Explore Albertina modern: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern and Contemporary Art Exhibitions

Albertina modern, a branch of the Albertina Museum, showcases modern and contemporary art across approximately 2,500 m². It prominently features the significant Essl Collection of Austrian art from 1945 onwards, alongside works by influential national and international artists.

The Albertina modern, a dedicated branch of the renowned Albertina Museum, is situated within the historic Künstlerhaus on Karlsplatz. It spans an exhibition area of roughly 2,500 m² and is committed to showcasing modern, postmodern, and contemporary art. A cornerstone of its collection is the Essl Collection, considered the most important assembly of Austrian art from 1945 to the present day, which has been on permanent loan to the Albertina since 2017. This collection encompasses key movements that have defined recent Austrian art history, including Fantastic Realism, Viennese Actionism, and postmodernist and contemporary works, thus serving a distinct identity-affirming function for Austrian art. The museum presents these extensive works through temporary exhibitions and also hosts other special exhibitions that delve into contemporary themes in art. The Albertina modern also highlights international art icons of the 20th century, featuring works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Damien Hirst, among many others. Its opening in 2020 followed extensive renovation of the Künstlerhaus, an institution that has been a vital art venue since its establishment in the 1860s.

Standard ticket price is €17.90, with a €2 saving off the daily valid sales price at the museum cash desk (special offers excluded). Visitors can purchase tickets with a discount through the Vienna City Card partnership. The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.