This is pretty much the main reason why I went to Vienna. I've been a fan of Pieter Bruegel since…read morehigh school and this museum has the largest collection of his art in the world. I pretty much spent an hour sitting and looking at their exhibition of his paintings. While most of the art here is Renaissance or just after (and mainly Dutch, German, Italian, and French), there's other good stuff as well. If you like Spanish paintings, there's a lot of Diego Velasquez. Many of the exhibits have German and English descriptions of the art, but there are some that just have German, especially the ancient Greek/Roman and Egyptian parts of the museum. Of course, there are exhibits on relics from the Austro-Hungarian empire. The second (or kinda third) floor of the museum does not have much in terms of exhibits but has an extensive coin collection from that former empire. I liked some of the model ships they had to entertain the royalty during their long dinner parties. Knowing that I would go to other museums, I opt-ed for the 7 Museums annual pass for 53 Euros (as of this writing). It's worth it only if you go to at least two other museums. Just going to the Neue Hofburg across the street and the Imperial Treasury further down will equal the price you paid. I went to those, along with going to Kunsthistorisches another time and Imperial Carriage Museum at Schoenbrunn Palace. You also get re-entry privileges in case you wanted to get some food, because the cafe seemed pretty "touristy" here. Note, this pass does not get you into the Sisi Museum (or related ones) There aren't a ton of restrooms at this museum, so plan accordingly. You could probably cover this museum in about 90 minutes.

We visited this museum in the afternoon of the same day when we had visited the Belvedere Museum in…read morethe morning. If I had it to do over again, I think I'd split up the two art museums on different days. This museum is adjacent to the Hofbrug palace. It was designed as a museum originally, and the Hapsburgs spared no expense on the interior decor. I think I bought tickets in advance, but they were not assigned a time (or even a date). It was just 'one entry'. I suppose that is thanks to the museum's interior size - rooms are generally huge so crowding probably isn't much of an issue. You enter from the front stairway and have your ticket checked. As at the Belvedere, you need to check large bags in lockers that cost 2 Euros but which return your coin at the end. The lobby is a circular tower. There is a hole up through several floors. The 2nd level is a cafe and you can take an elevator up to a 3rd level and have interesting views back down to part of the ground floor. The layout of the museum is on 2 floors. Most people ascend to the upper floor first as that is where the more famous works are located. Here you'll find paintings from the 1600s forward. You'll see works by Velazquez, Caravaggio, Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Reubens (among others). The audio guide here had the 'select a number' when you encounter a numbered work you wanted to learn more about. It was worthwhile. The rooms are large and the paintings are spread out enough to allow a good flow. I never felt claustrophobic in here. The main stairway up to this floor is breathtaking as well. The ground floor had Egyptian, Greek, and Roman stuff on one side. This also had the largest collection of Roman jewelry I've seen too (maybe the only large set of it). There was at least one room dedicated to all manner of rings, necklaces, etc.). On the other side / wing of this floor is an odd collection of small statues and other odds and ends from the Hapsburgs. This was my favorite art museum in Vienna. I would definitely recommend a visit.

We loved it when we visited the Museums Monet van Gogh etc…read moreLower Belvedere too (2 blgs) down the hill We would visit again

We entered through the gardens and immediately I was in awe. You must walk through here and admire…read morethe baroque fountains, statues and landscaping. We were there in November so the flowers weren't in bloom, but I am sure that in the summertime the colors are magnificent. The gardens are free to the public and have been since 1780. This was an absolutely beautiful palace and a truly unique experience. A UNESCO World Heritage site that's known for its Baroque Grandeur. We purchased tickets to both the upper and lower houses to view the extensive art collections. If you like Gustav Klimt, this is where you will be able to see his most famous work The Kiss as well as some of his other paintings. It also houses paintings from Monet, and Van Gogh a magnificent Rodin sculpture.

It's not a huge museum, but the Albertina packs a lot of world-class stuff. If you're into…read moreImpressionist art, you'll find a good amount here. The "Monet to Picasso" exhibit is well-curated and you'll definitely enjoy their collection. The special exhibit they had during my visit was a modern art one, which isn't much my interest but definitely a change from their regular exhibits. Additionally, the museum has staterooms from the old Habsburg days. If you only have time for one small museum in Vienna, this one would be a very good choice.

Cute museum in Vienna We enjoyed the art- it was enjoyable…read moreto see. Took a few pics- Enjoy!

Leopold Museum, which has the biggest collection of Egon Schiele's works. Egon Schiele was…read moreinteresting. I did not know he was such a narcissistic twat until he went off to WWI and was humbled and matured by the soldiers he met. He really loved his wife, Edith, though who's to say if he would have stayed faithful if they both lived to old age. I had no idea he died at age 28, and he and his wife died within days of each other, and he died on Halloween 1918. There's a painting by Klimt I wanted to see, Death and Life, but unfortunately two of their floors were closed for some renovations, so I was disappointed that I was unable to view it during my visit to Vienna. Very easy to find in MuseumsQuartier, a short walk from Hofburg Palace.

Some construction in the museum, recommended to start at floor 4 and come down…read more Pluses 1. Great early Klimt- death is here- and early Austrian artists with furniture, including Klimt's original furniture he used 2. Open spaces 3. Clean bathrooms but must use ticket to enter by the cafe 4. Cafe available 5. Great gift store Areas to improve 1. Info about each art work is difficult to read, very small print so headphone guides with info may be helpful 2. Elevators very small and doors wouldn't open for a while so be patient Highly recommended and good value.

Cute, affordable and fun museum with a lovely staff and great customer service. I do recommend…read moregoing with a friend, as a few of the exhibits require at least two people. I had plenty of fun on my own, but definitely would have benefited from bringing someone along. Highly recommend!

Nice museum, very interesting for both adults and kids and extremely friendly staff…read more Can only recommend it!

Stumbled into this cozy alley and stayed for over an hour outside starring up at the tiled wall. I…read moreordered a cup of coffee and took a deep breath to examine every tile. This is a refreshing break. I sat outside among the leaves. The gift shop is super cool as well with amazing books in multiple languages on freidensreich hunderstwasser. Amazing life, incredible man- I left inspired!

Kunst Haus Wein is probably out of your way as a tourist, but a short cab ride or a nice, leisurely…read morewalk to the water will get you here -- and it's worth it. The Hunderwasser movement and style was totally new to me, but I got a detailed and beautiful look at the history. The collection is really amazing, and you could spend a long time being mesmerized by the pieces. The building itself is worth a visit. There are lots of random mosaics, interesting use of glass, a few straight corners. Also, the floors aren't flat!

I don't know I'd go out-of-my-way for this museum, unless you're really interested in the subject…read morematter, but it was a very nice spot to see artifacts and bling from the Holy Roman Empire and until the Austro-Hungarian empire. I thought the crowns and the various ceremony attire displayed were the most interesting of the items. The museum also contains several religious relics as well. I had the multi-museum pass, so that was the main reason why I came. While I thought this was an interesting visit, if you're pressed for time, you can skip this one.

There are several different museums within the Hofburg complex, all of which are close to each…read moreother but require separate admissions. This was one of them. It seemed like it might be interesting, and online photos play up the 'crown jewels' type aspects. I bought tickets online. This was not one where you had a timed entry, so it had some flexibility. I don't recall if they required you to check backpacks, as we left ours at the hotel that day due to another associated museum's prohibition on them. My verdict on this was that it was not as interesting as I'd hoped. Their breakdown is roughly: 20% crowns, swords, and jewels. 25% religious items like reliquaries. 50% robes (coronation, etc.). 5% miscellaneous. By far, the most common thing you'll see are robes / clothes. They did have a good audio guide (for a nominal extra charge). But if I'd known exactly what to expect, I don't think I'd have come here. It depends on what you are personally interested in, of course. However, given that most trips have a limited time budget, I think I'd have spent that time at some other museum / attraction instead. We spent about an hour touring the whole place, which was not small.

Quainter than I expected. The Sigmund Freud Museum on my…read morenice-to-visit-but-won't-cry-if-I-run-out-of-time itinerary. After visiting Mozarthaus, I enjoyed a long walk exploring Vienna and walking all the way to visit here. Walking through Sigmund Freud's apartments and office where he practiced felt clinical, which made sense, given his line of work. When I told the guy working at the ticket counter I was a student and qualified for a student discount, he asked me for my age. Rude, you don't ask a lady for her age. A nice history museum to visit while in Vienna.

Hmm.. it was a nice experience but not exactly what we expected…read more We learned that Sigmund Freud fled Austria and took virtually all of his things with him... so the museum were just the bones of his apartment with placards throughout with information on them... The energy was good, I'm glad we went, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way again.

This is a square. There is not that much special about it, except that it is near some art museums…read more It's also near various restaurants and places to buy snacks and food. It's spacious and comfortable and has some seating.

This place is amazing. Couches, food and great museums. The Leopold was our favorite but the mumok…read morewill be a hit with anyone who likes more Avant garde art. It can be very hot here so I'd avoid the outside on very hot days. There is a little shade but it's at a premium. There are often events here and it's a great place to hang out with a group.

A must visit for modern art lovers. The building is very unique and there are 8 floors to explore…read more We found the World of Tomorrow, Mapping the 60's and the permanent collection to be very interesting, though we didn't care for the dark images of the main Tobias Pils exhibit which was on display when we sent, but none the less there is plenty to see for everyone and also many child friendly areas.

MUMOK is okay. In terms of tourism, I wouldn't say MUMOK's collection is particularly of…read moreinternational importance. Nevertheless, I enjoyed visiting & seeing the modern art on display in many different forms. A highlight for me was the work of German photographer Karl Blossfeldt, who photographed plants & plant parts with amazing attention to composition and elements of design. There's a stunning photograph of unfurling Aristolochia leaves and stems that look like wrought ironwork. (It's worth Googling "Karl Blossfeldt Aristolochia stems and leaves" to take a look even if you're not able to visit the museum in person.)