Kunsthistorisches Museum

Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

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The Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien is an art museum in Vienna, Austria. Housed in its festive palatial building on the Vienna Ring Road, it is crowned with …

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Jan 17, 2025
Well, the building alone is a piece of art. Likely our visit was easier due to time of year/less crowds. Yet the artifacts, accessibility and then the incredible works of art in the second floor pict…Full review by clemence_k
Jan 1, 2025
A first visit for all of us! We purchased admission tickets online a few months ahead. We did not purchase audio guides, a tour, or tickets to the special exhibit, and still enjoyed the Museum. Tick…Full review by TripInsider
Dec 25, 2024
Loved this place. Wonderful and varied architecture. World famous paintings and more obscure treasures side by side. Sculptures and working mechanicals too (make sure to watch movie as they are not …Full review by ElvisAndrus
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The Kunsthistorisches Museum is an art museum in Vienna. Housed in its festive palatial building on Ringstraße, it is crowned with an o…
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The Fine Arts Museum, as it is sometimes called, houses the greatest collection of art in entire Austria. It showcases famous works by …
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The Kunsthistorisches Museum is an art museum in Vienna, Austria. Housed in its festive palatial building on Ringstraße, it is cro…
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Facts

Established:1871–1891
Located:Maria Theresien Platz Vienna, Austria
Visitors:1,688,509 (2023)
Director:Sabine Haag (since 2009)
Architect:Karl Hasenauer
Type:Art museum

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Is sketching in graphite permitted in the museum? in a small sketchbook?
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I think you can
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I would like to hire a private guide in the museum. Any recommendations?
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I booked the guide thru the museum. Wonderful way to see this Huge place
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Can I hire a guide to take me to the highlights of the museum? English speaker
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There are audio guides available for rent, and I haven't used them. Others have with good results. I am German-English bilingual, but noticed that many of the docents in museum …
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There are audio guides available for rent, and I haven't used them. Others have with good results. I am German-English bilingual, but noticed that many of the docents in museum are also English speakers. My suggestion: first see the Schatzkammer collection of statuary and crystal-glassware and such. DON'T MISS: Cellini SALT CELLAR!
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Can you visit the cafe without paying for a museum ticket?
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No. The caffe is just in the expositions centre.
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