Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien

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Prime Time – Travelling with a Roman Portable Sundial

Vitrine EXTRA #9: a four-centimetre Roman pocket sundial from the 2nd century CE, likely the most complete of only about twenty known worldwide.

Now showingUntil 14 Mar 2027€22

A Different Beauty: Japanese Ceramic Masterworks

Rough, asymmetrical tea-ceremony ceramics from Bizen, Hagi and Shigaraki, made by generations of master-potter families, from the Heinz Slunecko collection.

Upcoming17 Nov – 4 Apr 2027€22

Permanent Collections

Picture Gallery

The Habsburgs' Old Masters: the world's largest Bruegel group (Hunters in the Snow, Tower of Babel) plus Raphael, Titian, Vermeer, Rubens and Velázquez.

Permanent collection€22

Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities

More than 2,500 artefacts across three millennia, from Bronze Age ceramics and Greek vases to Roman marble portraits and early medieval treasures.

Permanent collection€22

Head & Shoulders – Coins in Fashion

Over 100 coin and medal portraits in the Coin Cabinet trace 2,400 years of hairstyles, beards, hats and collars, from antiquity to Renaissance trendsetters.

Permanent collection€22

Coin Cabinet

One of the world's great coin collections (600,000+ items), shown in three historic second-floor rooms: medals since 1400, money from barter to banknotes.

Permanent collection€22

Egyptian and Near Eastern Collection

Over 17,000 objects spanning 4,500 years, from mummies and papyri to the painted Old Kingdom tomb chapel of Ka-ni-nisut.

Permanent collection€22

Kunstkammer

Some 2,200 Habsburg treasures of gold, silver, ivory and gems, crowned by Benvenuto Cellini's Saliera, the golden salt cellar made for Francis I.

Permanent collection€22

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Visitor Information

How much does Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien cost?

Standard adult admission to Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien is €22. €22 online / €24 on site; reduced €19 online / €20 on site; under-19s free. Timeslot tickets required from 8 Sep 2026.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien?

Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien is open Daily 10:00–18:00, Thu until 21:00. 24 Dec 2026: 10:00–15:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien?

Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien is located at Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, Austria, in the Innere Stadt area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Volkstheater (U2, U3), Museumsquartier (U2) and Burgring (tram D, 1, 2).

What can I see at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien?

The Habsburgs' treasure house: Bruegel, Vermeer and Raphael under a gilded dome on the Ringstrasse. Current highlights include Picture Gallery, Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities and A Different Beauty: Japanese Ceramic Masterworks.

Do I need to book Kunsthistorisches Museum 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 Kunsthistorisches Museum 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.