The Vienna Secession refers to a group of young artisans who decided to start their own movement within the world of art. The style is very nouveau, and is a radical departure from the more traditional types of art being done during that part of Viennese history. The famous new start was organized in 1897. Gustav Klimt was elected as the first president of the group. An honorary title was also bestowed upon Rudolf von Alt.

You really begin to see this style of art take off in the beginning of the 20th Century, when a fair bit of work from this group becomes part of the famous Belvedere collection.

A building was and exhibition hall was also purchased in the same year as the start of the group. The structure was built by Joseph Olbrich. It is now the home for some of the most famous pieces of art from the members of this movement, such as Klimt and Frieze.

This location in Vienna was actually chosen in 2004 to appear on the 100 euro coin. More information about this famous group is on the commemorative money.

This very famous institute of art was first organized in 1872. The final competition of the building happened in 1876. At that time, it was named the Academy of Fine Arts. The architect was none other than Theophil Hansen.

Some of the finest Flemish works of art to be found anywhere can be viewed here. You will also be able to enjoy the fine works of Dutch artists of the 17th Century. That list of artisans includes the likes of van Dyck and Rembrandt.

In more recent times, the Academy created a so-called space exhibit. It is now open to the public, and displays more modern types of art from students and professors of the institution. There is also a very good graphic collection to see here.

The Academy of Fine Arts Painting Gallery is located at 1, Schillerplatz 3. It is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. They are also open to visitors on most major holidays.

This famous museum can be found in the so-called “Museumsquartier” of Vienna. If you only get a chance to see one museum while you are visiting, this may be your choice. It houses one of the largest Austrian centered collections of art in the world. You can visit and see the works of Kokoschka, Gerstl, Schiele, and even Klimt. All in all, there are more than five thousand exhibits.
The location is named for the famous couple - Rudolf and Elisabeth - who put the collection together over a span of 50 years. The collection was organized and placed on display at its current location with the assistance of the State of Austria, as well as the National Bank of Austria. A private foundation and holding corporation was established to care for the pieces in 2001.
In addition to being able to visit this grand exhibit of 19th and 20th Century Austrian art, you may also want to stop and visit their gift shop. There, you can purchase replications of some of the great pieces exhibited at Leopold Museum. The building is also home to the Café Leopold, which is a well known night spot for people to come, have some coffee, and discuss history, art, and politics.

MUMOK, as it is named for short, is a museum that was designed to be a place to help promote and display all that is best about the modern age of art. They focus on pieces that have been done during the 20th and 21st Centuries. With such a focus, they have been able to amass one of the world’s larger collections of paintings, sketches, sculpture, etc. from this period.

The building that houses the collection is just as unique as the art. The outer structure is done in a very dark gray lava stone, which is a real contrast to all the other buildings around it. One will also quickly notice the unusual shapes of the windows as well. It is simply about as stark a contrast as anyone could have made to the quintessential Habsburg style castles of the area. For that reason alone, you may want to go visit.

There is also a lot of technology built into this place. The purpose is to present art in a wholly new way, and to push the edge of thinking on how art should be displayed in a formalized manner.

The complex is located in the Museumsquartier, at Museumsplatz 1, A-1070 in Vienna. The hours are Monday 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. There are also guided tours are offered each day, and are free to those visiting. The tour is in German, but you can call ahead to arrange a visit with an English speaking guide.

The very name of the place means “Museum of Art History.” Many locals just call it the KHM. The place was founded in 1891, and was designed at the same time as the Maria-Theresien Platz. Construction of the building lasted for 19 years. It is one of the most impressive art collections in all of Europe. Emperor Franz Joseph the First of Austria was responsible for the construction. It was designed mainly to hold the impressive art collection of the Hapsburgs.
The central structure on Rinstrasse Street is the home of the picture gallery, and is very impressive indeed. You will also find the European coin collection here. The display of Egyptian Antiquities is stored in this main location, as well as one of Europe’s best collections of Roman and Greek historical art.
Recently, the Museum of Ethnology has become part of the KHM, as well as the Theater Museum on Lobkowitz. This occurred in January of 2001. So, you will have to visit a couple of locations to get through all the holdings.
The building is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. On Thursdays, however the building stays open until 9:00 p.m. If you are going to see the coin display, though, you need to come before 6:00 p.m., as it closes then.

The Albertina Museum is located in the section of Vienna that is known as the First District. Its claim to fame centers on the very large collection of master prints and drawings that it has. In fact, there are over 65,000 prints in storage here. Most of the collection is from the 20th Century. However, in a recent edition to the location, it now houses a rather significant set of pieces from the Impressionist period. It has also started developing a collection of 20th Century art that is different than just prints.

The location is open to the general public daily from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. On Wednesdays the place stays open until 9:00 p.m. at night, to give people that work an extra chance to come and enjoy the museum. Many temporary displays also go on exhibit on Wednesdays, to give folks an extra chance to get in and see the new pieces.

The building is typically open on most major holidays as well. The hours tend to stay the same as they would be on a regular weekday, but you may want to call ahead and check the time.

The Café Do and Co Albertina is also worth a visit. It is open each day from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The museum also houses a study hall and library for the purpose of art research. It is open from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for most of the year. There are a few weeks a year that it is closed.

Bank Austria regularly has some of the best art exhibits on display to be found anywhere in the city of Vienna. Over 300,000 visitors come each year to see them, even though it is not a public institution per say. They bring in exhibits from across the world.

Their private collection has over 10,000 pieces now. You can find the works of such great artists as van Gogh or Lichtenstein. They very frequently add new items to the count that are from more modern artists also. The biggest single portion of their collection, however, comes from the Viennese art nouveau movement. They also house one of the bigger avant-garde contemporary art collections in the whole city. It is definitely worth the visit.

The museum is the brain child of Heinz Conrad, who helped to organize the first display for the company. This was in the year 1980.

The museum is open to the general public daily from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. On Friday of every week, the museum stays open an extra two hours, and closes at 9:00 p.m. You can get a guided tour of the building every Friday at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at 3:30 p.m., or Sunday at 11:00 a.m. All the tours are conducted in German. There is no pre booking of the tour.

The Museum of Young Art is as young as the type of art that they like to exhibit. It was founded in the year 2005. The location also houses many conferences and seminars on the topic as well. It is located in the central part of Vienna, in the Belle Etage.
The works of the young artists for sale here also makes this a very unique place to visit. The proceeds of the institution go to foster the work of the people there, and to give new artists a chance to be seen in a very large venue.
Everything you see in the place has been created since the year 2000, so this really keeps the place very new indeed.
The location is open daily from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. It is also open most major holidays of the year. The location also has conference rooms available for rent, which also helps to raise money for the students of the institution. You will need to call ahead and book the room of choice well in advance of the event, though, as this is a very popular location for meetings.