The Kunsthistorisches Museum (KHM) stands as one of the world’s foremost art museums. Housed in a grand neo-Renaissance palace on Maria-Theresien-Platz, it was built between 1871 and 1891 by Emperor Franz Joseph I to showcase the extensive Habsburg collections. Inside, vast galleries, opulent staircases, and monumental architecture create a setting as magnificent as the art it contains.
What You’ll Find
European Painting Gallery: Home to the world’s largest collection of Pieter Bruegel the Elder masterpieces—such as The Tower of Babel, Children’s Games, and Hunters in the Snow. Other highlights include works by Rubens, Vermeer’s The Art of Painting, Caravaggio, Titian, and Dürer.
Kunstkammer Wien: A dazzling imperial \”Cabinet of Curiosities\” containing over 2,100 objet d’art—miniatures, timepieces, ivories, porcelain, and the legendary Cellini salt cellar (Saliera). One of the most extraordinary collections of its kind.
Permanent Collections: The Egyptian‑Oriental Collection, Greek and Roman Antiquities, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, and an illustrious coin cabinet. All part of one ticket covering the KHM’s main building.
Special Exhibitions on View
“Pitch Black – Colourful?” (Vitrine EXTRA #6) — Running until 31 August 2025, this exhibit explores color theory in unexpected visual contexts.
“The Princess of Naples” (Point of View #29) — Displays the iconic Velázquez portrait Infanta Margarita through 5 October 2025.
Visiting Info
Opening hours: Daily 10:00–18:00 (Thursdays until 21:00).
Admission:
Adult: €21 online / €23 onsite
Reduced: €18–19
Free for visitors under 19-years-old
Combination 7‑museum pass available for €53.
Guided tours: Audio guides included; group tours available in multiple languages from €3–6 or private tours from €90.
Date & Time: Open daily, 10:00–18:00 (Thu until 21:00)
Venue: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Maria‑Theresien‑Platz, 1010 Vienna
Admission: €21–23 adult, free under‑19s; special exhibitions included in standard ticket
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