What is the Belvedere 21 Museum?

The Belvedere 21 Museum in Vienna is the center of contemporary art. At this museum, you can witness incredible artworks by Viennese and international artists from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Do I need tickets to visit the Belvedere 21 Museum?

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Can I purchase tickets to the Belvedere 21 Museum online?

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Where is the Belvedere 21 Museum located?

The Belvedere 21 Museum is situated in Schweizergarten, between the Museum of Military History and the Upper Belvedere.

What are the Belvedere 21 Museum timings?

The Belvedere 21 Museum is open from 11 AM to 6 PM from Tuesday to Sunday and from 11 AM to 9 PM on Thursdays. On public holidays and special occasions, the museum is open on Mondays.

What is the best time to visit the Belvedere 21 Museum?

March to May and September to October are the best months to visit the Belvedere 21 Museum. The weather is pleasant and crowds are minimal. You can stroll outside in the gardens and explore the collections peacefully. Arrive early in the day or in the late afternoon for a quieter visit.

Why is the Belvedere 21 Museum important?

The Belvedere 21 Museum holds vital Austrian contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries. It provides visitors an opportunity to engage with a diverse range of artworks and exhibitions. By creating opportunities for dialogue and interaction, Belvedere 21 fosters a sense of community and connection among artists, curators, and visitors.

How old is the Belvedere 21 Museum?

The Belvedere 21 Museum was built in 1958. It is one of the most important centers of contemporary art in Vienna. The 21 Museum also hosts special exhibits and temporary collections to facilitate engagement between the public and the curators.

What can you see inside the Belvedere 21 Museum?

Inside the Belvedere 21 Museum, you can find artworks dating to the 19th and 20th centuries. The Belvedere 21 Museum not only promotes established artists but also showcases artworks by emerging artists and provides them a platform to showcase their interactions with recent social and political developments.

Belvedere 21 Museum | Contemporary & Modern Art

Combos

Combo: Direct Entry Tickets to Belvedere Palace + Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art

With this pocket-friendly combo, get speedy access to the Lower and Upper Belvedere Palace and Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art, skipping the ticketing queues.
Experience both history and modernity with the Belvedere Palace offering you classic art and architecture while the Contemporary Art Museum houses a stunning mix of modern Viennese artworks.
Explore the staterooms like The Hall of Grotesques, The Gold Cabinet, and more in the Lower Belvedere building that showcases Baroque architecture.
Marble halls and perfectly manicured gardens await you in the Upper Belvedere where you can explore a myriad of masterpieces by artists like Van Gogh and Gustav Klimt.
Get ready to experience a range of modern, funky art in the Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art where numerous art pieces are housed, acquired by the Austrian state since WWII ended.

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With this pocket-friendly combo, get speedy access to the Lower and Upper Belvedere Palace and Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art, skipping the ticketing queues.
Experience both history and modernity with the Belvedere Palace offering you classic art and architecture while the Contemporary Art Museum houses a stunning mix of modern Viennese artworks.
Explore the staterooms like The Hall of Grotesques, The Gold Cabinet, and more in the Lower Belvedere building that showcases Baroque architecture.
Marble halls and perfectly manicured gardens await you in the Upper Belvedere where you can explore a myriad of masterpieces by artists like Van Gogh and Gustav Klimt.
Get ready to experience a range of modern, funky art in the Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art where numerous art pieces are housed, acquired by the Austrian state since WWII ended.

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Belvedere Palace

Ticket to Lower Belvedere
Ticket to Upper Belvedere

Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art

Admission ticket to Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art

Lower Belvedere Palace

An audio guide is available at the ticket counter in German and English, only for selected temporary exhibitions.
Rental fees: €5 on site and also on Smartify.
For reasons of hygiene, we ask you to use personal headphones (standard 3.5 mm connection). As an alternative, disposable headphones are provided.
The BIP garage at Palais Schwarzenberg and the BIP garage at Schwarzenbergplatz offer discounted parking for a time window of 6 hours.
Note: With your time slot ticket you book a fixed access time to the museum. The duration of your stay is unlimited.

Upper Belvedere Palace

Audio guides are available by the ticket counter in German, English, French, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Ukrainian.
Rental fees: Permanent collection tour €5.00.
For reasons of hygiene, we ask you to use personal headphones (standard 3.5 mm connection). As an alternative, disposable headphones are provided.
Please note that it is not mandatory to carry an ID proof if you have only purchased non-discounted tickets.
Please note that the Austrian sign language multimedia guides are only available free of charge on YouTube as videos on your mobile phone. A new edition of the multimedia guides is still being worked on.
Note: With your time slot ticket you book a fixed access time to the museum. The duration of your stay is unlimited.
The Upper Belvedere's north and west facades are set to undergo renovations from April 2024. Scaffolding will be disguised with a net replicating the facade. The entrance and access to the venue will remain unaffected.

The Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art

A wheelchair is available from the cash desk in the foyer for visitors with disabilities.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Tickets

Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art Direct Entry Tickets

Explore Vienna’s cutting-edge art scene at Belvedere 21—modern art, cinema, and sculpture in one spot.

Everything you get: Skip the ticket lines and step into Belvedere 21, Vienna’s hub for contemporary art. Originally built as Austria’s Expo 1958 pavilion, the museum now houses post-1948 modern artworks from the Austrian state’s Artothek des Bundes. Stroll through the Sculpture Garden featuring works by Lois Weinberger and more, and catch an indie film at the retro-style Blickle Kino.
Why choose this: A vibrant blend of art, architecture, and cinema—perfect for modern culture lovers.

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Check availability

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

Flexible duration

Explore Vienna’s cutting-edge art scene at Belvedere 21—modern art, cinema, and sculpture in one spot.

Everything you get: Skip the ticket lines and step into Belvedere 21, Vienna’s hub for contemporary art. Originally built as Austria’s Expo 1958 pavilion, the museum now houses post-1948 modern artworks from the Austrian state’s Artothek des Bundes. Stroll through the Sculpture Garden featuring works by Lois Weinberger and more, and catch an indie film at the retro-style Blickle Kino.
Why choose this: A vibrant blend of art, architecture, and cinema—perfect for modern culture lovers.

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Entry to Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art

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Audioguides

Assistance dogs can be brought along at all locations.
Suitcases and large bags are not allowed in the museum and cannot be left in the cloakroom.
There is a parking lot for people with disabilities, access via Arsenalstrasse 1, 1030 Vienna.
A wheelchair is available from the cash desk in the foyer for visitors with disabilities.
2025 Exhibition Highlights:
March 1, 2025 to June 9, 2025: Hans Haacke
March 21, 2025 to August 31, 2025: Maria Hahnenkamp
May 23, 2025 to September 21, 2025:Jonathan Monk
July 17, 2025 to January 11 2026: Wotruba International
September 19, 2025 to January 18, 2026: Ashley Hans Scheirl
October 2, 2025 to February 25, 2026: Civa − Contemporary Immersive Virtual Art

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What's inside the Belvedere 21 Museum?

Belvedere 21 museum in Vienna is unique because its attractions keep changing. Read on to learn what to see in the museum.

Exhibitions

A visit to Belvedere 21 museum is incomplete without checking out the art exhibitions. Temporary and permanent exhibitions showcasing Austrian and international artists from the 20th and 21st centuries are displayed at the Belvedere 21. These exhibitions give visitors a look at upcoming artists with interesting artistic visions.

Belvedere art collection

Contemporary art

Following its reopening in 2011, the Belvedere 21 Museum in Vienna became the center of contemporary art in the city. Head to the first floor to check out the incredible contemporary works by Austrian and international artists. At the Belvedere 21 museum, emerging artists also receive a platform to showcase their innovative works.

Music and films

After its rebranding in 2018, Belvedere 21 museum became more than a center for art. Performances, music, film, lectures, community discussions, and artist talks are all welcomed at the museum. This has made Belvedere 21 a hub for the urban sector of Vienna, and visitors can experience this feature of the museum when they visit.