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Belvedere Exhibitions in Vienna

Discover the range of artistic and historical displays at this iconic Vienna palace.

Belvedere in Vienna is renowned for its extensive collection of Austrian art, from medieval works to Vienna Modernism. Beyond its permanent display, this palace museum regularly features temporary exhibitions. These special showcases provide new perspectives on art, history, and culture, inviting visitors to explore diverse themes and artists.

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Belvedere's Barockmuseum: Explore Permanent Baroque Art and Collection History
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Belvedere's Barockmuseum: Explore Permanent Baroque Art and Collection History

Discover significant 18th-century Austrian art and post-war cultural restoration.

Step into the Barockmuseum at Belvedere, reopened in 1953, to see exceptional Baroque artworks. Featuring masters like Messerschmidt and Troger, this collection highlights the museum's enduring commitment to Austrian cultural heritage. Access is generally included with regular museum admission.

Barockmuseum Exhibition
Discover the Barockmuseum in Lower Belvedere: An Enduring Collection of 18th-Century Art
Permanent exhibition

Discover the Barockmuseum in Lower Belvedere: An Enduring Collection of 18th-Century Art

Explore significant paintings and sculptures from the European Baroque era.

The Barockmuseum at the Belvedere presents a focused look at 18th-century art, featuring key works that illustrate the Baroque period. This continually expanding collection offers insights into its lasting artistic impact.

Barockmuseum Exhibition
Belvedere: Gallery of the Nineteenth Century Permanent Art Collection
Permanent exhibition

Belvedere: Gallery of the Nineteenth Century Permanent Art Collection

Showcasing significant artworks and art history from 1800s Vienna.

Explore the Belvedere's long-standing Gallery of the Nineteenth Century. This permanent collection, established in 1924, highlights key artistic developments and historical insights from the 19th century, featuring influential curatorial figures.

19th Century Gallery
A watercolor illustration of the Belvedere Palace's interior gallery, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks from different eras, with visitors observing paintings including a prominent Klimt-style piece, set against the backdrop of the palace exterior.
Permanent exhibition

Discover Schau! The Belvedere Permanent Collection: 800 Years of Art and Society

Explore how self-portraits reveal changing artist identity through centuries.

This permanent exhibition at the Belvedere showcases art from the Middle Ages to the 1970s. It examines the interplay between artistic creation and societal shifts. Uncover insights into historical periods and artist's self-perception within the renowned collection.

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A watercolor artwork depicting a bound human figure in purple hues, conveying struggle and restraint, with the word 'BOUND' at the bottom.
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Action in Bondage: Aristide Maillol's Monumental Sculpture at Belvedere, Vienna

Explore this powerful bronze artwork from the 1905 collection.

Delve into the details of 'Action in Bondage,' Maillol's striking 1905 bronze. This permanent artwork in Vienna's Belvedere collection showcases a bound human figure, reflecting on struggle and classical influence. Learn about its historical significance and artistic themes.

Action in Bondage
A purple watercolor painting of the Berlin-Marzahn skyline, featuring residential buildings and the Fernsehturm tower, with overgrown vegetation in the foreground.
Permanent exhibition

Explore BERLIN-MARZAHN: Lois Weinberger's Photography Exhibition at Belvedere

A captivating 1994 color photograph from the Belvedere's permanent collection.

Delve into "BERLIN-MARZAHN," a powerful 1994 color photograph by Austrian artist Lois Weinberger. This artwork, measuring 50 x 70 cm, offers insight into urban landscapes and 1990s photography. It's a key piece in the Belvedere's collection.

BERLIN-MARZAHN Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of the Gallery Middle Ages and Renaissance, showing a long gallery with arched ceilings, purple-hued walls, and religious artworks in frames, including panel paintings and sculptures.
Permanent exhibition

Gallery Middle Ages and Renaissance: Art from the 14th to 16th Centuries

Explore medieval and Renaissance masterpieces in the historic Palace Stables.

Journey through the Gallery Middle Ages and Renaissance at the Belvedere. This collection features magnificent artworks from the mid-fourteenth to early sixteenth century. Highlights include the iconic Salzburg Altar and works by master artists like Michael Pacher and Rueland Frueauf the Elder.

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Experience the Instructions for Happiness Exhibition at Belvedere
From Jul 8, 2017

Experience the Instructions for Happiness Exhibition at Belvedere

Interactive contemporary installations examining human interaction and joy.

Learn about a unique series of artistic interventions that encourage direct reflection on daily life. Explore how these conceptual works at Belvedere act as practical prompts for personal discovery.

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What you can see right now at Belvedere
Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Belvedere, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Vienna.
Belvedere's Barockmuseum: Explore Permanent Baroque Art and Collection History
Permanent exhibition

Belvedere's Barockmuseum: Explore Permanent Baroque Art and Collection History

Discover significant 18th-century Austrian art and post-war cultural restoration.

Step into the Barockmuseum at Belvedere, reopened in 1953, to see exceptional Baroque artworks. Featuring masters like Messerschmidt and Troger, this collection highlights the museum's enduring commitment to Austrian cultural heritage. Access is generally included with regular museum admission.

Barockmuseum Exhibition
Discover the Barockmuseum in Lower Belvedere: An Enduring Collection of 18th-Century Art
Permanent exhibition

Discover the Barockmuseum in Lower Belvedere: An Enduring Collection of 18th-Century Art

Explore significant paintings and sculptures from the European Baroque era.

The Barockmuseum at the Belvedere presents a focused look at 18th-century art, featuring key works that illustrate the Baroque period. This continually expanding collection offers insights into its lasting artistic impact.

Barockmuseum Exhibition
Belvedere: Gallery of the Nineteenth Century Permanent Art Collection
Permanent exhibition

Belvedere: Gallery of the Nineteenth Century Permanent Art Collection

Showcasing significant artworks and art history from 1800s Vienna.

Explore the Belvedere's long-standing Gallery of the Nineteenth Century. This permanent collection, established in 1924, highlights key artistic developments and historical insights from the 19th century, featuring influential curatorial figures.

19th Century Gallery
A watercolor illustration of the Belvedere Palace's interior gallery, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks from different eras, with visitors observing paintings including a prominent Klimt-style piece, set against the backdrop of the palace exterior.
Permanent exhibition

Discover Schau! The Belvedere Permanent Collection: 800 Years of Art and Society

Explore how self-portraits reveal changing artist identity through centuries.

This permanent exhibition at the Belvedere showcases art from the Middle Ages to the 1970s. It examines the interplay between artistic creation and societal shifts. Uncover insights into historical periods and artist's self-perception within the renowned collection.

View Exhibition
A watercolor artwork depicting a bound human figure in purple hues, conveying struggle and restraint, with the word 'BOUND' at the bottom.
Permanent exhibition

Action in Bondage: Aristide Maillol's Monumental Sculpture at Belvedere, Vienna

Explore this powerful bronze artwork from the 1905 collection.

Delve into the details of 'Action in Bondage,' Maillol's striking 1905 bronze. This permanent artwork in Vienna's Belvedere collection showcases a bound human figure, reflecting on struggle and classical influence. Learn about its historical significance and artistic themes.

Action in Bondage
A purple watercolor painting of the Berlin-Marzahn skyline, featuring residential buildings and the Fernsehturm tower, with overgrown vegetation in the foreground.
Permanent exhibition

Explore BERLIN-MARZAHN: Lois Weinberger's Photography Exhibition at Belvedere

A captivating 1994 color photograph from the Belvedere's permanent collection.

Delve into "BERLIN-MARZAHN," a powerful 1994 color photograph by Austrian artist Lois Weinberger. This artwork, measuring 50 x 70 cm, offers insight into urban landscapes and 1990s photography. It's a key piece in the Belvedere's collection.

BERLIN-MARZAHN Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of the Gallery Middle Ages and Renaissance, showing a long gallery with arched ceilings, purple-hued walls, and religious artworks in frames, including panel paintings and sculptures.
Permanent exhibition

Gallery Middle Ages and Renaissance: Art from the 14th to 16th Centuries

Explore medieval and Renaissance masterpieces in the historic Palace Stables.

Journey through the Gallery Middle Ages and Renaissance at the Belvedere. This collection features magnificent artworks from the mid-fourteenth to early sixteenth century. Highlights include the iconic Salzburg Altar and works by master artists like Michael Pacher and Rueland Frueauf the Elder.

View Exhibition Details
Experience the Instructions for Happiness Exhibition at Belvedere
From Jul 8, 2017

Experience the Instructions for Happiness Exhibition at Belvedere

Interactive contemporary installations examining human interaction and joy.

Learn about a unique series of artistic interventions that encourage direct reflection on daily life. Explore how these conceptual works at Belvedere act as practical prompts for personal discovery.

View Exhibition Details
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Review past exhibitions from Belvedere to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Vienna.
A watercolor illustration of Belvedere 21 with rainbow-colored windows featuring Eurovision symbols like a microphone and star, surrounded by diverse figures in a celebratory atmosphere.
May 14, 2026 – May 14, 2026

Discover the "Queering the Belvedere" Eurovision Program at Belvedere 21

Featuring screenings, performances, and talks on queer culture.

Experience a unique program at Belvedere 21 celebrating the Eurovision Song Contest. Enjoy a public screening, musical acts, and discussions exploring queer culture, diversity, and music history.

Queering the Belvedere Event
A watercolor illustration of a Baroque hall with a large elliptical arrangement of purple lavender flowers on the floor, set beneath a frescoed ceiling.
Mar 18, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026

Explore CARLONE CONTEMPORARY: herman de vries, a Pivotal Environmental Art Exhibition at Belvedere

Experience nature as art through unique sensory installations and ecological themes.

Discover Dutch artist herman de vries' philosophy that nature is art. This exhibition features compelling sensory installations, including the conceptual '108 pounds of lavender flowers,' highlighting ecological issues.

h. de vries Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of sculptural busts with expressive faces, representing Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's Character Heads, displayed in a museum gallery setting with purple and yellow lighting.
Oct 30, 2025 – Apr 6, 2026

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt: More Than Character Heads Exhibition at Belvedere Vienna

Explore 18th-century sculpture, portraits, and enigmatic "Character Heads."

The Belvedere hosts an exhibition re-evaluating Franz Xaver Messerschmidt's art. Examine his notable portraits and the historical context of his famed "Character Heads," revealing societal shifts and artistic legacies.

Messerschmidt Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of an art gallery with paintings by Cézanne, Monet, and Renoir on display, showcasing French Impressionist masterpieces in a purple-hued setting.
Sep 24, 2025 – Feb 8, 2026

Cézanne, Monet, Renoir: French Impressionist Masterpieces from Museum Langmatt at the Belvedere

Discover a celebrated Swiss private collection of European Impressionist art.

This exhibition brings together exquisite French Impressionist works from the Museum Langmatt, a private collection built by Jenny and Sidney Brown. Explore the significant contributions of artists like Cézanne, Monet, and Renoir, reflecting a unique collecting journey and cultural insights.

Cézanne, Monet, Renoir
Watercolor illustration of an artist's studio with an easel, paintings, and art supplies, bathed in purple and lavender hues, evoking a creative atmosphere.
May 23, 2025 – Sep 21, 2025

Jonathan Monk: Limited Company – Conceptual Art Exhibition at Belvedere 21

Exploring repetition and originality in contemporary art through Monk's work.

Jonathan Monk's first major Austrian solo show at Belvedere 21 examines art historical appropriation and the concept of originality. His work critically engages with minimalism and conceptual art through diverse mediums. This exhibition offers a fresh perspective on contemporary artistic practices.

Jonathan Monk Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of Gustav Klimt's studio featuring his unfinished painting 'The Bride' on an easel, surrounded by sketches, books, and art supplies, evoking the Viennese Secessionist era.
May 15, 2025 – Oct 5, 2025

Explore Gustav Klimt's 'The Bride' Exhibition at Belvedere Vienna

Discover the intriguing story behind Klimt's final unfinished work.

Uncover the mysteries of 'The Bride', Gustav Klimt's final allegorical work. Explore historical accounts, studio studies, and pencil drawings that illuminate his creative process. On view from May 15 to October 5, 2025 at Belvedere Vienna.

Gustav Klimt Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a purple abstract sculpture resembling a treble clef, placed on a rectangular base with small stones, set against a soft purple and gray background.
May 13, 2023 – Oct 1, 2023

Carola Dertnig's FELDENKREIS_F2_002 EXTENDED: A Sculpture Exhibition

Inspired by physical techniques, historical archives, and ancient millstones.

Carola Dertnig's 2023 steel sculpture, "FELDENKREIS_F2_002 EXTENDED," explores physical techniques and archival movements. Discover how it incorporates ancient millstone fragments, appearing as a dynamic drawing in space.

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A watercolor illustration of a contemporary sculpture installation in the Belvedere Palace gardens, featuring abstract forms and visitors, set against the baroque architecture of the palace.
May 13, 2023 – Oct 1, 2023

Public Matters: Contemporary Sculpture Project at Belvedere Exploring Power and Public Space

Discover site-specific installations by diverse artists across Belvedere's gardens.

This contemporary sculpture project at Belvedere examined the representation of power in history and its transformation in public space. It featured works by international artists, integrated throughout the museum's unique garden landscapes.

Public Matters
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