Austria · VIENNA ART MUSEUMS
12 reviewed
Austria books out in summer and at Christmas, and the good vienna art museums go first. This shortlist runs to 12, priced as of today, with the hours each one swallows and why it sits above the next.
Visit Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum in a small group for one day. See Rubens, Rembrandt, Cellini, and royal treasures.
“This is THE museum you need to see when visiting Vienna! In particular I loved the buildings interior design and the Egypt exhibition !”
Vienna's Albertina pairs Monet to Picasso art with restored Habsburg state rooms and a rotating temporary exhibition in the city center.
“You really do need minimum two hours if moving at a typical leisurely museum pace. The Monets, Picassos, and Van Goghs will get all the attention, but there are some truly great artists in there aside from those aforementioned giants—like Sedlacek and Reyl-Hanisch.”
Freud’s Vienna home at Berggasse 19: audio voices, AR Freud’s Couch, 1930s videos, and exile history. Skip the ticket line.
“Great museum for psychology fans, very complete history wise and full of original objects”
St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Dom Museum Wien ticket with phone audio, guided catacombs, and North and South Tower views.
“Enjoyed being able to go up the tower and tour the catacombs!”
Leopold Museum skip-the-line ticket in Vienna lets you see Egon Schiele and Klimt, plus rotating exhibitions at MuseumsQuartier.
“I never tire of seeing Klimt’s work. This is the 4th time I’ve been to the Leopold and I will return again.”
A smart Vienna combo: Kunsthistorisches Museum paintings and the Imperial Treasury’s crowns and jewels, typically 2 hours total.
“the works on display are fantastic but there are lots of stairs.”
Explore Hundertwasser’s Vienna at KunstHaus Wien, from eco-minded art and architecture to top-floor contemporary exhibits and Café Friedlich.
“The staff were lovely and friendly. Great activity to do with all ages. We had a great time”
Skip-the-line paper ticket for Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, with access to the Picture Gallery and Kunstkammer, plus Bruegel and Klimt highlights.
“Viator should provide additional instructions about the steps to gain entry with their Skip the Line tickets. When you arrive must go to a special booth to have Museum issue their entry tickets. Only then can you get in line.”
Skip-the-line Leopold Museum ticket in Vienna’s Museum Quarter, with self-paced entry to Egon Schiele, Klimt, and Wiener Moderne for about 2-3 hours.
“Its not a big museum, could be seen im maximum 2 hours if your taking your time. Not many paintings by Klimt like i was hoping for, “life and death” being center of his exhibition in the museum. 2 floors of photos and museum store; 3 for artwork. But over all nice”
Explore Vienna’s Weltmuseum at Neue Burg, featuring the Penacho feather crown, James Cook collections, and Rudolf II cabinet pieces in a stunning pillar hall.
“Es un edificio lleno de cultura e historia, yo iba directo a ver el penacho de Moctezuma y me impresionó, todo bien”
Visit Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum and Leopold Museum with one combo ticket, covering Klimt, Schiele, Bruegel, and Habsburg treasures.
Combo admission to Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Imperial Treasury in Vienna, with Habsburg crowns, paintings, and regalia.
“You can do it yourself at the museum but nice to have it preplanned”
