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Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W)

ArchitectureDesignOpen until 6pmFrom €12Museumsquartier (U2)

Founded in 1993, the Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W) is Austria's national architecture museum, set in the former imperial stables that now form the MuseumsQuartier. Its permanent exhibition, Hot Questions – Cold Storage, draws on the country's most extensive archive of 20th- and 21st-century architecture. Changing exhibitions, tours, events and a public library explore how buildings and cities shape everyday life.

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Getting there

Museumsplatz 1 (MuseumsQuartier), 1070 Vienna, Austria

Nearest station: Museumsquartier (U2), Volkstheater (U2, U3, tram 49, bus 48A)

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Hours

Mon10:00–18:00
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–20:00
Thu10:00–18:00
FriToday10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €12

Reduced €9 (students under 27, seniors 65+, others); family ticket €14; free for children under 6 and on 1 May; students free Wed 17:00–20:00.

Nearby

mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien

Art1 min walk

Kunsthalle Wien

Art2 min walk

Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien)

Natural History2 min walk

Leopold Museum

Art2 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W) cost?
Standard adult admission to Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W) is €12. Reduced €9 (students under 27, seniors 65+, others); family ticket €14; free for children under 6 and on 1 May; students free Wed 17:00–20:00.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W)?
Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W) is open Daily 10:00–18:00, Wednesdays until 20:00. 24 and 31 December: 10:00–14:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W)?
Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W) is located at Museumsplatz 1 (MuseumsQuartier), 1070 Vienna, Austria, in the Neubau (7th district), MuseumsQuartier area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Museumsquartier (U2), Volkstheater (U2, U3, tram 49, bus 48A).
What can I see at Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W)?
Austria's national architecture museum in the MuseumsQuartier, tracing 20th- and 21st-century building from Red Vienna to today. Current highlights include Hot Questions – Cold Storage, Global – Neutral: Architecture from Austria in Africa and Asia 1955–1989, Temporary. Structures of Necessity.
Do I need to book Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W) 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 Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W)?
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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