Unavoidable - After the palace, we continue the visit to the carriage museum. Beautiful exhibition. Please note, closes early and last entries 1/2 hour before closing.

Do not overlook! - Just a few steps to the side from the hustle and bustle of the main building with a fairly inconspicuous entrance. The collection of old carriages, robes and more is absolutely worth seeing. No queues at the entrance, no crowds and certainly no less impressive than, for example, the Sisi exhibition.

Fantastic museum - Wonderful collection of means of transport used at the court, beautifully restored, additionally with clothing and many pictures of the horses

Splendid small museum - A very pleasant small museum, which is what it says on the tin - perhaps fifty early horse drawn carriages plus related ephemera very well explained and presented - a credit to the palace and to the Habsburg Empire that it celebrates.

Not the huge crowd of the... - Not the huge crowd of the palace or garden, photos were allowed, and staff was great. It was worth the few extra steps from the palace to see the carriages and mystery dress.

Loved it - Visited Schonbrunn with my college aged son. We loved the Carriage museum!! So interesting to see the carriages for all different types of royalty and the improvements made over time. We also like the Struedel show and touring the palace and zoo.

Don't miss - We actually missed visiting the carriage museum the first day so returned the second and we were glad we did. Shuts at 4 during the winter months. The carriages are immaculate and from a variety of periods of the royal families lifetimes with a variety of uses from celebratory to funeral and processions. There are a couple of additional pieces including dressage attire and clothing of the actual family members too. Free with the Vienna pass

Hidden Gem on the Palace Grounds - This museum is located on the grounds of Schönbrunn palace but requires an extra entrance fee. If you have a Vienna Pass the tour is included on the pass. This is a lovely exhibit of royal carriages and garments. Photos (without flash) are allowed.

Don't Miss These Jewels! - The Imperial Carriages Museum was the biggest surprise of all the attractions I visited in Vienna. I was expecting some average, old dusty Habsburg carriages from the 19th century, and instead I discovered some of the most opulent carriages I have ever seen. It was especially impressive to me as I live in London and am familiar with the British monarchy's Gold State Coach and the Lord Mayor's Coach. The Imperial Coronation Carriage on display from the 1730s is both older and more delicately beautiful than anything seen in Britain, plus the mourning carriages--used during official funerals--are unique survivals from dark court rituals long gone. There was even a golden snow sleigh from the 1740s used by Empress Maria Theresa. In fact, from the early 18th century to the early 20th century the number and variety of coaches on display was incredible.The museum owns over 100 court vehicles, of which over 30 are on display. It is a paradise for royal history buffs. Of interest, like many Vienna attractions the museum also carries items belonging to Empress Sisi, including her wedding train and one black dress showing her impossibly thin waist. An interesting video presentation (with English subtitles) recounts her groundbreaking, yet tragic life, drawing comparisons with Princess Diana's troubles. The Museum is in the grounds of Schonbrunn just a few minutes' walk from the palace, but it has a separate entry ticket which is included in the Vienna Pass. The helpful audio guide is extra. I recommend leaving 1-2 hrs to see the museum after you have seen the palace, and to START THE VISIT FROM THE BACK OF THE HALL, where the most spectacular carriages are. Don't do like I did: I got so engrossed with the 'average' carriages in the front hall and the Sisi videos that I didn't realize the most spectacular coaches were in the back, and by the time I got there I only had 20 minutes before the place closed! The souvenir book is also one of the best I bought in Vienna.

Great insight into history and role of carriages with Hofburg Empire - Something to see. Does a very good job showing the history of carriage use and the extensive use of carriages in all seasons. Some very ornate. Spend at least an hour when you are visiting Schonbrunn Palace.