Your experience
Step into two sides of Vienna’s art world in one seamless plan: imperial grandeur at Upper Belvedere Palace, and bold contemporary expression at the Museum of Contemporary Art
Getting started
Arrive at Upper Belvedere at your selected time slot and present your mobile or printed ticket at the entrance for direct access. A quick security check may take place before you step inside. The Museum of Contemporary Art offers flexible entry during opening hours; simply scan your ticket at the entrance. Many visitors choose to explore them on separate days for a more relaxed pace.
Upper Belvedere Palace
What to expect
Begin inside a Baroque masterpiece once built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy. Move through grand staircases and ornate halls as centuries of European art unfold room by room. The palace setting itself becomes part of the experience, blending architecture with masterpieces.
Features
• Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss: See Austria’s most celebrated painting displayed in its dedicated gallery space.
• Permanent collection: Trace art history from medieval altarpieces to works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Schiele.
• State rooms: Admire marble halls, gilded ceilings, and historic interiors that frame the artworks.
The Museum of Contemporary Art
What to expect
Shift from imperial elegance to sleek modernism inside this post-war architectural icon. Open spaces and glass walls set the tone as you explore rotating exhibitions of Austrian and international contemporary art. The atmosphere feels experimental, dynamic, and refreshingly different from the palace experience.
Features
• Artothek des Bundes: Discover modern and contemporary works acquired by the Austrian state since 1948.
• Sculpture Garden: Walk among outdoor installations set against an urban backdrop.
• Blickle Kino: Watch arthouse films in a restored 1950s-style cinema within the museum.
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