MuseumsQuartier

The world's largest museum quarter is located in the historical center of Vienna. Its territory is 60,000 square meters, and the length of the Baroque facade is 400 meters. It includes about 70 different objects: exhibition halls, museums, art objects, entertainment spaces in the form of modern cafes and trendy shops.

The history of the Museum Quarter

The buildings were built in the 18th century, and were intended for barracks, stables, a cavalry arena, and other buildings that served as the location of vehicles for the imperial court. After the overthrow of the monarchy, the building lost its relevance, and in 1921 it was transformed into an exhibition complex. Until the beginning of 2001, the complex was restored, completed, supplemented with new buildings, and finally, the Museum Quarter acquired the appearance that we can see today. Now this place has become one of the most visited by tourists. More than a million visitors come here every year. The tourist attraction combines ancient Baroque architectural buildings with modern art objects and decorations.

Among the many institutions of the Museum Quarter, there are several places that you definitely need to visit.

Kunsthalle Gallery

The building combines Baroque architecture with modern art. It is rather not a museum, but an exhibition hall, since there is no permanent exhibition here. The venue hosts exhibitions by renowned Austrian artists as well as young local artists and sculptors from all over the world. The creations are presented in various styles, but they are united by the theme of contemporary art. The highlight of the avant-garde exhibition hall is added by the absence of daylight in the building.

The Leopold Museum

It is a modern building named after the museum's founder, Viennese professor and collector Rudolf Leopold. His collection includes works by the brilliant painter of the early 20th century and expressionist Egon Schiele, paintings by modernists Oskar Kokoschka and Gustav Klimt, as well as paintings by prominent artists of the 19th century. Several halls of the museum house religious and household items from Africa, Japan and other Oceania countries. There is a cafe on site where you can drink a cup of fragrant coffee, have a snack, and relax.

Mumok Museum

One of the largest museums in central Europe, which contains works of modern art. It has incorporated all types of modern art: sculptors, graphics, paintings, installations. All the works date back to the XX and XXI centuries. The museum was founded in 1962. The museum received its abbreviation MuMoK from the Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien in 1991, as a sign of gratitude to the Austrian Ludwig Foundation, which donated numerous works of art to the museum. The exhibition area covers an area of 4.8 thousand square meters, it holds about 10 thousand paintings and other exhibits. It contains works by Expressionists, Futurists, Cubists, painters, Dadaists and other modern trends.

Zoom Museum

Don't forget about the little visitors here. Children can have a great time at the Zoom Entertainment and Development Center. The space is divided into 4 zones, according to the age category. The Ocean exposition is organized for children under 6 years old. Children can play in the mirrored tunnels, and the ship's deck and water mattresses are prepared for them. Many attractions help to develop motor skills and color perception. Young artists are given the opportunity to express themselves in creativity, art, and design. They are allowed to paint on the walls, to paint clothes. They create shapes and other crafts from plastic containers. For those who want to learn the basics of construction, they give out overalls, helmets, teach how to properly erect walls, lay tiles, and understand drawings. A studio has been created for teenagers where they can try themselves as famous characters, learn the secrets of making films, get acquainted with computer graphics, and create cartoons.

The courtyard

In addition to museums and exhibitions, guests can relax on the courtyard. All year round there are benches for relaxation, cozy sun beds, where after visiting the sights or between them, you can relax, have a snack in one of the cozy restaurants or cafes, taste national cuisine, drink a cup of aromatic coffee that conveys the taste of Vienna. Some events are constantly held on the territory of the courtyard: lectures, literary readings, concerts by street musicians. This is an amazing place with a unique atmosphere. This is a favorite place for students, where they arrange all sorts of parties.

The Museum quarter is a place where any tourist who loves art should definitely visit.