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Albertina
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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19th-century Habsburg palace with staterooms & collections of old master prints & 20th-century art.via Google
Housed in a former Habsburg residential palace, it features a world-class print collection and masterworks from Monet to Picasso.
- Good to know
- The palace staterooms are included in the admission ticket.
Reviews from Google
Visited this art museum around 4pm on a Wednesday. We bought our tickets inside at a kiosk and were inside less then 2 minutes later. The museum is well kept and I loved being able to see the Monets that they had and a Degas. The estate rooms were nice. I even found a painting I liked from an artist I had never heard of before, so that was lovely! The temporary exhibit, Care Matters wasn't my style so I walked through quickly. Overall a decent art museum.
We had seen a large collection of art, although we were mostly interested in the new Claude Monet & Pablo Picasso collection. I wish there had been more paintings from CM, nevertheless the other pieces were lovely aswell.
Visiting Albertina Museum was one of those experiences that stays with you long after you leave. The moment you walk in, you feel the elegance of Vienna’s imperial past, but without it feeling stiff or intimidating. The art collection is incredible — not in a “too much to process” way, but in a very well-curated, thoughtful way. Seeing original works by artists like Monet, Picasso, and Dürer up close is genuinely moving. The exhibitions are laid out so you can enjoy them at your own pace, whether you’re deeply into art or just curious. What I really loved was the mix of art and history. Walking through the Habsburg State Rooms gives you a real sense of how the palace was once lived in, and it adds so much character to the visit. The terrace view overlooking the Vienna State Opera is a lovely bonus and a perfect place to pause for a moment. The museum is well organized, not overly crowded, and easy to navigate. Staff were polite and helpful, and everything felt calm and refine very “Vienna” in the best way. If you’re visiting Vienna and want a museum that feels both culturally rich and genuinely enjoyable, Albertina is absolutely worth your time.
A magnificent collection of art. I loved coming here and wandering around. Modern art and renaissance, all beautiful and expertly curated. I did ask one of the people lurking around the art a question, and they did not seem to take it well. The restaurant in the museum is also excellent!
The Albertina is a fantastic museum and a must‑visit for art lovers in Vienna. Located right in the city center, it’s easy to include in any sightseeing plan. The collection is impressive, featuring famous works by Monet, Picasso, Klimt, and Dürer, with a good mix of classic and modern art. The museum is well laid out and not overwhelming, making it enjoyable even if you’re short on time. The historic rooms of the former palace are beautiful and add to the experience. Allow about 1–2 hours for a comfortable visit. A great stop for tourists looking to enjoy world‑class art in a stunning setting.