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Skip the Line Third Man Museum Admission Ticket
4.9
40 Ratings
Vienna
Discover Vienna’s film history at the Third Man Museum. Explore artifacts, original documents, and the historical backdrop of the 1948 classic.
Discover Vienna’s film history at the Third Man Museum. Explore artifacts, original documents, and the historical backdrop of the 1948 classic.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Third Man Museum - Explore over 3,000 original artifacts from around the globe showcasing the worldwide success of The Third Man movie and offering a glimpse into daily life in occupied Vienna from 1945-1955 across the museum’s sixteen rooms. The Third Man Museum is a comprehensive and heartfelt tribute, and visitors can truly sense the passion…
- Third Man Museum - Explore over 3,000 original artifacts from around the globe showcasing the worldwide success of The Third Man movie and offering a glimpse into daily life in occupied Vienna from 1945-1955 across the museum’s sixteen rooms. The Third Man Museum is a comprehensive and heartfelt tribute, and visitors can truly sense the passion behind it!
The museum’s exhibits feature:
• The original zither (musical instrument) played by Anton Karas during the film’s music recording in London
• Original film scripts (from the initial draft to the final release version)
• Two cameras rented by the Third Man film crew in Vienna for special effects
• The original cap of “Little Hansel”
• A fully operational “Ernemann VIIb” projector from 1936
• Historic film posters, lobby cards, and cinema programs from premieres and re-releases in over 30 different countries
• A music box that plays 500 cover versions of the “Third Man Theme”
• Numerous original documents from pre- and post-war Vienna (1945-55).
What's Included
- Entrance fee
- Entrance fee
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Explore the Third Man Museum while you’re in Vienna to discover a wide collection of artifacts from the iconic 1948 film “The Third Man,” shot in Vienna. This museum is a must-visit for movie enthusiasts and anyone curious about Vienna’s history before and after the war. The museum’s comprehensive exhibition delves into the historical context of the…
Explore the Third Man Museum while you’re in Vienna to discover a wide collection of artifacts from the iconic 1948 film “The Third Man,” shot in Vienna. This museum is a must-visit for movie enthusiasts and anyone curious about Vienna’s history before and after the war. The museum’s comprehensive exhibition delves into the historical context of the film and features numerous original documents from that era.
- Opening hours are Saturdays from 2-6pm
- CLOSED between January 07 - March 29, 2024
Location
Third Man Museum
Pressgasse 25, Main Entrance Corner Pressgasse / Muehlgasse
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(40 Ratings)
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Welshie_on_tour
Sep 23, 2024
Must do in Vienna - This was such a brilliant experience. A unique exhibition, presented by obvious enthusiasts. Not just about the obvious subject matter, but an excellent history lesson.
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581laureno
Sep 22, 2024
Fascinating Cold War walking tour of Vienna - We took this fascinating tour with Gerhard our first few hours in Vienna and we are so glad we did!! It was a great way to get familiar with the city while learning about the history of Cold War Vienna. Gerhard is so knowledgeable about his city and about the movie that inspired the tour, "The Third Man." It was a delight to spend 2.5 hours with him and to end the tour at his amazing museum. We highly recommend this experience!!
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Andrewsfield
Jan 13, 2024
Incredible place to visit! - Absolutely fantastic place, whether or not you are a The Third Man fanatic. Incredible history of Vienna before, during and after WW2. But truly amazing collection of artifacts from the movie: it's script, stars, location, production - everything. The most amazing thing is that this is a labor of love - not a commercial enterprise - created by an astonishing couple who are passionate about the film, The Third Man, and the incredible moment in history that it captures. Besides having collected and creating the phenomenal exhibits, the couple - Gerhard and Karin - are the most lovely people. When you come to the museum you will undoubtably meet them and instantly strike up a rapport. To my astonishment, they ended up giving me a gift: a film poster that they took right off their wall!! I will certainly visit them - and the museum - again and again.
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Romtas
Dec 7, 2023
In Graham Greene's footsteps - This tour, which takes you beneath the streets and buildings of Vienna, is definitely worth doing. The general prejudice that all olfactory senses are offended by a bad smell is not true. Even if it doesn't smell like perfume, it is very easy to bear.
Tip: Don't start this tour wearing flip-flops or sandals; you will walk over wet areas, but you will never be in the water.
It is well worth seeing what is beneath Vienna.
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Neal
Aug 7, 2023
Great Museum - Great museum. Totally surprised by this museum. Visited with my wife and adult son last Saturday and we all loved it. We got to meet the couple who built the museum who were passionate about The Third Man and it’s connection with Vienna. We are museum buffs and have visited museums all over Europe and although small compared to the bigger museums it packs so much memorabilia into the three buildings it is just as enjoyable. Great layout and story telling about the movie. Although not required I’d recommend watching The Third Man before going. I hadn’t watched it in 15 years and was able to rent it online. It really is a great film and this museum does a great job of showcasing it!
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Paldrid
May 8, 2023
Absolutely Amazing - A Must! - I loved everything about this amazing little museum! If you are a fan of The Third Man movie this is a MUST. The amount of items that Gerhard and his wife have curated from the movie is astonishing! Posters, scripts, pictures, letters, memos, etc. They have the actual zither used for the soundtrack! They have set up several vignettes to re-enact certain scenes. Gerhard gave us a private tour and it was just fabulous. Not only is he an expert on every detail of the movie but he is also quite the historian. The museum is also an education on post-war Vienna that we found fascinating. I really cannot say enough about this special museum that is clearly a labor of love for Gerhard and his wife. I am so happy we were able to have this experience and encourage anyone visiting Vienna to go to The Third Man Museum!!
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Makanij
Apr 24, 2023
A wonderful historical and original private museum - We decided on a private walking tour and visit to this wonderful museum. Gerhard is passionate about “post war Vienna”, he is a wonderful historian and his private museum is full of the most amazing original letters, photos, uniforms, photography & film. Our age group was 19 to 60 and we all enjoyed.
If you can watch the movie or read the book “The Third Man” it will make the tour even more interesting. We have loved Vienna and this was a great end to our week in this beautiful city.
We would recommend this especially if you enjoy something out of the ordinary.
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Babyboomercouple
Sep 25, 2022
Unforgettable Experience - Museum and Walking Tour - We arranged for a tour of the Third Man Museum as well as a private full day walking tour of Vienna with Gerhard during our free day there, and had a wonderful time that we'll never forget!
The depth and breadth of Gerhard's Third Man movie paraphernalia, as well as his knowledge of the intrigues of postwar Vienna, are truly amazing. Gerhard is friendly, honest and engaging. However he is not afraid to discuss the treatment of Jews during that time, and part of the museum's exhibits deals with that sad topic in a sensitive but clear way.
During our private walking tour Gerhard took us to see the newly renovated Judenplatz Museum, the Hapsburgs' Imperial Crypt, and many other off-the-beaten track sights. Of course we stopped for strudel and coffee at an authentic Viennese coffee house as well.
If you plan to be in Vienna we highly recommend visiting the Third Man Museum and perhaps taking a walking tour of Vienna with Gerhard. A unique and rewarding experience.
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Tanyujie
Jul 28, 2022
Gerhard's Passion - Gerhard is passionate about what he believes in. I could tell he put so much into this museum and his enthusiasm shows. Could not help but support his cause.
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Tc-voyageur
Jul 2, 2022
Helps to have seen film. But still good if you’re interested in post war Vienna - Great fun. Guide was full bilingual (I guessed Australian- no Austrian!)
Excellent n atmospheric section on the film and excellent section on most post war Vienna, some wartime Vienna.
Clip from the film was hard to hear (poor audio) but again atmospheric old timey feel.
I’ve seen n appreciated the movie. I give the museum 5 stars. My wife doesn’t recall seeing the movie but still gives museum 4 stars.
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