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My experience at Sisi Museum A huge museum in the Vienna city center. A lot of nearby activities as well. Though I should warn you, there isn’t any nearby parking, so I’d recommend either taking an uber or going by foot. In my experience there wasn’t any major wait. Now let’s talk about the tour itself.The staff gives you some kind of device for you to listen to the backstory of the pictures/statues/items of that theme. Which you could listen to in multiple languages. Personally I wouldn’t really recommend the beginning of the ”tour“, where they showcased the story of sisi. Not because of the tour itself, but because of the organisation. There was a small ”alleyway“ filled with items. It was dark and crouded with people. You could quickly get dizzy in this environment. A quick exit was not in sight and you had to squeeze to even get to the next theme. I really enjoyed the second part. The house of the royals itself. First of all it was less crouded and seating was available. The narrator explained everything perfectly and left no crumbs. Let’s move on to the prices. Sisi Museum offers reasonable prices based on the whole tour itself. So for adults it costs 16€ and for children 11€. The children ticket is for children 18 or below. Then there is a student ticket for students who are in college. A extra tour costs extra. So overall I really enjoyed my experience here. It’s definitely one of the museums here in Vienna. I’m quite satisfied. Highly recommended.
Janina BJanina B
20
The museum dedicated to Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi. It does an excellent job of showcasing her life and reign through interactive exhibits, personal artifacts, and detailed explanations. The highlight of the museum for me was the impressive collection of Sisi's personal belongings, including her famous jewelry, ball gowns, and even her writing desk. The exhibits provide an intimate look into the life of one of Austria's most beloved empresses. In addition, the Sisi Museum also boasts a beautiful collection of tableware. The collection includes silver and porcelain pieces that were used by the imperial court during Sisi's time. I was particularly struck by the intricate designs and craftsmanship of the silver pieces. From intricate silverware sets to intricately decorated serving platters, the museum showcases the grandeur of imperial dining. The porcelain collection is also impressive, featuring delicate tea sets, dinner plates, and ornate serving pieces. This collection provides a fascinating glimpse into the opulence of imperial life and the attention to detail that was placed on even the smallest elements of a dinner party
Darek NowakDarek Nowak
00
The story of Empress Elizabeth or "Sisi", as she was called, reminded me a lot of Princess Diana's life. They were both young when they married into royalty, and they both died too soon. Other similarities between them include obsession and adoration from "Commoners", and possible eating disorders. The beginning of this tour starts with silver, china, etc. From the Hofberg Dynasty. I must mention that it was quite humid and warm on our July visit, and I couldn't seem to muster much enthusiasm for the VAST amount of items in this part of the tour. Unless you REALLY enjoy silverware, candlesticks, china, etc. You will likely not spend a great deal of time here. Yes, it was beautiful, but exactly HOW much silver does the average person really want to see- and especially in stifling July heat? At least photos can be taken on this part of the tour. After leaving this section, you go upstairs to the Apartments and Sisi Museum. There is a lot to see, but again it was warm with no air flow ( and masks are required, which make it even hotter). Many of the exhibits are well done. I especially liked the room where Sisi's dresses were displayed (very beautiful). In spite of my FREE audio guide tour, though, I didn't feel the tour flowed well, IMO. The most annoying part of all was the staff obsession with staring everyone down to prevent photography. Instead of being friendly and informative, watching for people trying to take photos seemed like their top priority. Numerous people were approached about this, many looking confused ( I didn't witness anyone trying to take photos). It was hot and crowded, and I found myself just wanting out of there. This was my least favorite of the museums. The entrance fee isn't too high ( $36.00 for two people), but for all the reasons above, I just didn't enjoy it as much as the others. If you are a fan of Sisi, then this would be a must see. PLEASE NOTE- CLOSED SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY
The PopescusThe Popescus
00
I visited the Sisi Museum. Spoiler alert !! The impressions are quite strange and ambivalent. The exhibition strangely begins with her death. Everything is dark, depressing and “beautified” with a ribbon from a funeral wreath followed by a cast from a dead face. Then the audio guide says that you’ve seen enough films, and most probably you you have a case impression that she was kind, amazing ray of sunshine, but that was not the case. And then for an hour the guide is telling how unhappy she was in her marriage, how the “lack of freedom” tormented her, how selfish she was, how she bathed in luxury and self indulgence and was more interested in her hair than in her family while her poor husband worked from 4 o’clock in the morning. How fixated on appearance she was, how distant and selfish, and what a deliverance for her was the death that she so called for. Strange impression. Why not to focus on their love, why not to tell more about her kids? Why not to demonstrate her paintings/ poems etc? Ok there is no bad experience, there is an experience that values. But would I like to go there if I knew what to expect? Would I wait for two hours roaming around the centre till there is my time? Hard to say. For me it was a place of darkness, death and negativity and I was happy and relieved to step out on the bright sunny street again.
Elena SimicElena Simic
20
Museum of Sisi is one of the most beutifull historic place in Wiena. Is the part of big complex of Hofburgh. My girlfriend wanted to see this museum for a long time. We expected the museum to be a bit more extensive. Here you can see a piece of history of how the monarchs came here, what they did here, how they lived here, how they received visitors and how they coexisted with others and their servants. You will also find here the hidden parts of Sisi's mental side, her experiences, her poems and her letters that she wrote and which will capture the hearts of readers. And finally, here you will also find how she died. It was a bit of a shame that they didn't allow us to take photos and thus take the main thing as a souvenir. The extra wanted to capture mainly dresses, jewelry, cosmetics and also furniture in the photos. And at the end of the story, there is a shop where you can buy souvenirs in the name and colors of Sisi, such as t-shirts, socks, pens, cosmetics, wallets, jewelry, sweets and the like :)
Roman KevickýRoman Kevický
10
They have a very interesting subject matter here, which is Sisi, but I think there’s a lot of improvements to be done in the museum. The passageways of the museum is quite narrow, which makes the museum overcrowded, hot and stuffy. They should limit the number of visitors to this place so that everyone can enjoy the exhibitions better. Staff presence was also very confusing. There’s no one at the barrier of the entrance, and you just don’t know what to do and where to go to start the tour. The signage for the audio guide was also not very well placed. You miss a lot of audio explanations, especially during the beginning because the museum is just so crowded and in some rooms, you can’t really see where the signs are. I learnt more about Sisi better through Google. The museum didn’t provide anything new or interesting about her, especially considering they own many of her personal belongings.
Soren MNSoren MN
20
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sisimuseum-hofburg.at
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