Academy of Sciences (Akademie der Wissenschaften)

Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Platz 2. (Open Map)
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Description

A non-university research institution

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (Akademie der Wissenschaften) was founded in 1847 as the Imperial Academy of Sciences. It is a legal organization, a non-university research center under the special protection of the Federal Republic of Austria. Its mission is to promote the sciences and humanities.

The Academy of Sciences (Akademie der Wissenschaften) has a library and publishing house with over 3,000 available titles. There are long-term records and works of historical significance. This is one of the largest scientific publishers in Austria. See the website for hours, tours, events, and tickets.