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The Leopold Museum is one of Vienna’s most significant cultural institutions, housing the world’s most important collection of works of Viennese art nouveau and Austrian expressionism. Located in the heart of the MuseumsQuartier, this museum houses more than 5,400 works of art that tell the story of Vienna’s artistic development in the late 19th and early 20th century.
The collection stems from the passion of collector Rudolf Leopold, who devoted fifty years of his life to collecting masterpieces by artists such as Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and Oskar Kokoschka. In 2001, after lengthy negotiations with the Austrian state, this extraordinary private collection became public, allowing visitors to admire some of the most precious treasures of Austrian modern art.
The building itself, designed by architects Ortner & Ortner, is an example of contemporary architecture that dialogues perfectly with the art on display. The white limestone structure creates a fascinating contrast to the vibrant colours of the works, while the four exhibition floors offer a chronological journey through Viennese art movements.
To visit the Leopold Museum is to immerse oneself in the golden age of Viennese culture, when the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was the crossroads of artistic innovations that were to influence world art. The collection offers a privileged insight into this extraordinary period, making the museum a must-see for anyone wanting to understand the evolution of modern European art.
The Leopold Museum boasts the world’s largest collection of works by Egon Schiele, with over 40 paintings and 180 drawings by the Viennese artist. Among the masterpieces on display is ‘Self-Portrait with Alchechengi’ from 1912, considered one of the expressionist painter’s most representative works. The room dedicated to Schiele occupies an entire section of the first floor and also includes ‘Mother with Two Children’ from 1917, created shortly before the artist’s premature death.
Schiele’s works in the museum document the artist’s stylistic evolution, from his early works influenced by Gustav Klimt to his more mature compositions characterised by nervous lines and intense colours. Particularly significant is the series of female portraits, which shows Schiele’s ability to capture the psychological essence of his subjects through bold poses and piercing glances.
The section dedicated to Gustav Klimt presents a selection of paintings that testify to the genius of the master of the Viennese Secession. Among the most famous works is ‘Death and Life’ from 1910-1915, an allegorical painting depicting the existential cycle through intertwined figures and gilded decorations typical of Klimt’s gilded period.
There are also the female portraits that made Klimt famous throughout the world, such as ‘Portrait of Ria Munk III’ from 1917-1918, which remained unfinished due to the artist’s death. The collection also includes preparatory studies and drawings that provide insight into the Viennese master’s creative process, showing how he created those decorative masterpieces that defined the aesthetics of the Belle Époque.
The second floor of the museum houses a section devoted to the applied art objects of the Wiener Werkstätte, the art workshop founded by Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser in 1903. This collection presents furniture, textiles, jewellery and ceramics that illustrate the ideal of the total work of art, characteristic of the Viennese movement.
Among the most valuable pieces are the furniture designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Stoclet Palace in Brussels, considered among the best examples of European modernist design. The section also includes the famous Augarten porcelain decorated with geometric motifs reflecting the aesthetics of the Secession, demonstrating how Viennese art nouveau influenced not only painting but also the decorative arts.
The top floor of the museum is dedicated to the artists of Austrian Expressionism such as Oskar Kokoschka, Richard Gerstl and Anton Faistauer. This section presents works documenting the evolution of Austrian art in the early 20th century, showing how artists reacted to the social and political changes of the time.
Particularly impressive is the collection of works by Richard Gerstl, considered a precursor of Austrian Expressionism. His portraits, characterised by free brushstrokes and pure colours, anticipate the stylistic solutions that would later be developed by his contemporaries. The presence of these works in the museum provides a complete picture of Viennese artistic development between the 19th and 20th centuries.
Standard admission to the Leopold Museum costs €14 for adults, while visitors under 19 get in free. A reduced ticket is available for €11 for students, pensioners over 65 and groups of at least 10 people. Vienna City Card holders receive a 20% discount on the ticket price.
If you wish to visit several museums in the MuseumsQuartier, it is advisable to purchase a combination ticket that includes access to the Leopold Museum, the MUMOK (Museum Moderner Kunst) and the Kunsthalle Wien for €25. This ticket is valid for three days and allows you more flexibility in organising your visit.
The online purchase of tickets is strongly recommended, especially during peak tourist season and during the most popular temporary exhibitions.
The Leopold Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours until 9 p.m. every Thursday. The museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, with the exception of public holidays when special hours may apply.
During the summer months (June to August), the museum also extends its opening hours on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate the increased flow of tourists. It is important to check the updated opening hours on the museum’s official website, as there may be changes during the Christmas and Easter holidays.
The museum is closed on New Year’s Day, 1 May and 25 December. During the Christmas period, from 27 to 30 December, the museum applies special opening hours from 10:00 to 16:00. It is advisable to plan your visit bearing in mind that the last admission is allowed 30 minutes before closing time.
A minimum of 2-3 hours is recommended to adequately visit the permanent collection, while with temporary exhibitions the time can extend to 4 hours.
The Leopold Museum is located in the MuseumsQuartier, easily accessible by Viennese public transport. The nearest underground station is Volkstheater on the U2 and U3 lines, from which the museum is about a 3-minute walk across Museumsplatz.
Alternatively, you can use tram lines 1, 2, D and 71, which stop at the Dr.-Karl-Renner-Ring station, located a 5-minute walk from the museum. The Babenbergerstraße station of the U2 line is also a viable option, with a walk of about 7 minutes through the historical centre of Vienna.
Those who prefer to use the bus can take lines 48A and 57A, which stop directly at the MuseumsQuartier. For those arriving by car, the nearest car park is the MuseumsQuartier underground garage, accessible from Museumsplatz 1, although parking spaces are limited and it is advisable to use public transport to avoid traffic problems in the historic centre.
The Leopold Museum is located at Museumsplatz 1, in the heart of the MuseumsQuartier, one of the world's largest cultural complexes. This cultural quarter covers 60,000 square metres in Vienna's 7th district (Neubau), within walking distance of the historic centre and the famous Ringstraße.
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