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mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien

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

mumok is Austria's largest museum of modern and contemporary art, with around 12,500 works by some 1,600 artists. Its collection grew from founding acquisitions in 1959 through the Ludwig Collection, the Hahn Collection and a comprehensive holding of Viennese Actionism, with Pop Art, Fluxus and Nouveau Réalisme among its strengths. Since 2001 it has occupied a basalt-lava-clad cube by Ortner & Ortner in the MuseumsQuartier, with about 4,800 m² of galleries across several levels.

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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
FriToday10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

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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.

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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?
Austria's biggest modern art museum: Warhol, Picasso, Beuys and Viennese Actionism inside a dark basalt cube in the MuseumsQuartier. Current highlights include Ludwig Collection, 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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