The invention relates to a visualization device (1), in particular a virtual reality (VR) headset or head mounted display (HMD) for transferring images of a microscopy device (100), comprising: a supporting device (2) for arranging the visualization device (1) on the head of a user, at least one mounting device (3) for mounting at least one optical display device (4) about a point of rotation on the supporting device (2), wherein there is at least one drive device (5) via which the at least one optical display device (4) on the at least one mounting device (3) is movable between an operating position (B) and a rest position (R), such that the at least one optical display device (4) can be fixed, in the operating position (B), in the field of view of the user and, in the rest position (R), outside of the field of view of the user, wherein the drive device (5) is attached in a region outside of the point of rotation of the mounting device (3) on the at least one display device (4).