Kunstkammer Vienna

The Habsburg emperors - above all Rudolf II. - were passionate collectors of these treasures, which are now on show to the general public again in the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna. At the heart of the collection is Benvenuto Cellini's precious salt cellar, the Saliera, which dates to the middle of the 16th century. Visitors are astonished by the many other works in gold, such as the valuable breakfast service of Maria Theresia.

Numerous other art objects, which have been collected since the Middle Ages, can also be seen: carvings, timepieces, paintings, sculptures, wall-hangings, coins, weapons and a wide range of curiosities from the natural world. The so-called "Natternzungenkredenz" (around 1450), including fossil sharks' teeth, considered to be the mystical remains of dragons, is on display, as is the natural cast of a real toad. A highlight is certainly the Dragon Bowl made from lapis lazuli. Drinking games and all sorts of humorous vessels supplement the range of curious exhibits.

In any event, the value of this collection, which was restored and renovated between 2002 and 2012, cannot be measured. Because the so-called chambers of art and wonder of the rulers were museums and represented the total extent of world knowledge at the time. 2,162 objects are situated in Vienna and will be presented afresh in 20 rooms. More than 1,000 years of history can be experienced in the Kunstkammer on an area of 2,717 square meters. The oldest exhibit is an ivory table from the 9th century, the youngest a ceiling painting from the year 1891.

Admission possible only during a booked time slot (online or on the door)!

Online tickets and time slot booking

Kunsthistorisches Museum (Art History Museum)

Maria-Theresien-Platz
1010   Wien
www.khm.at

Map Accessibility Details

Main entrance

• Main entrance 5 Steps (Double swing door 300cm wide).
  on Maria-Theresien-Platz, no ramp.

Parking spaces Main entrance

5 disabled parking spaces available.
on Heldenplatz

Side entrance

• Side entrance no steps .
  on Burgring 5.

Elevator available

150 cm wide and 130 cm deep, Doors 99 cm wide.

More information

Restrooms with access for disabled persons available.

Special offers for disabled persons

Guided tours for visitors with special needs as well as tactile tours for the blind and visually impaired on request (Tel. +43 1 525 24-5202). Three masterpieces of the Renaissance collection of the painting gallery, selected objects of the Kunstkammer, the Egyptian-Oriental collection and the collection of antiquities are available to the blind and visually impaired as castings for touching. A brochure with image descriptions of this in Braille is available. Free admission for blind and visually impaired visitors with one escort.

Contacts

• +43 1 525 240
• info@khm.at

Opening hours

• Tu - Su, 10:00 - 18:00
• Th, 10:00 - 21:00

Prices

• Young people under 19 € 0

• Cheaper with the Vienna Card