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mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien

ArtOpen until 6pmFrom €18Volkstheater (U2/U3)

Das mumok ist Österreichs bedeutendstes Museum für moderne und zeitgenössische Kunst und umfasst rund 12.500 Werke von etwa 1.600 Kunstschaffenden. Die Bestände wuchsen seit den Anfängen 1959 kontinuierlich – maßgeblich geprägt durch die Ludwig Collection, die Sammlung Hahn sowie einen der international umfangreichsten Bestände zum Wiener Aktionismus; Schwerpunkte bilden zudem Pop Art, Fluxus und Nouveau Réalisme. Seit 2001 residiert das Haus in einem markanten, mit Basaltlava verkleideten Kubus von Ortner & Ortner im MuseumsQuartier und bietet rund 4.800 m² Ausstellungsfläche auf mehreren Ebenen.

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Getting there

Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna, Austria

Nearest station: Volkstheater (U2/U3), Museumsquartier (U2), Burgring (tram D, 1, 2, 71)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
SatToday10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €18

€15 reduced for seniors 65+, students under 27, visitors with disabilities and the unemployed; free for under-19s and Bundesmuseen Card / Vienna Pass holders. The Level 0 collection prologue is free to all until 30 September 2026.

Nearby

Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W)

Architecture1 min walk

Kunsthalle Wien

Art2 min walk

Leopold Museum

Art2 min walk

Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien)

Natural History3 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien cost?
Standard adult admission to mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien is €18. €15 reduced for seniors 65+, students under 27, visitors with disabilities and the unemployed; free for under-19s and Bundesmuseen Card / Vienna Pass holders. The Level 0 collection prologue is free to all until 30 September 2026.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien?
mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien is open Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien?
mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien is located at Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna, Austria, in the Neubau / MuseumsQuartier area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Volkstheater (U2/U3), Museumsquartier (U2), Burgring (tram D, 1, 2, 71).
What can I see at mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien?
Österreichs größtes Museum für moderne Kunst: Warhol, Picasso, Beuys und der Wiener Aktionismus in einem dunklen Basaltkubus im MuseumsQuartier. Current highlights include Ludwig Collection, Tolia Astakhishvili: Figur des Kindes (Tolia Astakhishvili: Figure of the Child), Cameron Rowland.
Do I need to book mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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