Albertina

Masterpieces in the collections

The collection, which was established in 1776 by Duke Albert of Saxony-Teschen, a son-in-law of Empress Maria Theresia, comprises over one million prints and 60,000 drawings. Famous pieces such as Dürer's "Hare" and his "Hands folded in prayer", Rubens' studies of children and masterpieces by Schiele, Cézanne, Klimt, Kokoschka, Picasso and Rauschenberg are displayed in the rotating exhibitions.

On permanent display in the Albertina's new exihibition collection are the most exciting art movements of the last 130 years: from French impressionism to German expressionism to the Russian avant garde and the present. Monet's "Water Lily Pond", Degas' "Dancers" and Renoir's "Girl" can be gazed at in wonder, as can paintings by Beckmann, Macke, Chagall, Malevich, Rothko, Rainer and Katz.

In addition, the Albertina has an architecture and photographic collection (incl. Helmut Newton, Lisette Model), whose works are displayed in special shows.

The staterooms

The staterooms of the largest Hapsburg residential palace were once lived in by the favourite daughter of Empress Maria Theresia, Archduchess Marie-Christine, and later by her adopted son, Archduke Karl, the winner of the Battle of Aspern against Napoleon. The staterooms in shining yellow, green and turquoise, partly furnished with original furniture, transport visitors back to the time of their inhabitants. Both the entire gilding of the carvings with the special alloy "Albertina gold" and the artistic parquet floors with rose and ebony intarsia are worth a look.

Dining

Guests are pampered with fine dining at Do & Co Albertina. Located immediately next to the Albertina, the Augustinerkeller offers delicacies of Viennese cuisine.

Overview of the Imperial palace

Albertina

Albertinaplatz 1
1010   Wien
www.albertina.at

Map Accessibility Details

Guide dogs permitted

Main entrance

• Main entrance no steps (Double swing door 190cm wide).

Elevator available

220 cm wide and 130 cm deep, Doors 110 cm wide.

More information

Restrooms with access for disabled persons available.

Special offers for disabled persons

Wheelchair rental (prior arrangement necessary: Tel. +43 1 534 83–540). Guided tours in sign language available (prior arrangement necessary: Tel. +43 1 534 83–540), reduced admission for persons with special needs

Comments

Zugang zu den Ausstellungsräumen und zum Restaurant/Café sowie zum Shop stufenlos. Alle Räumlichkeiten können barrierefrei erreicht werden.

Barrierefreies WC im 3. und 1. OG

Contacts

• +43 1 534 83 0
• info@albertina.at

Opening hours

• daily, 10:00 - 18:00
• We, 10:00 - 21:00

Prices

• Adults € 11
• Young people under 19 € 0,00

• Cheaper with the Vienna Card

 Panorama: Albertina

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