Discover Architekturzentrum Wien, a unique museum full of architecture and fascinating stories from Vienna’s history. You’ll learn amazing secrets hidden inside beautiful baroque buildings of imperial Vienna.
Architekturzentrum Wien
Opening Hours:
🕙 Daily, 10:00–19:00
Tickets:
🎟️ Regular: €12
🎟️ Reduced: €9
🎧 Audioguide: €4
📚 Library (extra ticket needed)
Where is
Architekturzentrum Wien?
Architekturzentrum is easy to find. It’s located in Vienna’s city center, inside the famous MuseumsQuartier. The nearest metro station is U2 – Volkstheater, perfect for a quick trip from Vienna’s city center.
What is
Architekturzentrum Wien?
Architekturzentrum is the only museum about architecture in Austria. It shows architecture projects and designs, especially from the 20th and 21st centuries.
You can find here:
- 🏛️ Architecture projects
- 🛋️ Furniture and textile designs
- 📖 Library, where you can even touch parts of the collection
Some museum objects are also online for free: Azw Collection.
Why Visit
Architekturzentrum?
Firstly, you can learn about architecture in Austria and Vienna. Secondly, exhibitions show ideas about sustainability, easy access buildings, and living spaces. Also, Architekturzentrum works together with the European Union to support ecological ideas.
Eco-friendly facts:
- 🌿 100% renewable energy powers the museum
- ☕ Workers drink free ecological coffee and tea
- 🚋 Visitors get clear info on how to reach the museum by public transport
Interesting Facts
About Architekturzentrum Wien:
- 🏰 Historic Building: Architekturzentrum Wien is inside the MuseumsQuartier, an old imperial building connected to Hofburg Palace.
- 🐎 Imperial Stables: Before becoming a museum, these buildings were the stables of the Austrian imperial family.
- 🎪 Vienna Trade Fair: After the end of the Austrian Empire, the building hosted Vienna Trade Fair events until 2000.
- 📏 Longest Baroque Facade: The museum building has the longest baroque facade in Austria.
- 👑 Empress Sisi’s Riding Hall: Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) ordered an octagonal riding hall. Today, this space is the Architekturzentrum Wien library.
Must-see at
Architekturzentrum Wien:
- Amazing Austrian architecture projects
- Eco-friendly activities and information
- Historic baroque building from Imperial Vienna
- Interactive library experience (extra ticket required)
Tips for Your Visit:
- The museum visit is perfect for a day trip in Vienna or a short visit during your weekend in Vienna.
- Use public transport (U2 Metro Line, Volkstheater station) to save time and money.
- Plan extra time for the special library area
