The Vienna Technical Museum (german: Technisches Museum Wien) is located in

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), in the Penzing district, at Mariahilferstraße 212. The decision to establish a technical museum was made in 1908, and construction of the building started in 1909. On June 20, 1909, Emperor Franz Josef laid the foundation stone. The museum was opened in 1918. The permanent exhibition categories include: Nature and Knowledge: astronomy, principals, physics;

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: 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.

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* Museums established in 1918 Museums in Vienna Technology museums Science museums in Austria 1918 establishments in Austria Industry museums Buildings and structures in Penzing (Vienna) {{Austria-museum-stub