Sigmund Freud Museum

Getting to know Freud

Through the more than 400 objects, letters, books, pieces of furniture and photographs on display, the house-museum documents Freud's life and work.

When Nazi Germany annexed Austria, the world-renowned psychoanalyst was forced to leave his home in Vienna and move to London due to his Jewish ancestry. He took many of his belongings with him, including his iconic couch, when he moved, but visitors to the Freud Museum can still view his practice waiting room and his extensive collection of antiques.

The museum also features exhibitions showcasing the impact of psychoanalysis on art and society through, including a modern art collection.

Interesting but not Essential

The Freud Museum is an important place because of the great importance Freud has had throughout history, but we do not consider it one of the essential museums in Vienna.

The exhibitions are geared towards understanding what his life was like, but they are not very visual, and much of the information that's given has to be read.

If you decide to visit the Freud Museum in Vienna, you'll be given a folder with information in English at the entrance so that you can follow the exhibitions.