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Otto Meets Albertina

German comedy legend Otto Waalkes as painter, sending his Ottifants roaming through art history in dialogue with the Albertina's collection.

Now showing3 Jun – 10 Jan 2027€20.90

Picasso - Bacon: What It Feels Like to Be Human

Major face-off between the 20th century's two great figurative painters, Picasso and Bacon, and their savage reinventions of the human body.

Now showing18 Sept – 31 Jan 2027€20.90

Shara Hughes: Sink In

Fever-dream landscapes by US painter Shara Hughes: giant flowers, enchanted forests and blazing sunsets in fauvist, expressionist colour.

Now showing9 Oct – 28 Feb 2027€20.90

Her Story: Women Artists of the Albertina

The first show devoted to the women artists in the Albertina's collection, from medieval convent woodcuts to early feminist work of the 1970s.

Now showing30 Oct – 14 Feb 2027€20.90

Arnulf Rainer

Tribute to Arnulf Rainer (1929-2025), the uncompromising Austrian innovator whose radical 1950s overpaintings pushed painting to its limits.

Upcoming12 Nov – 25 Apr 2027€20.90

Permanent Collections

Habsburg State Rooms

20 restored neoclassical state rooms from the palace's century as a Habsburg residence, with silk walls, chandeliers, marquetry and fine furniture.

Permanent collection€20.90

Monet to Chagall: The Batliner Collection

Permanent display of modern masterpieces, from Monet, Degas and Cezanne through Expressionism and the Russian avant-garde to Picasso.

Permanent collection€20.90

Nearby

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Theatermuseum (Palais Lobkowitz)

Music1 min walk

Heidi Horten Collection

Heidi Horten Collection

Art1 min walk

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State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)

Architecture2 min walk

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Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien)

Local History3 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Albertina cost?

Standard adult admission to Albertina is €20.90. Free under 19; EUR 17.50 for seniors 65+ and visitors under 26. Combined ticket for all three Albertina venues EUR 29.90.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Albertina?

Albertina is open Daily 10:00-18:00; Wednesday and Friday until 21:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Albertina?

Albertina is located at Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria, in the Innere Stadt area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Karlsplatz/Oper (U1, U2, U4), Stephansplatz (U3) and Kärntner Ring/Oper (tram 1, 2, D, 62, 71).

What can I see at Albertina?

Habsburg palace on a city bastion, holding Dürer's Hare, a million prints and a Monet-to-Picasso masterpiece gallery. Current highlights include Arnulf Rainer, Her Story: Women Artists of the Albertina and Shara Hughes: Sink In.

Do I need to book Albertina 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 Albertina?

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.