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Discover MAK - Museum für angewandte Kunst in Vienna: A Guide to Applied Arts and Design Collections

Explore diverse furniture, glass, porcelain, and textile artifacts, from medieval periods to modern design and Art Nouveau masterpieces.

The MAK - Museum für angewandte Kunst in Vienna invites visitors to delve into a rich history of applied arts and design. Its extensive collections showcase significant works across furniture, glass, ceramics, and textiles, spanning from the Middle Ages through to contemporary pieces. Discover iconic contributions from the Wiener Werkstätte, groundbreaking bentwood furniture, and influential Art Nouveau designs. This museum offers a comprehensive journey through design evolution.

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Exhibition summary

The MAK - Museum für angewandte Kunst in Vienna showcases a rich collection spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day, focusing on furniture, glass, porcelain, silver, and textiles. It highlights significant works from the Wiener Werkstätte, Thonet's bentwood furniture, and Art Nouveau pieces.

Curatorial context

The MAK - Museum für angewandte Kunst is dedicated to design, presenting an extensive collection that spans from the Middle Ages to the present day. Visitors can discover a wide array of furniture, glass, porcelain, silver, and textile artifacts. The museum prominently features the precious handicrafts of the Wiener Werkstätte, bentwood furniture by Thonet, and highlights of the Art Nouveau period, such as Gustav Klimt's designs for the Stoclet Palace frieze. The MAK's permanent collection, 'Vienna 1900,' has been re-conceptualized to thoroughly explore the development of Viennese applied arts between 1890 and 1938, tracing the evolution from the search for a modern style to the confrontation with the International Style. Beyond these collections, the MAK also houses significant displays on Asian art and carpets, and its MAK Design Labor offers insights into contemporary art and design, including works by Donald Judd, James Turrell, and Franz West, bridging artistic expression to everyday life.

Admission and ticket notes

Ticket prices vary, with a normal price of €19.00 (on-site) or €18.00 (online). A discount of -21% is available with the Vienna City Card, reducing the price to €15.00. Youth under 19 years have free entry. Additional discounts may apply in the MAK Design Shop.

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Am Hof Square
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The museum's collections feature works by renowned artists and designers such as Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, Thonet, Donald Judd, James Turrell, and Franz West.
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