Exhibition highlights in February

Vienna´s museums are home to spectacular art exhibitions that are just waiting to be discovered. Let yourself be wowed by these current exhibitions.

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Drawing by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Self-Portrait with Eyes Wide Open, 1630 — In 2026, the Albertina is celebrating its 250th anniversary with numerous special exhibitions. Currently on display: “Fascination Paper: Rembrandt to Kiefer” showcases masterpieces on paper from the museum's spectacular collection. (Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Self-Portrait with Eyes Wide Open, 1630) – © ALBERTINA, Wien

Marina Abramović, from the performance Freeing the Voice, 1975 — “Marina Abramović”: The Albertina modern is currently hosting a major retrospective dedicated to the world-known Serbian artist. It explores her most important performances and some of them are being reenacted live. (Marina Abramović, Performance Freeing the Voice, 1975) – © Courtesy of the Marina Abramović Archives / Bildrecht, Wien 2025

Painting by Michaelina Wautier, Der Triumph des Bacchus, 1655-59 — The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna shines a spotlight on a great but long-forgotten female Flemish Baroque artist in its special exhibition “Michaelina Wautier, Painter”. Until February 22, almost all of Wautier’s existing and known artworks are on display for the first time. (Michaelina Wautier, The Triumph of Bacchus, 1655–59) – © KHM-Museumsverband

Painting by Gustave Courbet, The Sleepers, 1866 — From February 19 at the Leopold Museum: “Gustave Courbet. Realist and Rebel” honors the most important representative of realism, who is being showcased with a large-scale solo exhibition in Austria for the first time. (Gustave Courbet, The Sleepers, 1866) – © Petit Palais, musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris | Foto: Paris Musées/Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Poster featuring an advertisement regarding Viennese designer Helmut Lang — On the occasion of his 70th birthday: The MAK – Museum of Applied Arts shows the first exhibition on the work of Viennese fashion designer Helmut Lang. Called “Séance de Travail 1986–2005”, the museum presents key pieces from its own Helmut Lang archive. (Helmut Lang, proof copy of an advertisement for Art in America magazine) – © MAK Helmut Lang Archiv, LNI 566-9-5-1. Courtesy of hl-art

Photograph of the St. Marx slaughterhouse with meat products, around 1926 — Meat has been a disputed topic in Vienna for centuries. The Wien Museum´s special exhibition “Meat” currently traces the history of Viennese meat from the stable to our plates. Until February 22. (St. Marx slaughterhouse, air transport for meat, around 1926) – © Birgit und Peter Kainz, Wien Museum

Oil portrait by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn - Self-portrait wearing a Hat and two Chains — The special exhibition "Dealing in Splendour. A History of the European Art Market" displays masterpieces by Titian, Rembrandt, Monet, Klimt, and many others at the Liechtenstein Garden Palace. Admission is free! (Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn - Self-portrait wearing a Hat and two Chains, around um 1642/43) – © Madrid, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Artwork, portrait of a young man in a Superman costume — “Black Jews, White Jews. On Skin Color and Prejudice" at the Jewish Museum Vienna is currently addressing complex and sensitive issues regarding the colors of the skin. The exhibition features a mix of contemporary artworks and historical objects from the museum's collection. (Portrait of a young man, Jason Bard Yarmosky, 2018) – © Jorit Aust

Photo of Sigmund and his brother Alexander Freud — “Documents of Injustice. The Case of Freud” at the Sigmund Freud Museum sheds light on the last months of the Freud family in Nazi occupied Vienna and the years that followed. Newly discovered documents complement this special exhibition. (Sigmund and his brother Alexander Freud, photo from Harry Freud's album, Grinzing, 1937) – © Sigmund Freud Museum

Painting by Paul Klee, Siblings, 1930 — The Heidi Horten Collection is currently presenting “The Line”, showing how lines have inspired artists for centuries, from drawings to sculptures. Featuring works by Paul Klee, Gustav Klimt, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and many others. (Paul Klee, Siblings, 1930) – © Bildrecht, Wien, 2023

View of the Vienna City Hall from 1870 — “Monument of the City – Vienna City Hall”: A special exhibition, held at the Vienna City Library at the City Hall, is dedicated to the history of the building, which opened in 1883, and its builders. It remembers the 200th birthday of its architect, Friedrich von Schmidt. (Friedrich von Schmidt, facade view, 1870) – © Wien Museum

Photograph of the auditorium of the Vienna Burgtheater from 1888 — “250 Years of the Burgtheater – A Guest Performance by the Theatermuseum”: A special exhibition featuring posters, stage sets and costumes sheds light on the history of Vienna's famous Burgtheater. The exhibition can be viewed 45 minutes before the start of performances, during intermissions, and as part of guided tours. (Auditorium, 1888) – © KHM-Museumsverband, Theatermuseum

Artwork by Julius von Bismarck, Talking to Thunder (Palm Tree), 2017 — German artist Julius von Bismarck explores environmental extremes and captures them in his art. The Kunst Haus Wien currently dedicates a comprehensive exhibition entitled “Julius von Bismarck. Normality bias” to him. (Julius von Bismarck, Talking to Thunder (Palm Tree), 2017) – © Julius von Bismarck, VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2025

Model of a house — In its special exhibition “Architecture and Medicine” the Josephinum addresses Vienna´s buildings dedicated to medicine located in the 9th district from its beginnings to the present day. Historical and contemporary photographs show how medical progress has shaped hospital architecture. (Model of the Josephinum) – © Josephinum/Bene Croy

The Legend of the Titanic, Exhibition, Visual — The Titanic is being brought back to life at the moment at Vienna´s Marx Hall. “The Legend of the Titanic – The Immersive Exhibition” combines cutting-edge technology with music, theater and visual effects. – © MAD

Aerial view of the Machu Picchu ruins in the Peruvian Andes, surrounded by misty mountains. — Now at the Danube Tower: the international VR exhibition “Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City – The Immersive Experience” at the foot of Vienna's landmark. This virtual expedition explores the Incas and combines culture, technology, and emotion as well as history and myth. (Machu Picchu, VR experience) – © 2025 FEVER

In 2026, the Albertina is celebrating its 250th anniversary with numerous special exhibitions. Currently on display: “Fascination Paper: Rembrandt to Kiefer” showcases masterpieces on paper from the museum's spectacular collection. (Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Self-Portrait with Eyes Wide Open, 1630) – © ALBERTINA, Wien

“Marina Abramović”: The Albertina modern is currently hosting a major retrospective dedicated to the world-known Serbian artist. It explores her most important performances and some of them are being reenacted live. (Marina Abramović, Performance Freeing the Voice, 1975) – © Courtesy of the Marina Abramović Archives / Bildrecht, Wien 2025

The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna shines a spotlight on a great but long-forgotten female Flemish Baroque artist in its special exhibition “Michaelina Wautier, Painter”. Until February 22, almost all of Wautier’s existing and known artworks are on display for the first time. (Michaelina Wautier, The Triumph of Bacchus, 1655–59) – © KHM-Museumsverband

From February 19 at the Leopold Museum: “Gustave Courbet. Realist and Rebel” honors the most important representative of realism, who is being showcased with a large-scale solo exhibition in Austria for the first time. (Gustave Courbet, The Sleepers, 1866) – © Petit Palais, musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris | Foto: Paris Musées/Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

On the occasion of his 70th birthday: The MAK – Museum of Applied Arts shows the first exhibition on the work of Viennese fashion designer Helmut Lang. Called “Séance de Travail 1986–2005”, the museum presents key pieces from its own Helmut Lang archive. (Helmut Lang, proof copy of an advertisement for Art in America magazine) – © MAK Helmut Lang Archiv, LNI 566-9-5-1. Courtesy of hl-art

Meat has been a disputed topic in Vienna for centuries. The Wien Museum´s special exhibition “Meat” currently traces the history of Viennese meat from the stable to our plates. Until February 22. (St. Marx slaughterhouse, air transport for meat, around 1926) – © Birgit und Peter Kainz, Wien Museum

The special exhibition "Dealing in Splendour. A History of the European Art Market" displays masterpieces by Titian, Rembrandt, Monet, Klimt, and many others at the Liechtenstein Garden Palace. Admission is free! (Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn - Self-portrait wearing a Hat and two Chains, around um 1642/43) – © Madrid, Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

“Black Jews, White Jews. On Skin Color and Prejudice" at the Jewish Museum Vienna is currently addressing complex and sensitive issues regarding the colors of the skin. The exhibition features a mix of contemporary artworks and historical objects from the museum's collection. (Portrait of a young man, Jason Bard Yarmosky, 2018) – © Jorit Aust

“Documents of Injustice. The Case of Freud” at the Sigmund Freud Museum sheds light on the last months of the Freud family in Nazi occupied Vienna and the years that followed. Newly discovered documents complement this special exhibition. (Sigmund and his brother Alexander Freud, photo from Harry Freud's album, Grinzing, 1937) – © Sigmund Freud Museum

The Heidi Horten Collection is currently presenting “The Line”, showing how lines have inspired artists for centuries, from drawings to sculptures. Featuring works by Paul Klee, Gustav Klimt, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and many others. (Paul Klee, Siblings, 1930) – © Bildrecht, Wien, 2023

“Monument of the City – Vienna City Hall”: A special exhibition, held at the Vienna City Library at the City Hall, is dedicated to the history of the building, which opened in 1883, and its builders. It remembers the 200th birthday of its architect, Friedrich von Schmidt. (Friedrich von Schmidt, facade view, 1870) – © Wien Museum

“250 Years of the Burgtheater – A Guest Performance by the Theatermuseum”: A special exhibition featuring posters, stage sets and costumes sheds light on the history of Vienna's famous Burgtheater. The exhibition can be viewed 45 minutes before the start of performances, during intermissions, and as part of guided tours. (Auditorium, 1888) – © KHM-Museumsverband, Theatermuseum

German artist Julius von Bismarck explores environmental extremes and captures them in his art. The Kunst Haus Wien currently dedicates a comprehensive exhibition entitled “Julius von Bismarck. Normality bias” to him. (Julius von Bismarck, Talking to Thunder (Palm Tree), 2017) – © Julius von Bismarck, VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2025

In its special exhibition “Architecture and Medicine” the Josephinum addresses Vienna´s buildings dedicated to medicine located in the 9th district from its beginnings to the present day. Historical and contemporary photographs show how medical progress has shaped hospital architecture. (Model of the Josephinum) – © Josephinum/Bene Croy

The Titanic is being brought back to life at the moment at Vienna´s Marx Hall. “The Legend of the Titanic – The Immersive Exhibition” combines cutting-edge technology with music, theater and visual effects. – © MAD

Now at the Danube Tower: the international VR exhibition “Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City – The Immersive Experience” at the foot of Vienna's landmark. This virtual expedition explores the Incas and combines culture, technology, and emotion as well as history and myth. (Machu Picchu, VR experience) – © 2025 FEVER

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