Museum of Fine Arts - Kunsthistorisches Museum
- Address: Maria Theresien-Platz, Vienna
- Hours: Open Tues - Sun 10am - 6pm, Thurs 10am - 9pm
- Admission: €12-18
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Cultural Experience,
Museum
The Museum of Fine Arts, or Kunsthistoriches Museum, houses the fabulous art collection of the Habsburgs, the royal dynasty of Austria for over 600 years. Emperor Franz Joseph I commissioned the building as part of his expansion of Vienna in 1858 and it took twenty years to build, opening in 1891.
Inside you'll find amazing art treasures including Greek, Roman and Egyptian antiquities, European paintings and sculptures, a coin collection which is one of the 5 best in the world, and a library specializing in Austrian Theater History of around 90,000 items. The building itself is also worth seeing with its sweeping staircases and murals.
Latest Reviews
Review by Ms A R, March 2013
Doing what: Welcome to Vienna - Vienna Card, Hop-on-Hop off Tour, Morning Tea and Lunch or Dinner
Our Viator visitor package proved good value and helped me and my partner make the most of our 1 week visit. The Vienna Card was most useful and gave meaningful discounts off all of the sites, museums, galleries etc we visited. The morning tea and evening dinner were excellently chosen locations with warm welcomes from everybody and a high standard of cuisine.
Review by rex, October 2011
Doing what: Welcome to Vienna - Vienna Card, Hop-on-Hop off Tour, Morning Tea and Lunch or Dinner
Well worth while the public transport system is excellent
Review by Richard D, August 2011
Doing what: Welcome to Vienna - Vienna Card, Hop-on-Hop off Tour, Morning Tea and Lunch or Dinner
Excellent value package.
All aspects lived up to expectations.
Practical Info
Take metro line U3 to Volktheater station or tram D to the Kunsthistoriches stop.
