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Albertina museum, Vienna

1 Albertinaplatz, Wien, Wien

Description

The Albertina houses an important collection of drawings and old master prints in a building that was repurposed as a palace in the mid-18th century. The main collection is complemented by Impressionist and early 20th-century art, modern graphic works, photographs and architectural drawings. Highlights include the Study for the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, some drawings from Albrecht Dürer and Pieter Bruegel the Elder, and some Monet paintings.

Access & Transport

The museum is on the southern side of Innere Stadt, about 200m east of the Hofburg. Bus 2A stops next to it on Albertinaplatz, 'Oper, Karlsplatz U' tram station (1, 2, 71, D) is 200m south, Karlsplatz metro station (U1, U4) 300m south and Stephansplatz metro station (U1, U3) a 5mins walk to the north.

Instructions & Recommendations

The museum is a short walk from the Capuchin Crypt (Kapuzinergruft), the Hofburg, and the Vienna Operahouse.

Meta review

The museum is considered as one of the best in the city by travel guides and online reviews are also very positive, highlighting both the building interior and exterior architecture and the impressive paintings and drawing collections. Favourites include the French Fauves and Impressionists and the Blaue Reiter paintings. The only recurring negative comment is that the collections are relatively small considering the admission price.

Environmental & Social

No environmental data available - some environment impact to run the museum (mostly electricity) Positive from a social perspective by helping spread culture and the arts.

Conclusion

The Albertina is a worthy stop in Vienna for art lovers but those without strong affinity to paintings, prints or drawings should not think of it as a must if their time in the city is limited.

Key positive

Range of media and artistic movements

Enjoyable architecture

Centrally located

Key negative

Slightly expensive

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 15m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday10:00 - 21:00

Thursday10:00 - 18:00

Friday10:00 - 21:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€15.9
Adult
26 - 64
€19.9
Teen & Young
19 - 25
€15.9
Child
3 - 18
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
There are combined tickets for admission to Albertina + Albertina Modern

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