MAK – Museum of Applied Arts

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VALLY WIESELTHIER: Ceramic Sculptor

A survey of Viennese ceramist Vally Wieselthier (1895-1945), whose expressive ceramic sculpture spanned Europe and America, with many works from her US estate shown for the first time.

Now showing29 Apr – 10 Jan 2027€19

THOMAS DEMAND: Rooms That Dream of the Past

Thomas Demand turns historic theatre set models, from the Baroque to the early 20th century, into a new photographic series with large wall installations and custom lighting.

Now showing27 May – 24 Jan 2027€19

20 Years of VIENNA DESIGN WEEK: A City Full of Posters

Posters from two decades of Vienna Design Week, honouring the designers who shaped the festival's look each autumn. In the MAK Poster Forum.

Now showing29 Sept – 1 Nov€19

ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION KITS 1890–1990: Plenty to Play With!

About 150 building kits from a century of toy-making, from wood and metal to Galalith and Lego, with eight hands-on stations where visitors can play and build.

Now showing7 Oct – 14 Mar 2027€19

ANNEA LOCKWOOD: A SOUND MAP OF THE DANUBE

Presented with Wien Modern, Annea Lockwood's multichannel sound installation follows the Danube from the Black Forest to the Black Sea, weaving river sounds with the voices of people who live by it.

Now showing28 Oct – 29 Nov€19

100 BESTE PLAKATE 25: Deutschland Österreich Schweiz

The 21st edition of the best posters from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, from experimental author graphics to corporate design. In the MAK Plakat Forum.

Upcoming2 Dec – 4 Apr 2027€19

BEFORE DARK: Viennese Interior Design in the Interwar Period

Set designer Anna Viebrock stages MAK collection objects from 1918-1938 as a domestic experiment, exploring how housing and interiors reshaped Vienna after World War I.

Upcoming16 Dec – 2 May 2027€19

Permanent Collections

MAK Permanent Collection Asia

Artist Tadashi Kawamata's wooden showcases and narrow paths frame distinguished objects from China, Japan and Korea, exploring exchange between East Asia and Europe.

Permanent collection€19

MAK Permanent Collection Textiles and Carpets

A newly designed presentation of one of the world's most valuable carpet collections, set among textile highlights that reveal trade routes, techniques and cultural exchange.

Permanent collection€19

VIENNA 1900—Everyday. A Total Work of Art

The MAK's reinstalled Vienna 1900 collection traces Wiener Werkstätte, Secession and Bauhaus-era reform through themes, showing how architecture, painting and applied arts forged a new aesthetic.

Permanent collection€19

Nearby

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Dom Museum Wien

Art7 min walk

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Haus der Musik

Children9 min walk

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Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien)

Local History11 min walk

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Kunst Haus Wien – Museum Hundertwasser

Architecture12 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does MAK – Museum of Applied Arts cost?

Standard adult admission to MAK – Museum of Applied Arts is €19. €18 online. Reduced €15.50 (€14.50 online). Under-19s free. Tuesday 6-9pm late entry €9.50 (€8.50 online).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of MAK – Museum of Applied Arts?

MAK – Museum of Applied Arts is open Tue 10:00-21:00; Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00; closed Mon. Open on public holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is MAK – Museum of Applied Arts?

MAK – Museum of Applied Arts is located at Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna, Austria, in the Innere Stadt area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Stubentor (U3, tram 2) and Landstraße/Wien Mitte (U3, U4).

What can I see at MAK – Museum of Applied Arts?

Vienna's grand design museum: Wiener Werkstätte treasures, Thonet chairs, rare carpets and bold contemporary shows on the Ringstrasse. Current highlights include MAK Permanent Collection Asia, VALLY WIESELTHIER: Ceramic Sculptor and BEFORE DARK: Viennese Interior Design in the Interwar Period.

Do I need to book MAK – Museum of Applied Arts 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 MAK – Museum of Applied Arts?

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.