Overview
Opened in 1891 to display the Habsburgs' vast art collection, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is one of the world's top art museums. It holds the world's largest collection of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, along with masterworks by Rubens, Rembrandt, Velázquez, Raphael, and Caravaggio. The building itself is a masterpiece — marble columns and ceiling frescoes create a palace-like atmosphere. Admission about EUR 21 (adult). U-Bahn U2 Museumsquartier or U3 Volkstheater station.
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (Thu until 21:00; closed Mondays).
Travel Tips
The audio guide (Korean available) enriches the experience. Having coffee under the dome at the second-floor café is a special treat.
Hotels near Kunsthistorisches Museum
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Naschmarkt
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Prater Park & Giant Ferris Wheel
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