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The Albertina in Vienna houses one of the largest art galleries in Austria, with an impressive collection of Impressionist art as well as art from the early 20th century - including works by Picasso, Magritte, Monet and Marc Chagall. Thanks to various temporary exhibitions, photographs and architecture are just as often in the spotlight at the historic museum. Also, a new branch called Albertina modern, which focuses entirely on modern art, has opened not far from the main building.

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Current exhibitions

True Colors

Color in Photography from 1849 to 1955

The exhibition "True Colors - Color in Photography from 1849 to 1955" explores how color was incorporated into photography by showcasing remarkable works from the ALBERTINA Museum's photo collection. It traces the evolution of color photography from the 19th century's initial experimental techniques to the widespread use of analog color photography that developed in the 1950s. Highlighted are key innovations such as the 1891 interference process and the Lumière brothers' early 20th century autochromes, demonstrating a variety of photochemical and three-color approaches to create color images. The exhibition delves into the contexts in which historical color photography was utilized and examines the impact of popular color processes on image culture during the first half of the 20th century.

Jan 24, 2025 Apr 21, 2025, ALBERTINA

Drawing Friday

Drawing from real-life subjects has a long-standing tradition in classical art education, and we are bringing this tradition to the present at the ALBERTINA. Each Drawing Friday will focus on a different theme. Whether it's copying, free interpretation, or creating your own compositions, drawing helps sharpen observation skills and practice the coordination between hand and eye. It provides a calming experience and is fun! Materials (clipboard, pencil, paper) will be provided. An art education expert will accompany you throughout the creative process.

Feb 14, 2025 Apr 25, 2025, ALBERTINA

Matthew Wong – Vincent van Gogh

Painting as a Last Resort

This exhibition presents a thoughtful contrast between approximately 44 paintings and 12 works on paper by Matthew Wong alongside carefully selected pieces by Vincent van Gogh. Collaboratively organized with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Kunsthaus Zürich, and the Matthew Wong Foundation, it offers a unique exploration of the links between these two artists across time and style.

Feb 14, 2025 Jun 19, 2025

Jenny Saville

Gaze

The ALBERTINA is hosting Austria’s first-ever solo exhibition dedicated to Jenny Saville, one of the leading contemporary female artists. Born in England in 1970, she is recognized alongside Tracy Emin and Damien Hirst as part of the Young British Artists movement. Her work draws inspiration from Old Masters such as Leonardo and Raphael, as well as modern artists like Egon Schiele, Pablo Picasso, Francis Bacon, and Lucian Freud. Saville's figurative paintings explore the body in its fleshiness while engaging with various media. Since the 1990s, she has produced strikingly corporeal representations characterized by their directness and immediacy. This exhibition provides an overview of her work from the last two decades and features new, previously unseen pieces.

Mar 21, 2025 Jun 29, 2025, ALBERTINA

Schätze der ALBERTINA. Kunstgespräche zu Meisterwerken

The Art Talks are a format designed for everyone interested in art! Much like a radio program, masterpieces, as well as artists from the ALBERTINA collections, are introduced. We provide interesting insights about the treasures of the ALBERTINA through discussion, and we especially welcome participation from individuals with visual impairments or blindness.

Mar 26, 2025 Dec 6, 2025

Francesca Woodman

Works from the VERBUND COLLECTION, Vienna

This exhibition highlights the impressive photographs and works of Francesca Woodman. In collaboration with the VERBUND COLLECTION, ALBERTINA presents the first museum exhibition of the American-Italian artist Francesca Woodman (1958–1981) in Austria. Woodman created her oeuvre during an eight-year period from 1973 to 1981, characterized by passionate self-staging and the creative positioning of the female body within spatial configurations in the context of conceptual photography and performance. Her themes revolve around femininity, vulnerability, and creative self-portrayal. Since its founding in 2004, the VERBUND COLLECTION has continuously acquired photographs by Woodman and now holds approximately 80 works, including 20 vintage pieces, making it one of the most comprehensive collections of this exceptional artist.

Apr 4, 2025 Jun 7, 2025, ALBERTINA

DE SCULPTURA

Skulpturen finden ihren Ort

In 2025, ALBERTINA KLOSTERNEUBURG will fully embrace the theme of De Sculptura. The exhibition will showcase an array of sculptures crafted from diverse materials, all from the ALBERTINA collection, highlighting the rich variety within this art form: Annette Messager creates breathing (inflating and deflating) organs from light balloon silk, contrasting sharply with Kennedy Yanko’s hefty metal pieces. Claudia Märzendorfer knits and stitches life-sized truck components into soft sculptures, while Iranian artist Soli Kiani addresses sociopolitical issues with her rope sculptures. This presentation is further enhanced by the generous donation from Andreas Slominski, whose relief works and renowned trap objects engage with social mechanisms. The award-winning architecture of ALBERTINA KLOSTERNEUBURG seems perfectly designed for engaging with sculptural art.

Apr 17, 2025 Feb 11, 2025, ALBERTINA KLOSTERNEUBURG

Candlelight Concerts in der ALBERTINA

The Candlelight Concerts bring the magic of a vibrant, multisensory musical experience to remarkable venues in Vienna that have never been used for this purpose before. Candlelight was created with the aim of making classical music more accessible to music lovers of all ages, showcasing exceptional talents, and highlighting unique venues that are part of the urban heritage. Enjoy a diverse program by the glow of thousands of candles – ranging from traditional classical music such as Mozart and Vivaldi to contemporary interpretations like Queen and Ed Sheeran, as well as genres such as film music and jazz.

Apr 18, 2025 Apr 18, 2025

Damien Hirst

Drawings

Damien Hirst is renowned globally for his iconic paintings, sculptures, and installations. However, his drawings have not received as much attention until now. The ALBERTINA MODERN will present these works for the first time in a museum context. This exhibition offers visitors fascinating insights into Hirst’s creative process from his early sketches in the 1980s, many of which served as precursors to his groundbreaking works. The artist’s sketchbooks reveal the fundamental processes behind these creations. In some instances, Hirst’s drawings are intended to emphasize the concepts underlying his paintings and sculptures, which he regards as equally important to their physical manifestation. Furthermore, for his installation "Making Beautiful Drawings," Hirst designed a drawing machine that features a rotating disc, onto which various colors are applied to create his Spin Drawings.

May 7, 2025 Oct 12, 2025, ALBERTINA MODERN

Travels

Artists on the move

Whether drawn by ancient architecture and landscapes under the southern sun, the familiar alpine worlds, or the surroundings of Vienna, travel provided artists with myriad inspirations. The exhibition at ALBERTINA explores this artistic wanderlust through masterpieces from the 18th and 19th centuries in its own collection. The journey spans from the 'Grand Tour' to explorative voyages, highlighting the various landscapes and motifs captured, as well as the relationship with nature in the works of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Jakob Alt, Thomas Ender, and Tina Blau. Delicate drawings and vividly colored watercolors evoke a longing for new horizons and reflect on the individual experiences of nature and the travel conditions of that era.

Jun 27, 2025 Aug 24, 2025, ALBERTINA

Leonardo – Dürer

Renaissance Master Drawings on Colored Ground

This exhibit at the ALBERTINA showcases carefully selected drawings from the museum's own collection alongside prestigious loans from global institutions. It provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of this artistic technique, culminating in the works of Leonardo da Vinci and Albrecht Dürer.

Jul 3, 2025 Sep 6, 2025

Brigitte Kowanz

Light Is What We See

At the core of Brigitte Kowanz's work lies the question, 'What is light?' Her response is, 'Light is what we see,' alluding to the paradox that while light makes everything visible, it remains mostly invisible itself. This retrospective at the ALBERTINA showcases significant works created by this notable artist since the 1980s. Light, which embodies qualities of ephemerality, boundlessness, and immateriality, plays a pivotal role in this exhibition. Her light-based artworks are displayed in specially crafted mirrored spaces, reflecting infinitely or made visible through the use of black lights. The exhibition also features the iconic pieces Morsealphabet and Email 02.08.1984 03.08.1984, which resonate with contemporary themes of digitization, virtualization, and the information society.

Jul 18, 2025 Sep 11, 2025

The Viennese Bohème

Works from the Hagen Society

In 1905, the Hagen Society confidently donated over 800 drawings to the ALBERTINA, a significant gesture that underscores their influence as a precursor to the Secession and the Hagenbund. Between 1880 and 1900, members of this Viennese artist society gathered frequently at the Zum blauen Freihaus pub and Café Sperl. This lively environment fostered the creation of numerous drawings and watercolors from artists like Josef Engelhardt, Adolf Böhm, Rudolf Bacher, Johann Victor Krämer, and others. Using this impressive collection, ALBERTINA presents its inaugural exhibition featuring portraits, caricatures, grotesques, depictions of Viennese characters, dreamlike landscapes, and drawings that hint at the upcoming Secession movement. Many of these works were featured in the art magazine Ver Sacrum, marking this exhibition as a vital contribution to the study of Viennese modernism.

Jul 25, 2025 Dec 10, 2025, ALBERTINA

Gothic Modern

Munch, Beckmann, Kollwitz

Commonly understood as a fundamental break with tradition, modernism has overlooked the significant role played by a deliberate return to the distant past of the late Middle Ages in the reinvention of art around 1900. This exhibition illuminates a development from 1870 to 1920, showcasing how numerous artists, including Edvard Munch, Vincent van Gogh, Käthe Kollwitz, Max Beckmann, and Otto Dix, were inspired by the expressive art of figures like Holbein, Dürer, Cranach, and Baldung Grien. Their encounters with medieval aesthetics stirred deep emotions and opened new avenues for artists to grapple with core questions of human existence. The exhibition at ALBERTINA uniquely combines masterpieces of modern art with those from the 15th and early 16th centuries.

Sep 19, 2025 Nov 1, 2026, ALBERTINA

Lisette Model

Retrospektive

Lisette Model (1901–1983), originating from a Jewish family in Vienna, is regarded as one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. The exhibition at ALBERTINA showcases a comprehensive retrospective of her most significant body of work from 1933 to 1957. In addition to iconic photographs such as 'Coney Island Bather' and 'Café Metropole', there are also rarely exhibited works on display. Following her emigration to New York in 1938, Model quickly gained recognition, capturing the complexities of urban life for magazines like Harper’s Bazaar: the poverty of the Lower East Side, the leisure activities of the upper class, and the nightlife in bars and jazz clubs. During the McCarthy era, Model became a renowned teacher. This exhibition also features the first public presentation of the original draft of her 1979 monograph, a classic in the history of photography books.

Oct 31, 2025 Feb 22, 2026

Remix

From Gerhard Richter to Katharina Grosse

This exhibition at ALBERTINA MODERN presents the Viehof Collection, one of Germany’s most significant private collections, for the first time in Austria. It offers a comprehensive overview from Gerhard Richter and Sigmar Polke, who epitomize the bold, socially critical art of the 1960s, through the influential figures of the 1980s such as Albert Oehlen and Katharina Sieverding, leading to the realm of contemporary abstract art featured through works by Corinne Wasmuht and Katharina Grosse. The exhibition juxtaposes contrasting perspectives, showcasing Jörg Immendorff's expansive large-scale works alongside the conceptual pieces of Joseph Beuys, as well as distinctive contributions from Anne Imhof, Katharina Fritsch, and Nairy Baghramian, which convey a vastly different tone. This shift illuminates how the principle of national artistic schools has been supplanted by a focus on individual styles.

Nov 4, 2025 Jul 9, 2025, ALBERTINA MODERN

Jitka Hanzlová

Jitka Hanzlová fled from the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic to West Germany in 1982, where she studied photography in Essen. Her biography significantly influences the main themes of her works: exile, memory, and identity. The ALBERTINA exhibition showcases ten of her most important series: Rokytnik (1990–1994), dedicated to her hometown of the same name, and Forest (2000–2005), which reflects the woods of her childhood. Later, she created portrait series in urban settings, such as Bewohner (1994–1996) and Female (1997–2000), exploring the relationship between individuals and their environments. Born in 1958, Hanzlová is recognized as one of the leading contemporary women photographers internationally. She was awarded the European Photography Award in 1995 and the Paris Photo Prize for Contemporary Photography in 2007. The ALBERTINA is proud to present Hanzlová's first solo museum exhibition in Austria.

Nov 7, 2025 Feb 11, 2025, ALBERTINA

Leiko Ikemura

Motherscapes

This exhibition at the ALBERTINA showcases a selection of works by Leiko Ikemura (*1951 in Tsu, Japan). Renowned for her poetically impactful art where she merges Western and Eastern influences, this Japanese-Swiss artist explores themes such as femininity, transformation, and identity. Ikemura captures the fragility and enigma of human existence in images that are both universal and deeply personal. Her body of work is distinguished by its surreal visual language and includes a range of luminous paintings, simplified drawings, and sculptures made from glazed terracotta, glass, and bronze. A central theme of her work is the close connection between humanity and nature, illustrated by the blending of body and landscape as well as through the representation of hybrid beings.

Nov 21, 2025 Feb 8, 2026

The Fascination of Paper

New perspectives on the collection

The ALBERTINA houses one of the largest collections of drawings, prints, and artistic works on paper worldwide. This remarkable exhibition explores the richness and allure of paper in its various forms. Spanning several centuries from the 15th century to the modern era, it features works from the Graphic Art Collection, the Architectural Collection, and the Collection of Contemporary Art. Among the displays are copperplate engravings for playing cards, large-scale three-dimensional objects, and rarely exhibited pieces that showcase the full spectrum of this unique collection and its artistic style. These unexpected combinations powerfully demonstrate the versatility of paper as a medium.

Dec 12, 2025 Mar 8, 2026

8 tips for visiting the Albertina

Albertina | Photo: Flickr, Sandor Somkuti - CC BY-SA 2.0
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Keep an eye on the exhibitions Neben einer Dauerausstellung mit vielen Klassikern der Mal- und Zeichenkunst vom 15. Jahrhundert bis heute bietet die Albertina auch ständige Wechselausstellungen zu verschiedenen Themen sowie eine Foto- und Architektursammlung. Erkundige dich vor deinem Besuch also darüber, welche aktuellen Spezialausstellungen möglicherweise für dich interessant sein könnten.
Keith Haring. The Alphabet | Photo: Flickr, Heinz Bunse - CC BY-SA 2.0
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Save money with the Vienna PassThose who plan a long visit of Vienna with visits to multiple attractions and museums are well advised to get the so-called Vienna Pass. The entry to the Albertina without queuing is included as well as several other attractions.
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Avoid queuesLines to buy tickets on site can stretch all the way down the stairs in front of the entrance, especially on rainy days in the spring and summer. Book your tickets in advance to avoid standing in line.
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Do not confuse with Albertina modernBeware: The Albertina is not the same as the Albertina modern. The latter is a new location, not far from the Albertina proper. As the name suggests, the new branch focuses entirely on modern art. Tickets for the Albertina modern must be purchased separately, but can also be redeemed online in advance.
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Don't forget your cameraPhotography is permitted in the Albertina - but without flash, tripods or selfie sticks! Photos for commercial use need a special permission. By the way, there are also many great photo motifs outside the Albertina. At the Vienna Hofburg, where the entrance to the museum is located, you can take excellent photos of the Vienna State Opera and the Hotel Sacher. A special highlight is the scenery at sunset.
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Don't forget the impressive state roomsIn addition to classical pictorial art, the Albertina also contains lots of the old Viennese splendor. After all, the museum is housed in the Palais Erzherzog Albrecht; guests can therefore visit the former state staterooms of the Habsburgs. The living quarters of Archduchess Marie-Christine and Archduke Charles, decorated in impressive colors and with original furniture, can be visited with the same ticket that is valid for the art exhibitions.
Albertina monument | Geolina163 - CC BY-SA 4.0
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Observe the house rulesAs in other art museums, it is customary at the Albertina to keep quiet and not touch any works of art. Talking on the phone is prohibited in the exhibition rooms. Luggage, such as large backpacks, must be stowed at the entrance to avoid unintentionally damaging the exhibits. Staff members in the exhibition rooms therefore occasionally check that all guests adhere to these rules.
Gottfried Helnwein: Pink Mouse | Unsplash: Stefano Zocca
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Visit the caféShould you need a meal break, the Café DO & CO inside the museum offers a variety of culinary specialties from Vienna. Table reservations are recommended, so if you want to dine at the museum, plan so in advance.
Albertina stairs | Dennis Jarvis - CC BY-SA 2.0

A brief history of the Albertina

The Albertina is one of the most important sights of Vienna with more than one million visitors per year. So that you are not overwhelmed on site, we offer you a short outline of the most important facts about the Albertina.

An exhibition full of masterpieces

The Albertina's permanent collection includes art by quite a few modern and contemporary masters, such as Monet, Degas, Picasso, Magritte and Miró. Drawings in the graphic collection are by Michelangelo, Dürer or Raphael, but also by Austrian artists, including Egon Schiele and Gustav Klimt, Gottfried Helnwein and Valie Export.

The origins of the impressive art collection

The Albertina received its name in 1921, when the building and its art collection became the property of the newly founded Republic of Austria. The collection is named after Duke Albert of Saxe-Teschen, who received a large part of the art collection as a gift from a Genoese count in 1776. He eventually laid out the ever-growing collection in such a way that it traced the development of European art from the late Middle Ages. When he died in 1822, the collection already included 14,000 drawings and 200,000 prints. While today mainly impressionist and modern art is exhibited, the drawings and prints still form the basis of the collection.

Second location: Albertina modern

Since 2020, the Albertina modern displays contemporary artworks on more than 2,000 m² (21,500 ft²). The museum's second location in the historic Künstlerhaus Wien is a 10-minute walk away on Karlsplatz and features contempurary works by artists like Erwin Wurm, Andy Warhol, Georg Baselitz, and Maria Lassnig.

Location next to Vienna

But the Albertina modern was not the end of the museum’s renewal efforts. In 2022, the Albertina announced its next branch in Klosterneuburg. Since the collection has grown so quickly, the decision was made to open this third location called Albertina Klosterneuburg Essl Museum. The Lower Austrian municipality adjoins Vienna directly to the north on the eastern bank of the Danube and is quickly accessible by train.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Albertina accessible for disabled persons?

All public areas of the museum are wheelchair-friendly. Wheelchairs, walkers, and audio receivers may be borrowed with the deposit of identification. Assistance dogs are allowed in the museum, but owners are asked to bring papers and contact the Albertina in advance. Sign language tours are available. Read more.

Are there guided tours?

Yes, guided tours of the Albertina can be booked for €5 per person. However, these must be booked online at least three days before the visit. Read more.

Is there an audio guide?

An audio guide is available in English, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, Japanese, and Ukrainian. Read more.

How long does a visit to the Albertina take?

Around two hours should be allowed for the main exhibition of paintings, sculptures and drawings. If you are also interested in the photography and architecture exhibitions, it can take up to four hours. Read more.

Can I sketch in the gallery?

Guests are allowed to make sketches with a pencil and a pad of A4 size (or smaller) as long as the museum is not too busy. Other materials are not allowed, nor is sitting on the floor. Read more.

Can I leave my luggage at the Albertina?

A paid checkroom can be found on the entrance floor, free lockers on floor 1. Guests are asked to leave backpacks, bags, and coats either in a locker or with the checkroom. Small bags may be taken into the exhibition, but must hang over the shoulder. Read more.

Does the Albertina offer Internet?

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum. The museum management would like guests to share their experiences on social media platforms using the tags @AlbertinaMuseum or #AlbertinaMuseum. Read more.

General information

opening hours

The Albertina as well as the Albertina modern are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the main Albertina museum even open until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Die Albertina Klosterneuburg ist vorübergehend geschlossen und wird von April bis Oktober geöffnet sein.

address

Albertina
Albertinaplatz 1
1010 Vienna

how to get there

The Albertina Museums are only a short walk from the U-Bahn stations Karlsplatz (U1, U2, and U4) and Stephansplatz (U3). It can also be reached via tram lines 1, 2, D, 62, 71, or the Lokalbahn to Baden, all of which stop at the station Kärnter Ring/Oper. Public bus number 2A also stops at the Albertina.

website

Official site: https://www.albertina.at/

tickets

Tickets cost €19.90 for adults, €15.90 for seniors aged 65 and above, and €15.90 for visitors under 26. Children under 19 can enter for free. Friends of the Albertina, ICOM members, and Kulturpass cardholders may also enter for free. Special needs visitors are charged €7.00. Ö1 Club members (with membership card) are charged €17.90. Vienna City Card holders are charged €17.90. Tickets to the Albertina modern cost €15.90 for adults, €13.90 for seniors aged 65 and above, and €13.90 for visitors under 26. Children under 19 and special needs visitors enter for free. Friends of the Albertina, ICOM members, and Kulturpass cardholders may also enter for free. Ö1 Club members (with membership card) are charged €12.90. Admission to Albertina Klosterneuburg costs €9.00 for adults, €7.00 for seniors aged 65 and above, and €7.00 for visitors under 26. Children under 19 and special needs visitors can enter for free. Friends of the Albertina, ICOM members, and Kulturpass cardholders also enter for free. Ö1 Club members (with membership card) are charged €7.00. Admission Combined Tickets ALBERTINA, ALBERTINA MODERN & ALBERTINA KLOSTERNEUBURG cost €24.90 for adults, €19.90 for seniors aged 65 and above, and €19.90 for visitors under 26. Children under 19 and special needs visitors enter for free.
Klaus Kainz
Written byKlaus KainzAs a studied historian, Klaus is not only interested in historical sights, but also in their fascinating backgrounds. For TicketLens, he gets to the heart of the most interesting information about attractions and travel destinations.
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