Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna Tickets
Experience Vienna's art at the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Explore European art from Renaissance to Habsburg treasures.
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Step into splendor at Kunsthistorisches Museum, home to Habsburg treasures! See paintings by Caravaggio, Velázquez & Titian, plus opulent royal artifacts.
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Marvel at Bruegel’s Hunters in the Snow, the Egyptian mummies & sarcophagi, and the dazzling Kunstkammer, featuring intricate goldsmith work.
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Walk through galleries filled with Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, study ancient Greek & Roman sculptures, and see coins spanning 2,500 years!
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With an upgrade, skip the lines, enjoy a guided tour through the museum’s highlights, or unlock entry to the Leopold Museum.
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Step into splendor at Kunsthistorisches Museum, home to Habsburg treasures! See paintings by Caravaggio, Velázquez & Titian, plus opulent royal artifacts.
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Marvel at Bruegel’s Hunters in the Snow, the Egyptian mummies & sarcophagi, and the dazzling Kunstkammer, featuring intricate goldsmith work.
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Walk through galleries filled with Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces, study ancient Greek & Roman sculptures, and see coins spanning 2,500 years!
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With an upgrade, skip the lines, enjoy a guided tour through the museum’s highlights, or unlock entry to the Leopold Museum.
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Explore the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and the Imperial Treasury Vienna with just this one ticket.
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Marvel at the rich collection of art in one of the first museums in the world.
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At the Imperial Treasury, be dazzled by the sparkling jewels and the world’s largest cut emerald.
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Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.
More details
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Explore the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and the Imperial Treasury Vienna with just this one ticket.
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Marvel at the rich collection of art in one of the first museums in the world.
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At the Imperial Treasury, be dazzled by the sparkling jewels and the world’s largest cut emerald.
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Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.
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This expert-guided tour lets you skip the lines to the Kunsthistorisches Museum and offers full access to its permanent collections.
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Explore world-class galleries like the Picture Gallery and Kunstkammer as your licensed English-speaking guide brings centuries of imperial art to life.
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See iconic works by Titian, Caravaggio, and Bruegel, and hear how the Habsburgs amassed everything from Roman antiquities to narwhal tusks once believed to be unicorn horns.
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Upgrade to a small group tour of up to 15 guests for a quieter, more focused visit with more time for questions and closer access to your guide.
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Choose the private tour for a personalized experience with one-on-one interactions and the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
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Fun fact: One of the museum’s Egyptian mummies still has hair, perfectly preserved for over 2,000 years—look closely and you’ll spot the curls.
More details
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This expert-guided tour lets you skip the lines to the Kunsthistorisches Museum and offers full access to its permanent collections.
-
Explore world-class galleries like the Picture Gallery and Kunstkammer as your licensed English-speaking guide brings centuries of imperial art to life.
-
See iconic works by Titian, Caravaggio, and Bruegel, and hear how the Habsburgs amassed everything from Roman antiquities to narwhal tusks once believed to be unicorn horns.
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Upgrade to a small group tour of up to 15 guests for a quieter, more focused visit with more time for questions and closer access to your guide.
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Choose the private tour for a personalized experience with one-on-one interactions and the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
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Fun fact: One of the museum’s Egyptian mummies still has hair, perfectly preserved for over 2,000 years—look closely and you’ll spot the curls.
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Get a master ticket to cover the experiences offered by the Leopold Museum and Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
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Take a tour of the enchanting Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest Austrian museum, that will arrest you with its architectural wonder.
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Catch sight of works of art by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Reuben, and Titian.
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Marvel at the world’s largest collection of the beguiling works of Northern Renaissance artist Pieter Bruegel.
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With an enormous collection of over 6,000 works of art, the Leopold Museum brings to you the best of Modern era Austrian art.
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Works of Expressionists such as Richard Gerstl and Alfred Kubin, and the most extensive collection of Egon Schiele’s artwork, will leave you stunned.
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Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.
More details
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Get a master ticket to cover the experiences offered by the Leopold Museum and Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
-
Take a tour of the enchanting Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest Austrian museum, that will arrest you with its architectural wonder.
-
Catch sight of works of art by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Reuben, and Titian.
-
Marvel at the world’s largest collection of the beguiling works of Northern Renaissance artist Pieter Bruegel.
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With an enormous collection of over 6,000 works of art, the Leopold Museum brings to you the best of Modern era Austrian art.
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Works of Expressionists such as Richard Gerstl and Alfred Kubin, and the most extensive collection of Egon Schiele’s artwork, will leave you stunned.
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Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.
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About Kunsthistorisches Museum
Established in 1891 under Emperor Franz Joseph I, the Kunsthistorisches Museum houses a variety of art pieces by masters like Rembrandt and Vermeer. The museum also features several decorative arts, sculptures, and ancient artifacts. Gottfried Semper designed the museum in a Renaissance Revival style, including frescoes by Gustave Klimt and Ernst Klimt. Visit the Kunstkammer Wien, a collection of ancient relics reflecting the eclectic tastes of the Habsburg family. Through its exhibitions and educational programs, the museum continues to inspire and delight.
The Klimt brothers’ frescoes: Gustav Klimt, along with his brother Ernst Klimt, were commissioned to create frescoes for the museum's grand staircase. However, Gustav's unconventional and avant-garde style clashed with the museum's conservative tastes, leading to controversy and criticism.
The Kunstkammer Cabinet: The Kunsthistorisches Museum's Kunstkammer Wien, or Chamber of Art and Wonders, houses an extraordinary collection of curiosities and rarities collected by the Habsburgs over centuries. Among its treasures are intricate mechanical automata, exotic natural specimens, and precious objects from around the world.
The Mystery of the Cellini Salt Cellar: One of the museum’s most famous artifacts is the Cellini Salt Cellar, a masterpiece of Renaissance goldsmithing crafted by Benvenuto Cellini in the 16th century. In 2003, the salt cellar was stolen from the museum but was miraculously recovered three years later buried in a forest in Austria.
The Habsburg Connection: This museum was established by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary to house the extensive art collections of the Habsburg dynasty. The museum's collections reflect the tastes and interests of the Habsburg rulers, who were passionate collectors and patrons of the arts.
Sigmund Freud’s connection to the museum: The Kunsthistorisches Museum has an unexpected connection to the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud. Freud was a frequent visitor to the museum, finding solace and inspiration in its collections during his tumultuous life in Vienna. He often cited the museum as a source of aesthetic pleasure and intellectual stimulation.
Why visit Kunsthistorisches Museum?
Highlights
Antiquities collection
Delve into the museum's collection of ancient artifacts, which includes treasures from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and other ancient civilizations. Admire sculptures, pottery, jewelry, and other artifacts that provide insights into the art, culture, and daily life of ancient society.
Egyptian and Near Eastern collection
The Egyptian and Near Eastern Collection focuses on artifacts from ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Levant. You can marvel at mummies, sarcophagi, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and other objects that shed light on the religious beliefs, burial practices, and social structures of ancient Egyptians.
Kunstkammer Wien
Immerse yourself in the Chamber of Art and Wonders, where you'll encounter an eclectic array of curiosities and rarities collected by the Habsburgs over centuries. Some of its important highlights include intricate mechanical automata, exotic natural specimens, and precious gems.
European painting collection
Explore the museum's extensive collection of European paintings, featuring masterpieces by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Pieter Bruegel the Elder. These iconic works span various genres and styles, providing a comprehensive overview of Western European painting from the Renaissance to the Baroque period.
Decorative arts collection
Marvel at the museum's collection of furniture, ceramics, glassware, textiles, and metalwork from various historical periods and cultures. These pieces demonstrate the craftsmanship, design aesthetics, and technological innovations of their respective eras.
Baroque sculptures
Discover the museum's impressive collection of Renaissance and Baroque sculptures, crafted from marble, bronze, and other materials. Admire sculptures by Michelangelo, Donatello, Antonio Canova, and other masters in the museum’s gallery.
Coin collection
The coin collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum comprises a vast array of coins, medals, and other forms of currency from different historical periods and regions. This collection offers insights into the economic and cultural history of various civilizations, spanning ancient times to the modern era.
Arms and armor collection
This section features an impressive array of arms, armor, and military equipment from different periods. You can admire suits of armor, weapons, and other defensive gear, and learn about the evolution of warfare and the craftsmanship behind these objects.
Plan your visit
Main entrance
The primary entrance to the museum is located on Maria-Theresien-Platz, facing the twin museums on either side of the square—the Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Naturhistorisches Museum. This entrance provides direct access to the museum's main lobby.
Burgring entrance
The Burgring entrance is located on the side of the museum facing the Ringstrasse, a prominent boulevard encircling the historic center of Vienna. This entrance is convenient for visitors approaching from the Ringstrasse or nearby attractions such as the Hofburg Palace. Visitors in wheelchairs can enter through this entrance. The museum staff is always readily available to escort visitors into wide, accessible elevators, and guide them into the upper levels of the building.
The Kunsthistorisches Museum is open daily from June to August, with the coin cabinet only opening on Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Bags, laptops, umbrellas, and coats must be kept in the cloakroom before entering the museum galleries.
You can check out the souvenir shop inside the Kunsthistorisches Museum and pick up postcards, miniatures, and other mementos as keepsakes.
You can enjoy a variety of Austrian salads and pastries while enjoying views of the museum's stunning interior or relaxing in the outdoor seating area at Cafe im Kunsthistorischen Museum Wien.
You can make use of the free Wi-Fi in the Kunsthistorischen Museum to read about the history and creative process behind the artworks.
The Kunsthistorischen Museum provides wheelchairs for visitors with limited mobility, if you book a day in advance.
The Kunsthistorischen Museum is accessible to visitors in wheelchairs. The Burgring entrance 5 has a concierge who will assist visitors in wheelchairs to go up the second floor. There are 2 wide, accessible elevators, where wheelchairs can easily slide in. There are 5 accessible toilets on the lower ground floor, upper ground floor, and the first floor.
You can put your toddlers and babies in strollers and enter the Kunsthistorischen Museum.
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