Just a short walk from the Hofburg, MuseumsQuartier Vienna is one of the city’s most important cultural districts. The complex brings together major institutions including the Leopold Museum, mumok – Museum of Modern Art and Kunsthalle Wien, as well as organisations such as Architekturzentrum Wien and Dschungel Wien.
The site originally served as the imperial court stables and has since been transformed into a lively centre for art, culture and leisure.
Historic Baroque architecture is combined with contemporary buildings, cafés, bars, shops and public spaces, creating a distinctive mix of old and new.
The Leopold Museum is particularly known for Austrian modernism and works by artists such as Egon Schiele. mumok focuses on modern and contemporary international art, while Kunsthalle Wien presents changing exhibitions and current artistic positions.
Food and drinks at MuseumsQuartier
The MuseumsQuartier also offers a wide selection of cafés, restaurants and bars, making it easy to combine a museum visit with a meal or drink.