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Leopold Museum

Museums ·Vienna ·Closed
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#7Things to do in ViennaTravelers' Choice 2026
  • Step-free access
  • Good on a rainy day

ADULTS EUR 16 · Reduced EUR 29

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What's on here

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Why go

  • Egon Schiele paintings, the largest collection of his work in the world
  • The Vienna 1900 section, focused on Vienna 1900 and Art Nouveau
  • The MQ Libelle rooftop, reached by two outside lifts free of charge, completed in 2020

Plan your visit

Prices

ADULTSEUR 16
ReducedEUR 29

From the venue's website · checked 24 Oct 2026

Opening hours

TodayClosedShow all
Monday10:00 – 18:00
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 18:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

Don't miss

  • La Vie et la MortLa Vie et la Mort by Gustav Klimt, one of the highlights of the collection.Leopold Museum, Museumsplatz 1, Vienna On the map
  • Biedermeier - Atmospheric RealismThe Biedermeier - Atmospheric Realism section of the collection.Leopold Museum, Museumsplatz 1, Vienna On the map
  • Expressionism and New ObjectivityThe section on Expressionism and New Objectivity, which continues the change from the Wiener Secession.Leopold Museum, Museumsplatz 1, Vienna On the map
  • Kokoschka, Gerstl and HoffmannWorks by Oskar Kokoschka, Richard Gerstl and Josef Hoffmann.Leopold Museum, Museumsplatz 1, Vienna On the map
  • Corinth, Egger-Lienz and WaldmüllerWorks by Lovis Corinth, Albin Egger-Lienz and Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller.Leopold Museum, Museumsplatz 1, Vienna On the map

Know before you go

  • Open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00-18:00, so closed on Tuesdays
  • Tickets can be bought online on the museum's own website
  • Large bags are not allowed inside the museum
  • Cameras must be left outside unless they fit in a small carry bag

What's inside

  • Collection sections on Vienna 1900, Biedermeier - Atmospheric Realism, and Expressionism and New Objectivity
  • Terrace with a kiosk and an outdoor seating area

With kids

  • Children are admitted free of charge.
  • Family tickets are offered.
  • A children's studio session runs on weekends, in German only.

Tips for your visit

  • Adult tickets cost 16 EUR.
  • Holders of a city card have their own ticket rate.
  • A combined ticket with the Kunsthistorisches Museum, mumok, MAK or the Sigmund Freud Museum is offered.
  • A rooftop package bundles a museum ticket, an audioguide and a drink.
  • An annual pass can be bought online.

Tours and audio guides

Public guided tours
German only · weekends, public holidays and selected days
Individual guided tours
Several languages · can be booked
Audio tours
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean Rent an audioguide or use a smartphone guide
Group tours
For groups and tour operators Groups of at least 10 from the same category get a group admission price
Virtual tour
Online, through Google Arts & Culture

Interesting facts5

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  1. 350,000 people

    About 350,000 people visit each year, more than any other building in the MuseumsQuartier.

    Leopold Museum - Wikipedia
  2. 5,300 objects

    The collection totals about 5,300 objects.

    Musée Leopold - Wikipedia
  3. 24 metres

    The outside is clad in white shell limestone, and the building stands 24 metres high.

    Leopold Museum - Wikipedia

  4. Exhibition halls have oak parquet floors, and the visible metal parts are patinated brass.

    Leopold Museum - Wikipedia

  5. The core covers the first half of the 20th century, running from the Wiener Secession to Expressionism.

    Leopold Museum - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

He and his wife Elisabeth gathered over 5,000 exhibits across five decades. The museum has been involved in many disputes over Nazi-looted art. In 2008 it was publicly accused of holding such art from Jewish owners. The dispute over the Portrait of Wally, once owned by art dealer Lea Bondi Jaray, was settled only after Leopold's death.

  1. 1950sRudolf Leopold, an eye doctor, begins collecting art.
  2. 1994The collection is placed in a private foundation.
  3. 2001The museum opens in the MuseumsQuartier at Museumsplatz 1.
  4. 2008Publicly accused of holding art stolen by the Nazis from Jewish owners.
  5. 2010Rudolf Leopold dies.
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  1. 2011Settles with the heirs of collector Moriz Eisler over disputed paintings.
  2. 2016Settles over five Schiele works with the heirs of Karl Maylaender.
  3. November 2023Heirs of Fritz Grünbaum sue over Schiele paintings.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry Step-free access is available besides the ten-metre-wide outdoor staircase to the entrance.

Sources: Leopold Museum - Wikipedia · Vienna/Neubau - Wikivoyage (see) · Leopold Museum · Leopold Museum · Tickets | VISIT | Leopold Museum · Leopold Museum - Wikipedia · Musée Leopold - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026

Where
Museumsplatz 1, Vienna

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Questions and answers

How much does a ticket to the Leopold Museum cost?

Adult tickets at the Leopold Museum in Vienna cost 16 EUR, and reduced tickets cost 29 EUR. Holders of a city card have their own ticket rate.

Are children admitted free to the Leopold Museum?

Yes, children are admitted free of charge. Family tickets are also offered.

What are the opening hours of the Leopold Museum?

The museum is open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00. It is closed on Tuesdays.

How do I get to the Leopold Museum in Vienna?

The museum stands at Museumsplatz 1 and is reached from the U2 metro line at Museumsquartier station. The U3 stop Volkstheater also serves it.

Can I buy Leopold Museum tickets online?

Yes, tickets are sold online through the museum's own website. An annual pass can also be bought online.

Is the Leopold Museum accessible without stairs?

Yes, step-free access is available at the Leopold Museum, besides the ten-metre-wide outdoor staircase to the entrance.

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