Vienna · KUNSTHISTORISCHES & ART MUSEUMS
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The good kunsthistorisches & art museums in Vienna go quickly, and the best go first. Here are the 15 finest, each with its price and the detail that sets it apart, so you can lock in a seat before the dates fill.
Day admission to Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum: imperial collections, Old Masters, Kunstkammer treasures, and a Klimt-linked staircase.
“Very nice experience, the museum has an excellent collection, the building is beautuful and the coffee shop is surreal”
Vienna’s Albertina Museum ticket for $23: Monet-Picasso modern art, rotating special exhibitions, and restored Habsburg State Rooms.
“Seeing the actual work of artists that I’ve only read about….reading the story behind the various pieces. The exhibits of the Hapsburg dynasty were incredible!! Especially as I’d just visited the Schönbrunn palace the day before.”
Combo ticket for Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum and Imperial Treasury. See master paintings, Habsburg crowns, and sparkling imperial jewels.
“Good to learn the rich history of the country. Well worth your time.”
Skip-the-line voucher for Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum. Explore Picture Gallery and Kunstkammer, with fast entry after voucher exchange.
“Very interesting, thought it was better than the British museum, collections on Egypt were outstanding”
Skip the guesswork with Leopold Museum admission. Explore Vienna’s modern Austrian art at your pace, including the world’s largest Egon Schiele collection.
“The Leopold Museum is amazing. The breadth and quality of artworks exhibition is fantastic. While building is functional, it's exterior is a bit cold. The interior is great, though.”
A smart Vienna art combo ticket covering the Kunsthistorisches and Leopold museums, including Klimt and Schiele, plus major Bruegel works.
MAK Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna: art, design, fashion, architecture in a Ringstraße landmark. Skip security, digital guide included.
“Ich war etwas enttäuscht, da vieles geschlossen wegen Bearbeitungen war. Hatte etwas mehrt erwartet.”
One ticket, two Vienna icons: Kunsthistorisches Museum and the Imperial Treasury with Habsburg crowns, regalia, and Old Masters.
“You can do it yourself at the museum but nice to have it preplanned”
Skip-the-line access to Vienna’s MAK Museum of Applied Arts for a smooth 1–2 hour visit covering five centuries of design and Klimt.
“The MAK was not crowded on the day that we visited (April 25) so we probably could have skipped the "skip the line" tickets which we purchased but they guaranteed our visit and made our entrance effortless. The MAK was a very different museum after the many we visited and would not be at the top of our list. However, the building itself that housed the collection was gorgeous and the Klimpt works of art (which were on permanent display) were well worth the visit.”
Entry to Albertina Modern at Künstlerhaus in Vienna. See modern/contemporary art from the Essl Collection and rotating special exhibitions.
“Awful! We are a family of 4 and the kids didn’t allowed to enter the museum because they were under 16. When we got the tickets, there wasn’t any warning about it”
Skip-the-line, small-group Kunsthistorisches Museum tour with admission, led by an expert, featuring Caravaggio, Vermeer, Breughel, and the Kunstkammer.
“The tour was excellent! Cornelia the guide was very nice, professional and interesting. The fact that the group was very intimate added a lot.”
Private 3-hour English tour of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum with admission included, guided by an art historian and focused on masterpieces.
“The tour guide Julia (or Julie) had complete command of the knowledge of art history, the painters/sculptors' biographies, the socio-economic backdrop of the 16th-19th centuries. She could also add humors and anecdotes to make her story-telling fun to listen. She is the perfect guide for this tour.”
Private Leopold Museum tour with art historian Julia on Schiele, Klimt, and Viennese Art Nouveau, with admission included. English, 2h15.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided excellent information about the Leopold and Viennese modern art.”
A 3-hour private Vienna route that links Klimt’s major works across Belvedere, Secession, and Leopold Museum with skip-the-line tickets.
“Julia, our wonderful guide, made this excursion one of the most memorable we have ever experienced. She made the beautiful paintings of Klimt come alive with her commentary and we absolutely loved the three museum tour. Very highly recommend!!!”
Small-group English guided Kunsthistorisches Museum tour with priority entry and admission included. See Bruegel, Vermeer, and curiosities.
“We have taken many tours through the years, and we do have to say that Brenda’s tour was thorough, wonderfully done, very informative and just all around spectacular! Her tour was one of the best if not the best we have ever had. She is a wealth of information, knows how it ties into history as well as very pleasant and respectful. A wonderful combination of qualities. Although I’m more of history and cultural buff than my partner, Brenda kept both of us very motivated and had us asking many questions, that is very appreciated. Our warm regards to Brenda and wish her happiness and success. Viator, you have an…”
