Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien - by Zura Balanchivadze on Google
Description
The Kunsthistorisches Museum, often referred to as Vienna's Fine Arts Museum, is Austria's largest art museum. The building was constructed in the 1870-80's, at the same time as the Natural History Museum across Maria-Theresien-Platz, to house the Habsburgs' collections. Architecturally, it is notable for its Renaissance Revival façade and grand stairway featuring sculptures and paintings. The collections contain a lot of Renaissance and Old Master paintings from artists such as Titian, Raphael, Pieter Brugel the Elder (Tower of Babel), J. Vemeer, Velazquez, Rubens, and Caravaggio.
Access & Transport
The museum is on Maria-Theresien-Platz, just southwest of the Hofburg palace and northeast of the Museum Quarter. Museumsquartier (U2), Volkstheater (U3) and Burgring (1, 2, 71, D) stations are all within a 2mins' walk. There is barrier free access at the side entrance of the building (Burgring 5)
Instructions & Recommendations
There are other art museums nearby but that may feel a little too much in one day so we would suggest enjoying the views from Maria-Theresien-Platz, have lunch and then head to the Museum of Natural History Vienna across the square.
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 Kunsthistorisches Museum is a standout cultural attraction in Vienna, a must see for art lovers, and recommended for others. The building and square on which it is located are also worth a look and the admission fee is affordable for families.
Key positive
Depth and quality of collection with many masterpieces
Gorgeous interior decoration
Free admission for children
Key negative
None
Suitability
No restrictions. Children under 12-14 may get bored quite quickly
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 21:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00