Vienna’s art history museum, the Kunsthistorisches, features an incredible collection of work within its lavish interiors. Emperor Franz Joseph I commissioned the museum, along with the Natural History Museum, to house the extensive imperial collections.
During your visit, you will discover an impressive collection of Egyptian antiquities, a coin museum, Greek and Roman antiquities, and the Picture Gallery. The Picture Gallery is filled with masterpieces and spectacular works from around the 15-17th centuries. Including notable works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Bruegel to name a few. Needless to say, it’s easy to get caught up in the awe-inspiring works on display at the Kunsthistorisches.
Address: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Wien, Austria
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Hours: 10:00-18:00 daily, Thursday 10:00-21:00
Price: Adult €18, Child €0
Note: you can pay at the ticket office there or online through their website
Website: https://www.khm.at/
How to get there: Tram: Line D to Burgring/Kunsthistorisches Museum station
Public Transportation: U2, U3, D, 1, 2, 2A, 57A
How much time do you need: 3-4 hours
More attractions and tips: Vienna City Guide
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