The Heeresgeschichtliches Museum also known as the Museum of Military History is located in the Arsenal complex in Vienna. It is the oldest purpose built museum in the city and it presents the military history of Austria from the sixteenth century to the twentieth century. The building is designed in a mix of Byzantine Moorish and Gothic styles which gives it a distinctive monumental appearance. Inside the museum visitors find weapons uniforms flags artworks historic vehicles and detailed exhibitions that explain major events in Austrian and European history. Highlights include the car in which Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914 and extensive collections related to the First World War. The museum offers a comprehensive overview of military traditions technology and historical developments.
Part of: Austria