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Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W)

ArchitectureDesignOpen until 6pmFrom €12Museumsquartier (U2)

Fondé en 1993, l'Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W) est le musée national d'architecture d'Autriche, installé dans les anciennes écuries impériales qui forment aujourd'hui le MuseumsQuartier. Son exposition permanente, Hot Questions – Cold Storage, s'appuie sur le fonds d'archives le plus vaste du pays consacré à l'architecture des XXe et XXIe siècles. Expositions temporaires, visites guidées, événements et bibliothèque publique explorent la manière dont l'architecture et l'urbanisme façonnent notre quotidien.

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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
Fri10:00–18:00
SatToday10:00–18:00
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)?
Musée national d'architecture d'Autriche au cœur du MuseumsQuartier, retraçant les bâtisseurs des XXe et XXIe siècles, de la Vienne rouge à nos jours. Current highlights include Questions brûlantes – Archives froides (Hot Questions – Cold Storage), Global – Neutre : l'architecture autrichienne en Afrique et en Asie 1955–1989 (Global – Neutral: Architecture from Austria in Africa and Asia 1955–1989), Éphémère. Structures de nécessité (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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