Wien Museum

1040 Vienna, Karlsplatz 8

Today 10 am–6 pm

Wien Museum

1040 Vienna, Karlsplatz 8

Today 10 am–6 pm
Category: Location

Due to a private event, the 3rd floor, Community Gallery and terrace of the Wien Museum will be closed from 1 p.m. on 18 December. The café will be closed all day.

Video introduction to the remodeled Wien Museum on Karlsplatz.

The Wien Museum is home to Vienna’s extraordinary collection of art works and historical artifacts, giving visitors a glimpse into the city's culture and history. Its landmark building was erected in the 1950s, and following a major renovation and expansion, it was reopened on December 6, 2023.

 

The museum’s permanent exhibition “Vienna. My History” offers a chronological tour of the city from the first settlement to the present day. 

Across three floors, visitors will encounter highlights ranging from a 20ft-model of St. Stephen’s cathedral and Gustav Klimt’s portrait of Emilie Flöge to the museum’s mascot Poldi, the Prater Whale. Admission to “Vienna. My History” is free!

 

Additional attractions at the Wien Museum include temporary exhibitions on the top floor, numerous programs for all ages in the atelier studios and event centers as well as a restaurant and café. The latter includes a terrace with a spectacular view of Vienna’s city center.

DachArt #2

The entrance pavilion to the Wien Museum is also a stage for Käthe Löffelmanns street art.
Artists work on the graffiti on the roof

trude & töchter

Gastronomy at the Wien Museum. Modern Viennese cuisine on the ground floor and a café-bar on the terrace floor.
Table with place settings of glasses, cutlery and napkins, in front of a wall with upholstery

Be a friend!

Patrons support the museum's work and enjoy many benefits.
Two hands hold a sponsoring association card and the corresponding folder.
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