Admission To The Sigmund Freud Museum

What a fascinating museum. I have always been interested in Freud and it was lovely to see where he lived and more about his whol extended family. The section on Nazism and Freuds family was very moving. It is a musem where you cna easily while away three hours and not realise the time as it is so absorbing. Very good shop too with books by freud in English.

Really in depth experience and very educational. Decent size and lots to read and see. Spelt paced with a little cafe at the end and facilities. Thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend the tour for anyone who is an enthusiast of history and psychology.

Exceptionally well curated collection of artefcats in authentic environment. Clearly labelled well laid out - poignant & very moving!

Very informative and interesting museum. We learned a lot about Freud, his work and his family.

I see I’m in the minority here but I have to leave a truthful review for my personal feelings. Albeit this was my fiancé’s choice anyway, however I found this museum rather boring. I was looking forward to learning more about Freud as I only know the basics, but I felt like this museum was talking so much about his family and sometimes even distant family members, and him moving out of Austria, rather than his work and achievements. It was also a lot of reading, and I love reading but it was walking from display cabinet to display cabinet or wall to wall just reading very lengthy articles about each object. My fiance enjoyed it so it’s definitely more for some people than others. I did enjoy seeing his office. I feel like if you’re learning about Freud or love reading historical things you’ll get a buzz off this museum. Good to note it is free on the Vienna pass too.

Wonderful experience. I’ve been a psychology professor for 20 years and I learned many new things about Freud. To me visiting Freud’s home was like a pilgrimage. Totally worth it.

An amazing experience. We strongly recommend the visit.

the experience was nice, very informative I was very satisfied, and people very kind. Easy to understand

An absolute highlight of my time in Vienna. I expected the Freud Museum to be interesting, but I didn’t expect it to be so thought-provoking, moving, and beautifully curated. The exhibits place Freud and psychoanalysis within their broader historical, cultural, and political context in a way that makes the experience fascinating even beyond psychology. If you have the chance, I highly recommend the Sunday 2 pm English guided tour. I chose it almost by chance, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip. Our guide, Aaron, was exceptional. He wove together history, philosophy, psychology, religion, politics, and psychoanalysis with remarkable depth, clarity, and enthusiasm. His ability to connect Freud’s ideas to broader human and social questions made the museum come alive. I left with pages of notes, new questions, and the feeling that I could have listened for another two hours. Whether you are a psychologist, psychotherapist, philosopher, historian, student, or simply curious about the human condition, I highly recommend taking the guided tour. It transforms the museum from a collection of artifacts into a living conversation. One of the highlights not only of my time in Vienna, but of my travels. Well worth it.

A very experience for anyone who wants to feel how Freud live and work

Visited with my Daughter who learnt about him in Psychology. This is a chance to see where he lived with his family and worked with his patients but it was a lot more. Loads of info on the holocaust and what his family experienced. But the info on his work was in his apartment and the info on his life and family in his practice rooms - didn’t make sense that way round but still interesting. Only one room set up as it would have been which was slightly disappointing but a few photos jotted around to give you an idea. Liked the home movies they had running. You can easily spend a couple of hours here. €16 per person seemed fair.

The entry charge is rather overpriced for what little is there. Some of the old character should have been retained/restored - as it is on the whole, a bland space. But worst of all was the efficious nature of one of the staff - bookshop/guide I believe who rudely told myself and my adult son to keep the noise down when we were sitting in the cafe having cake and coffee after our visit. Not only were we not making much noise but I have a hearing disability. I found this a very upsetting and humiliating experience.

Very interesting and comprehensive museum. You can easily spend a whole day here if you want to read EVERYTHING, but you can also get through it quicker. Staff kicks you out a bit before closing.

I found the Sigmund Freud Museum incredibly interesting and moving. Learning about Freud’s forced move from Vienna to London after the Nazi occupation made the visit especially emotional. The museum gives a very personal insight into his life and work, and seeing the rooms where he lived and worked was unforgettable. A thoughtful and powerful place to visit.

Very informative, about both his life/family and about his psychoanalysis theories. Balanced on the latter too. Without realising it we spent almost three hours there!

Great exhibits and the fact that he lived there.

Wonderful to see the actual home and consulting office of Freud. Have seen most of his furniture in his London home, but still very interesting to be in the room where he saw patients and wrote many of his books.

İt was great. And worth the money. İt was most interesting place for me. Atmosphere were awesome. Staff was kind. We drink melange at the cafe it was not expensive and it was delicious.

Excellent experience. Focused mostly on the evolution of Freud's theories.

This is a private museum, which is not even supported by the Freud foundation. Basically, it’s a series of empty rooms where Freud had his office and sitting area. The only interesting thing was clips of family movies.

As a psychologist, it was emotional and meaningful to be there and see the place in person. It has a lot of history both from his family side and his practice, which made it even more interesting. It got a bit crowded with some school groups there, but still I was able to see and read everything. It is intense to read all of it, and to think about his days in that apartment, writing some of the most important work in Psychology. It is definitely worth the visit.

This is a very interesting and moving museum with far more to see and read than imagined. Allow at least 90 minutes and leave coats in the lockers as it is very warm.

Great insights and guidance tours as well as lots to read. Loved seeing the waiting room and some equipment. I wanted more furniture, like his chair, but obviously a lot went to London when he exiled. Highly recommend this tour for any physiotherapy or history enthusiasts.

It was interesting, but as a museum it lacks interactivity and doesn't really bring the topic to life. Lots of reading and some artefacts, which was interesting, but much of it focused on the war as opposed to Freud and his work. Very little of how the apartment would have been has been preserved or recreated to help your imagination. The bookshop downstairs also seemed to have just a general selection of psychology books you would find in most bookshops, rather than a curated selection. I would visit alone or with another person, but as a group, you may find other attractions more suitable.

It was the most amazing experience and indeed emotional for me. I was inspired by Freud to take up psychiatry. Going through his belongings, walking through his treatment room, seeing his books, reading about his family, watching the video - the full experience was absolutely fantastic. You could really feel the vibes as if you were living in the house. The little trick to engage kids also worked well and gave me more time to explore Freud in depth.

Absolutely worth a visit. We spent ages reading through everything and studying the exhibits. There’s also an exhibition on the Anschluss and effect on the Viennese Jews. Interesting and very moving.

Worth it if you are interested in the history of Freud. I would not suggest if you did not know him or his work. It gives great detail in the history of the man.

fascinating and surprising house and museum that tells not only the story of the Dr but of his family, and thru them -that of many other upper class educated Jewish families during that period in history

This is a very well curated museum. The apartment in which Freud and his family lived is well conserved and his story is told through a rich collection of objects and pictures. The texts are concise and focus on the most relevant issues. There is a wonderful family video recorded by Anna Freud, showing his father in Vienna, Paris and London. Unpretentious though some of the correspondence with Einstein and others is impressive.

I work in this field so it was very special to visit the house where Freud began his work and where he lived for nearly 50 years. There are only a few exhibits so in our opinion it is nowhere near as interesting as his house in Hampstead where his original couch and artifacts are but we wanted to see this location and are glad we went.

It is a small museum and it was interesting to learn more about Freud and see where he lived and saw his many patients. Lots of artefacts and a nice bookshop and cafe at the location too.

Very interesting exhibition. Great to see all the rooms of his house. Was expecting to see some more artifacts, but they are mostly on display London apparently. Still happy I payed this museum a visit!

Great tour guide! Really knowledgeable and eager to answer questions. Focused on some interesting and important biographical points as well as explaining why Freud was revolutionary.

It’s a fast moving tour thru the many neighborhood of Vienna via tram, train, underground and on foot. Our guide, Christophe was friendly and most of all informative. He exposed the group to the many flavors of Vienna

We did this as another attraction we'd booked onto fell through. It was interesting and passed the time well. It's pretty cool that Sigmund lived and worked from this apartment. I learnt a lot but there's a lot a reading to do in the museum. I think it would be better if there was more interaction. Videos. Audio. Touch screens. Mix it up a bit instead of reading war and peace. I think it's a good backup attraction. A lot of the inside is quite bare. There's not a lot to see as he and his family had to flee to London when the war started.

the museum is a piece of history and well worth a visit...especially for those people who thought they knew him and his family. we enjoyed our time. You can walk room by room and you will read the history and see the artifacts of the time. Unfortunately, all the walls have been painted over, so it is just a shade of white and there is no furniture in any spaces.

I didn't want to be too harsh, but because of considerable flight delays, we only had one full day in Vienna, so this was a waste of time. You wander through all sorts of rooms and read and read and read. Seattle is a long way to travel to read dry descriptions on a wall. No attempt to make Freud "come to life," as they had the opportunity to do. My brother, a psychologist, was very interested from a prior visit, but honestly, even reading on the internet would be more visual and enlightening to psych academics.

Definitely would recommend if you’re interested in exploring the birthplace of modern psychology. It’s smaller than expected, but there’s massive historical value. The experience is fascinating, there are QR codes around. I really liked the one inside Freud’s treatment room wherein the QR code would virtually show you where the couch (his patients lied on) is positioned. And just stepping into the place, including the other half of the museum where Freud and his family used to live, has this very intimate sense of what life was like during that time period.

A very informative guide into Freud’s life all from his early days to his last days. He really had an incredible impact on modern society.

I was visiting Vienna and I couldn’t go there without seeing Freud’s house and treatment rooms. The collection was amazing and very personal. I wasn’t happy with a booking over TripAdvisor because it didn’t say that a tour guide wasn’t included. You could have bought tickets at the front desk, but through this app at least your tickets were guaranteed. Despite everything through the museum all exhibitions have written explanations.

It was nice to see where the famous Sigmund Freud lived. Many of his books were diplayed as well as some personal belonings.

All rooms are empty just pictures of what they looked like. Less than 10 personal objects Total rip off. Not recomiendes

Unfortunately it is falsely advertised as being restored when in fact it was renovated in 2020 to have only white walls and no period furniture or replicas. Quite disappointing.

Felt like time travel. As a psychology student, this was a dream come true. Highly recommend to anyone interested in psychology or just history in general.

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his subject. While I thought I knew quite a bit about Freud & his work before I went, I came away with a deeper understanding about both - Freud & his work. It was especially helpful to be given the detail about multiple generations of Freud’s family origins. The apartment itself was delightful, and the plans showing the room layouts over time, for both Freud’s & Ann’s use, were fascinating.

The Sigmund Freud Museum in Vienna offers a compelling and immersive experience into the life and work of the father of psychoanalysis. Housed in Freud’s preserved apartment and consulting rooms—complete with his famous couch, Persian carpets, and extensive antiquities—it truly felt like stepping into his world and provided a vivid sense of his daily life. The exhibits are both rich and informative, covering his personal journey, theoretical breakthroughs, and the turbulent historical context in which he lived . What stood out: Freud’s preserved study, with its “hoarder‑like” array of antiquities, gives a truly authentic glimpse into his inspirations and working environment. What could be improved: The museum was quite crowded, and we encountered several groups of students who were speaking loudly and moving through without any apparent museum staff oversight. At times, the noise and lack of control somewhat detracted from the contemplative atmosphere. I believe stronger crowd management, particularly for educational groups, would enhance the experience. Overall: A highly educational and visually stimulating visit that makes Freud’s world come alive. With a few small improvements to crowd control, this museum would earn a full five-star rating. Highly recommended for anyone interested in psychology, history, or early 20th‑century Vienna.

Loved this museum! Actually had no idea it is situated in Sigmund Freud's actual Vienna residence, was very surprised and excited by this. Big recommend for people interested in history of this legend and how he (and his family) actually lived.

This is a really interesting museum and not just for fans of psychology. Vienna is full of royal palaces and grand art museums so it's nice to see a normal Viennese house as it was. The museum was full of interesting objects and stories from his life, including when he had to flee to London. Really recommend a visit to anyone when they come to Vienna.

It was interesting reading other reviews and then to meet a Master‘s student at the museum who was interested in the possible tension between museum as entertainment or infotainment and museum as true representation of facts. There are very few artefacts from Sigmund Freud‘s life but that is to be expected given he had to leave Austria in 1938. There are artefacts from his daughter‘s work. The apartments layout was kept as it was and each room‘s function was explained … lots rooms and nooks and crannies. There is a plethora of Information … you can pick and choose what you want to read in detail. We certainly left the museum with more insight into his and Anna‘s work, struggles and successes… a really interesting hour or so. Note that about 10 minutes walk away is the impressive Strudelhofstiege … an imposing staircase - worth a detour.