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Built to house the extensive art collection of Vienna’s Habsburg rulers, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is home to some of Europe’s most prestigious artworks. These span the 15th to the 18th centuries and include paintings like Bruegel’s The Peasant Wedding, Giuseppe Arcimboldo’s Summer, David with Goliath’s Head by Caravaggio, and a portrait of Jane Seymour by Hans Holbein.
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Address: Maria-Theresien-Platz 1010 Vienna
The museum has two entrances:
Main entrance: This is located on Maria-Theresien-Platz and can be used by all visitors.
Side entrance (Burgring entrance): This entrance is located on the building’s north-eastern side. Wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility can use this entrance.
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There are two shops at the Kunsthistorisches Museum where you can buy souvenirs and merchandise. You’ll find books, jewellery and accessories, souvenirs like postcards, posters, and magnets, replicas of artworks, gift items, games, and toys.
The shops are located on Level 0.5 and Level 1, and operate within the museum’s working hours.
Museum caféteria: Located in the museum’s Cupola Hall, the caféteria and restaurant is a great place to take a break and grab a bite. It specializes in traditional Viennese pastries and coffee. If you’re visiting on the weekend or a public holiday, treat yourself to breakfast between 10am and 12 noon. On Thursday night, the cafeteria offers a fine dining experience.
Cafe Restaurant Raimund: Established in 1900, Cafe Restaurant Raimund is an elegant Viennese cafe that serves traditional Austrian fare. Don’t miss out on local delicacies like schnitzel, beef goulash, sausages wrapped in bacon, and sachertorte for dessert.
Veranda Brasserie & Bar: For modern Austrian cuisine, head to Veranda Brasserie & Bar. Their rosemary potatoes, lemon chicken, schnitzel, and steak are favorites with diners. The restaurant also serves an impressive selection of drinks, including cocktails and champagne.
Learn about different cultures from around the world at Weltmuseum, Vienna’s largest museum focusing on anthropology and ethnography. Housed in the Hofburg Palace, its collection holds more than 400,000 objects from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and other parts of the globe.
Explore contemporary and modern Austrian art at the Leopold Museum, located in the MuseumsQuartier. Apart from works by renowned artists like Gustav Klimt, Richard Gerstl, and Oskar Kokoschka, it is also home to the world’s largest collection of paintings by Egon Schiele.
Visit the Schönbrunn Palace, the lavish summer residence of Vienna’s royal Habsburg family. A Baroque architectural masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the palace features opulent interiors, stunning gardens, and a rich history.
Kunsthistorisches Museum tickets start from . We recommend that you book your tickets online in advance. This will not only save you time and money but also guarantee your entry to the museum.
A Kunsthistorisches Museum admission ticket grants access to all permanent exhibitions within the museum. It also includes access to any ongoing special or temporary exhibitions.
Audio guides are not included in your Kunsthistorisches Museum ticket. However, you can purchase an audio guide at the museum. They are available in many languages, including German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian and Mandarin.
The best time to visit the museum is on weekday mornings when the museum opens or late afternoons. The museum sees fewer crowds at these times. Thursdays are also a good option, as the museum stays open until 9pm, allowing you to explore in a quieter setting.
Yes, the museum offers special audio guides, guided tours, and workshops for children of all ages. There are also child-friendly areas where they can spend time. The museum’s interactive exhibits are a great way for children to learn about art and art history.
Yes, the museum is fully wheelchair-accessible. Elevators, ramps, and accessible restrooms are available throughout the museum, ensuring a comfortable experience for visitors with mobility needs. The museum also offers wheelchairs free of charge to visitors who require them during their visit.
The museum has a cloakroom where you can store your backpacks and any luggage. You can also use the lockers to store smaller personal belongings.
It takes around 3 hours to view all the museum’s permanent displays and visit any special exhibitions. If you’re an art or history enthusiast, you might want to allocate more time to explore the collection in depth.
