Cultural Cities in Austria
Vienna
18 current exhibitions · 32 museums
Imperial Splendor, Secession & Gustav Klimt
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Graz
3 museums
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Innsbruck
2 museums
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Klosterneuburg
1 current exhibition · 1 museum
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Hall in Tirol
1 museum
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Mayerling
1 museum
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Salzburg
1 museum
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Belvedere Palace
Look up 'baroque majesty' in the dictionary, and you'll find a picture of Belvedere Palace. A whirlwind of architectural beauty, timeless art, and charming manicured gardens that frame the Viennese skyline, the Belvedere is an absolute must for culture lovers. Discover Gustav Klimt's masterpiece 'The Kiss' and world-renowned collections in the Upper Belvedere.
Albertina Museum
With around 65,000 drawings and more than a million old master prints, the Albertina is a mightily impressive collection of art. Located in the largest Habsburg residential palace, the collection also includes more modern works – including two significant collections of Impressionist and early 20th-century art, and temporary exhibitions. Also on display are 21 exquisite Habsburg state rooms, spread over two floors of the palace.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) features an extensive art collection that belonged to the once-mighty Habsburg family. It houses pieces by Caravaggio and Titian - and many other Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces. Viennese classical composers once made groundbreaking music with some of the instruments in the Historical Musical Instruments section. There are also impressive collections of coins, arms, and armor and Egyptian, Near Eastern, Greek, and Roman antiquities.
Museum of Illusions Vienna
The Museum of Illusions in Vienna is dedicated entirely to tricking its visitors' senses with physics-defying optical illusions and mind-bending puzzles. The museum is accessible to people of all ages and makes a great family day out with equal parts fun and learning.
Imperial Treasury
In the oldest part of the Hofburg Imperial Palace you'll find perhaps the greatest treasury in the world. It holds gems, crowns, scepters, orbs, and regalia collected and hoarded by the Habsburg Empire over a period of more than 800 years. The items are visually stunning and historically significant. In fact, the actual Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire rests here. In addition to the worldly mementos of kings, queens, and emperors, there's also an ecclesiastical collection which features relics ascribed to various saints.
Leopold Museum
The strange cuboid building in Vienna's fashionable Museumsquartier contains the most-visited museum in the city. The Leopold Museum has a remarkable collection of Viennese Art Nouveau, the Vienna Workshop, and of the Expressionist period. It also has the largest Egon Schiele collection in the world - plus masterpieces by Gustav Klimt. There are also revolving exhibitions and a great shop and cafe (with a great view overlooking the Museumsquartier).
Sisi Museum
Explore the life and legacy of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. View personal artifacts, including her dresses and jewelry.
Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art
Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art is a modernist-style steel and glass building designed by Austrian architect Karl Schwanzer. Originally constructed as the Austrian pavilion or temporary showroom for the Expo 58 in Brussels, it was later transferred to Vienna to house the Museum of the 20th Century.
Weltmuseum
Vienna's Weltmuseum is the biggest anthropological museum in Austria and has just undergone a huge three-year refurbishment. With a comprehensive permanent collection and varied exhibitions, there's plenty to discover!
Chocolate Museum Vienna BO-YO
Roll up your sleeves and get stuck into Vienna's temple of all things chocolatey. With interactive exhibitions, educational games, and mouthwatering tastings and workshops, you'll probably want to skip lunch!
Vienna VR - Virtual Reality Experiences
Virtual reality experiences in Vienna offer an exciting and immersive way to explore the city's rich culture and history. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, these experiences provide a unique and unforgettable opportunity to discover Vienna from a new perspective. With virtual reality technology, you can travel back in time to witness historical events, explore famous landmarks, and even experience the city's vibrant nightlife scene. From the grandeur of the Schönbrunn Palace to the buzzing energy of the Naschmarkt, virtual reality experiences in Vienna provide a wealth of options to suit every interest and taste.
Dom Museum Wien
Dom Museum Wien is a museum in the heart of Vienna, Austria. It houses some of the world's most important collections of antique artifacts, ranging from the Gothic period to the Art Deco movement. The collections include sculptures, precious altars, sacred objects adorned with gold and jewels, portraits, liturgical manuscripts, and books. It is also home to the Otto Mauer Collection, a vast contemporary and Avant-Garde art collection.
mumok
The Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation occupies a special spot in the Vienna cityscape - you can't miss that huge bluestone facade. The imposing cuboid structure was designed by Austrian architects Ortner & Ortner. Loved by locals and visitors, the exterior is just a taste of what you get inside. Housing 10,000 works by 1,600 artists, mumok is a place where classical modernism blends with 60s and 70s avant-garde. And frequently changing exhibitions offer excellent insights into the world of modern art and artistic evolution.
Vienna Technical Museum
Vienna Technical Museum showcases Austria's contributions to the development of modern technology. Interactive exhibits and multimedia shows work to demonstrate the dependence on technology in our daily lives. It is located in Vienna, Austria.
House of Music Vienna
The House of Music Vienna is an interactive museum focused on the world of sound and music. It's located in central Vienna, and spans an exhibition space of 5000 m2, including a concert hall.
Sisi's Amazing Journey
Sisi's Amazing Journey is a history-themed attraction in Vienna, immersing visitors in the extraordinary life story of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known by her nickname, Sisi. Using a combination of traditional film and virtual reality, the defining events of Sisi's life are displayed, providing a historical snapshot that's as entertaining as it is informative.