Hofsilber und Tafelkammer, Vienna

The former Court Silver and Table Room (Hofsilber und Tafelkammer), now known as the Silver Collection (Silberkammer), is a truly remarkable assortment of culturally and historically significant artifacts. It includes various items and objects that were essential for the functioning and organization of the royal court's daily life. Today, the Silver Collection Museum offers visitors a captivating glimpse into the world of aristocratic dining in all its diverse forms.

This museum showcases items from the Court Silver and Table Chamber, acquired by Austria after the Habsburg Monarchy ended. The collection includes glassware, silverware, bronze pieces, porcelain, and royal kitchen tools, offering insights into court dining customs.

The showcased tableware is still used by top government officials. Highlights include a 30-meter "Milan centerpiece," East Asian porcelain, a Sèvres service, and a "Grand Vermeil" set commissioned by Napoleon in 1808, consisting of 4,500 pieces and weighing 850 kilograms. The collection also features Viennese and Meissen porcelain, goldsmith craftsmanship, and fine faience pieces.

The Court Silver and Table Chamber Museum, established in 1834, found its home in the Reich Chancellery wing in 1903. After World War I, it became state-owned and opened its "show collection" to the public in 1923. Extensive restoration and expansion took place in the mid-1990s, culminating in the museum's inauguration in April 1995. It is now the world's largest museum dedicated solely to a single royal household's culture.

Visitors can access the Silver Collection in conjunction with the Imperial Apartments and the Sisi Museum, offering a comprehensive experience of the historical and cultural heritage of the Austrian monarchy.