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Skip the hassle and wander through centuries of art, from Renaissance drawings to modern masterpieces, inside Vienna’s Albertina Museum.

Getting started

The Albertina Museum sits right in the heart of Vienna, just behind the State Opera House and a short stroll from Stephansplatz. The main entrance is through the Albertinaplatz; you’ll recognize it instantly by the grand statue of Archduke Albrecht on horseback.

Once inside, you’ll pass through a brief security check before entering the lobby. If you’ve booked an audio guide, simply collect it at the counter near the main ticket desk.

Art in a royal setting

Your visit begins in the opulent Habsburg State Rooms, where crystal chandeliers, silk wall coverings, and gilded mirrors reflect the grandeur of imperial Vienna. These 21 restored rooms, once the residence of Archduke Albert and Princess Maria Christina, let you step right into 18th-century court life.

Dürer’s detail and Da Vinci’s design

Next, you’ll enter one of the most remarkable print rooms in the world, home to the Albertina’s legendary collection of master drawings. Here, Dürer’s Young Hare and Praying Hands sit beside sketches by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci.

Impressionist treasures

As you step into the Batliner Collection galleries, the tone shifts from royal refinement to radiant color. See Monet’s reflections, Cézanne’s bold brushstrokes, and Picasso’s evolving style, all displayed in a sequence that tells the story of European modernism.

Temporary exhibitions in 2026

• Lisette Model's Retrospective (until 22 Feb 2026) - A comprehensive look at the influential photographer’s key works capturing raw urban life from the 1930s to 1950s, including iconic portraits like Coney Island Bather.
• Fascination Paper:Rembrandt to Kiefer (until 22 Mar 2026) – Explores the Albertina’s extraordinary holdings of art on paper across centuries, revealing paper’s versatility from old masters to contemporary works.
• Leiko Ikemura: Motherscape (until 6 Apr 2026) – Highlights poetic, emotionally charged works by the Japanese-Swiss artist focused on themes of femininity, transformation and the maternal landscape.
• Honoré Daumier: Mirror of Society (from 6 Feb 2026 – 25 May 2026) – A presentation of Daumier’s sharp social commentary through prints and caricatures reflecting 19th-century life and politics.
• Care Matters: An Exhibition of the VERBUND COLLECTION (12 Mar – 28 Jun 2026) – Showcasing works from the Verbund Collection that explore themes of care, connection and human experience.
• Richard Prince: Retrospective (17 Apr – 16 Aug 2026) – A major survey of the American artist’s provocative work across painting, photography and appropriation art.
• Helga Philipp: Spaces of Motion (1 May – 20 Sep 2026) – Focuses on dynamic abstract compositions by Philipp that evoke movement and spatial exploration.
• Collecting for the Future: 250 Years of the ALBERTINA Museum (16 Jun – 11 Oct 2026) – Celebrates the museum’s legacy with key highlights and acquisitions from its history.
• Travel Photography (15 Jul – 26 Oct 2026) – A thematic exhibition showcasing compelling photographic journeys from around the world.
• Picasso – Bacon: What It Means to Be Human (18 Sep 2026 – 31 Jan 2027) – Juxtaposes works by Picasso and Francis Bacon that probe emotion, identity and the human condition.
• Shara Hughes (9 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027) – A solo exhibition of vibrant, imaginative paintings by contemporary American artist Shara Hughes.
• Women Artists of the Albertina (30 Oct 2026 – 17 Jan 2027) – Highlights works by women artists in the Albertina’s collection, celebrating their contributions across generations.

Views fit for royalty

Before you leave, step out onto the Albertina’s terrace for one of Vienna’s most iconic views. From here, you’ll see the State Opera House, Burggarten, and the rooftops of the old city, a picture-perfect way to end your visit.

Lo más destacado

• Discover five centuries of artistic brilliance, from Dürer and Da Vinci to Monet and Picasso, under one regal roof at Vienna’s Albertina Museum.
• Wander through 20+ Habsburg State Rooms and world-renowned collections, from Old Master drawings to Impressionist masterpieces.
• Add an audio guide to dive deeper, as curators reveal Dürer’s precision, Monet’s light-filled brushwork, and Picasso’s bold reinvention of form.
• Upgrade to a combo ticket for access to Albertina Modern and Klosterneuburg, extending your art journey into the modern era.
• Fun fact: Albertina’s collection holds over one million prints and 65,000 drawings, making it one of the largest graphic art collections in the world.