MuseumsQuartier Wien
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Why go
- The Leopold Museum's collection of paintings by Egon Schiele, the largest in the world
- Modern art at the Mumok, a museum devoted to art of the 20th and 21st centuries
- MQ Libelle, the rooftop terrace on the Leopold Museum, completed in 2020 and free to visit
- The Mirror of Peace by Renee van Bavel, shown in MQ Haupthof until 30 June 2027
- The Baroque outer facade, the longest Baroque facade in Vienna
Opening hours
Today00:00 – 23:59, 10:00 – 18:00Show all
Don't miss
- Converter by Judith FegerlA permanent public artwork by Judith Fegerl, standing in the courtyard.MQ HaupthofPermanent
- Sculptures for the nichesWorks by Sonia Leimer and Tillman Kaiser, made for the niches.MQ Vorplatz
- Typecast for Life by MarijpolA work by Marijpol, shown in the Kabinett comic passage.Kabinett comic passage
- Wien 1900 Aufbruch in die ModerneThe Leopold Museum's permanent display.Leopold MuseumPermanent
- Permanent exhibition at the Architekturzentrum WienThe centre is devoted to contemporary architecture exhibitions.Architekturzentrum Wien, in the complexPermanent
Know before you go
- The site is freely open to all visitors, and its courtyards need no admission.
- Bikes, scooters and e-scooters may not be ridden across the site. Park them at the designated spots in the courtyards.
- Pets are allowed outdoors if leashed or otherwise secured. Indoor house rules apply.
- Private outdoor photos are generally allowed. Editorial or commercial photo and film shoots need prior approval.
- Photography inside museums and exhibitions follows each institution's own rules.
- Visitors must follow the site's house and event rules. Construction, events or weather can bring temporary restrictions.
- Found items are handed in at the security centre by the main entrance.
What's inside
- Leopold Museum: masterpieces of the Vienna Secession.
- Kunsthalle Wien: contemporary art from Vienna, with works by three artists.
- designforum Wien: 20 young design perspectives on the future.
- Halle E+G: the former winter riding school, built in classicist style in 1850–1854.
- An octagonal riding hall, built in 1874 for Empress Elisabeth, now holds a library of the architecture centre.
- Q21: workspaces for cultural organisations in the historic buildings.
- The main entrance on Museumsplatz leads straight into the main courtyard, Haupthof.
With kids
- ZOOM Kindermuseum, a children's museum, and DSCHUNGEL WIEN are based here.
- The complex also has a creativity centre for children.
- WIENXTRA-Kinderinfo offers quiet hours in a low-stimulus setting for children.
Tips for your visit
- A public toilet is near the main entrance. Toilets in the museums and food outlets are for their own visitors only.
- Many shops, cafés and restaurants are on site.
- Free wireless internet is available outdoors and in some indoor areas.
- Two cash machines are on site: one at the main entrance and one in Hof 2.
- Bottle and can return racks are accessible around the clock.
- General enquiries are best sent through the contact form or to [email protected].
- Urgent matters can also be phoned on +43 1 523 58 81.
Tours and audio guides
- MQ overview tour
- German and English Run by MQ Tours
- History walk
- Guided walk Traces the history of the place
- Vision und Widerstand
- Guided tour led by MQ director Bettina Leidl
Interesting facts5
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The complex draws around five million visitors a year.
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114,310 square
It covers 114,310 square metres and holds 61 cultural institutions.
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The Wiener Festwochen, the Viennale and ImPulsTanz festivals have been hosted here.
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When completed, it was the eighth-largest cultural site in the world.
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An artist-in-residence programme brings about 60 international artists a year.
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Shorts
History
The buildings were laid out as imperial stables in 1725. The stables once housed up to 600 horses and 200 carriages. A two-stage competition drew 88 project entries, and Ortner & Ortner won the second stage by unanimous jury decision. In 1993 more than 140 art historians and architects protested against the project, including Ieoh Ming Pei and Sir Ernst Gombrich. In 1994 mayor Helmut Zilk decided against a planned reading tower. The total conversion cost was about 150 million euros.
- 1713Emperor Karl VI commissioned Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach to design an imperial stable building.
- 1922The buildings were converted into the Messepalast.
- 1940–1945Propaganda events of the NS regime took place in the Messepalast.
- 1998Renovation of the former stables began in April 1998.
- 2001The site opened in two stages, on 29 June 2001.
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- 2026The MQ marks its 25th anniversary.
How to get there
- On footSeen from the Ringstraße, the site lies beyond Maria-Theresien-Platz, on the Zweierlinie and Mariahilfer Straße. Its neighbour is the Volkstheater.
- On footThe main entrance lies behind Museumsplatz. Address: Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien, in Neubau, the 7th district.
- TrainMetro U2 stops at Museumsquartier, and Metro U3 also serves the complex.
- TramTrams D, 1, 2, 49 and 71 run nearby.
- BusBus 57A stops at Museumsquartier.
- CarCars enter through the main driveway beside the Volkstheater.
- TrainPOPTIS, a digital guidance system at metro stations, helps blind and visually impaired passengers reach the site.
Accessibility
- Whole site The whole site is accessible without barriers.
- Step-free entry All entrances are wheelchair accessible, step-free or reached by a lift.
- Lift The lifts meet the ÖNORM EN 81-70 standard.
- Level paths The main paths are level.
- Stairs All stairs and steps are marked in signal colours.
- Accessible toilet Accessible toilets and changing rooms are in the main entrance.
- Accessible parking Four accessible parking spaces are available on the site.
- Wheelchair loan Two wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge at MQ Point in the main entrance.
- Assistance dogs Assistance dogs are allowed across the entire site.
- Tactile model A tactile model with raised labels stands in the forecourt.
- Sign-language tours Guided tours in sign language are offered on request.
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- Website
- kunsthallewien.at/
- Phone
- +4315235881
Questions and answers
Is MuseumsQuartier Wien free to visit?
The courtyards are freely open to all visitors with no admission. The MQ Libelle rooftop terrace is free to visit too. Entry to selected museums is free with the Kulturpass.
What are the opening hours of MuseumsQuartier Wien?
The site lists 24 hours on Monday. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday it lists 10:00–18:00, and on Thursday 10:00–20:00.
How do I get to MuseumsQuartier Wien by public transport?
Take metro U2 to Museumsquartier, or metro U3, which also serves the complex. Trams D, 1, 2, 49 and 71 run nearby, and bus 57A stops at Museumsquartier.
What can children do at MuseumsQuartier Wien?
ZOOM Kindermuseum and DSCHUNGEL WIEN are based here, and the complex has a creativity centre for children. WIENXTRA-Kinderinfo offers quiet hours in a low-stimulus setting.
Is MuseumsQuartier Wien wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The whole site is accessible without barriers, all entrances are step-free or reached by lift, and the main paths are level. Two wheelchairs can be borrowed free of charge at MQ Point in the main entrance.
Where can I park at MuseumsQuartier Wien?
Four accessible parking spaces are on the site. Cars enter through the main driveway beside the Volkstheater.
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