outside the summer season. |
| Visit after 1 July | From July to September, the museum drops its weekly closed day and opens every day. |
| Use the QR codes | Exhibition texts are available in nine languages beyond German and English, including Turkish and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian. |
| Travel light | Backpacks and large bags need to go in the cloakroom, so pack accordingly. |
| Combine with the Leopold Museum | The €30 combined ticket is cheaper than buying both separately. |
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the museum open on Tuesdays? | Not usually, though it opens daily without exception between 1 July and 30 September. |
| Is it wheelchair accessible? | Yes, throughout, except for the newer staircase and gallery added in 2020. |
| Are children free? | Yes, admission is free for children under 12. |
| Is the original analytic couch here? | No, the original is in the Freud Museum London; an AR installation recreates it on site. |
| Should I book in advance? | Not essential, but advance booking is recommended during peak season. |
Things to do nearby
Sigmund Freud Park sits just outside the museum, a small green space named in his honour.
Votivkirche, a striking neo-Gothic church, is about 10 minutes’ walk away.
The University of Vienna’s main building is also around 10 minutes on foot, with an impressive central courtyard.
The Narrenturm, a former psychiatric tower turned pathology museum, is roughly 15 minutes’ walk away and a fascinating contrast in medical history.
Servitenkirche, a baroque church with an attached monastery, is just a five-minute walk from the museum.
What to visit tomorrow
These are other Vienna house museums dedicated to a single historical figure.
Mozarthaus Vienna. The only surviving Mozart residence in the city, where he composed “The Marriage of Figaro,” in the same city centre.
Haydnhaus. Joseph Haydn’s house in the Gumpendorf district, where he lived for over a decade.
Beethoven Pasqualatihaus. One of Beethoven’s many Vienna addresses, where he composed parts of his Fifth and Seventh Symphonies.
Schubert’s Birthplace. The modest apartment where Franz Schubert was born, now a small museum in the Alsergrund district.
Johann Strauss Apartment. The flat where Johann Strauss II composed “The Blue Danube,” tucked away in the Leopoldstadt district.
More Vienna travel
Other Vienna travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- What to see at the Belvedere Palace in Vienna.
- A practical guide to the House of Music in Vienna.
- How to visit the Imperial Apartments and Sisi Museum in Vienna’s Hofburg.
- How to ride the Wiener Riesenrad – the oldest Ferris Wheel in the world.
- Plan your visit to Vienna’s Haus des Meeres quarium.
