Secession Vienna: Plan Your Visit & Art Nouveau Experience

How to visit Secession in Vienna: practical museum planning guide and visit strategy

Core planning advice before your museum day

Use this how-to-visit guide for Secession in Vienna to plan timing, entry expectations, and key preparation details before arrival.

Visit overview

Plan your visit to the Secession, which is easily accessible by public transport. Groups of 10 or more visitors are required to book a time slot in advance. Admission is free on the first Wednesday of every month.

Entry notes

Entry for groups of 10 or more visitors requires booking a time slot in advance by contacting [email protected]. The maximum group size is 25 persons. Children below 12 receive free admission. Visitors with disabilities, along with one assistant, are eligible for reduced admission. The Beethoven Frieze and parts of the contemporary exhibitions are barrier-free accessible. An elevator is available on the left side of the building; ring the bell or call the front desk at +43-1-587 53 07-14 for assistance. During installation phases of contemporary art exhibitions, only the Beethoven Frieze is accessible.

Best time to visit

Admission is free on the first Wednesday of every month. Visitors should note that during installation phases of contemporary art exhibitions, only the Beethoven Frieze can be seen.

Timed entry

Required

Parking

Not available

Reservation

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