Albertina Museum Entry Tickets

Your experience Avoid queues and move through centuries of art, from Renaissance drawings to modern masterpieces, inside Vienna’s Albertina Museum. Getting started The Albertina Museum is located just behind the State Opera House and a few minutes’ walk from Stephansplatz. The main entrance is through Albertinaplatz, marked by the large statue of Archduke Albrecht on horseback. Inside, you will pass a brief security check before entering the lobby.

If you have booked an audio guide, collect it at the counter near the main ticket desk. Art in a royal setting The visit begins in the Habsburg State Rooms, featuring crystal chandeliers, silk wall coverings, and gilded mirrors that reflect the imperial style of Vienna. These 21 restored rooms, formerly the residence of Archduke Albert and Princess Maria Christina, present 18th-century court life. Dürer’s detail and Da Vinci’s design Next is one of the world’s most extensive print rooms, housing the Albertina’s collection of master drawings.

Works include Dürer’s Young Hare and Praying Hands alongside sketches by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci. Impressionist treasures In the Batliner Collection galleries, the focus shifts to color and form. Monet’s reflections, Cézanne’s brushstrokes, and Picasso’s evolving style are arranged to illustrate the development of European modernism. Temporary exhibitions in 2026 Lisette Model's Retrospective (until 22 Feb 2026) - A detailed presentation of the photographer’s key works capturing urban life from the 1930s to 1950s, including portraits like Coney Island Bather.

Fascination Paper: Rembrandt to Kiefer (until 22 Mar 2026) – Examines the Albertina’s collection of art on paper across centuries, showing paper’s use from old masters to contemporary artists. Leiko Ikemura: Motherscape (until 6 Apr 2026) – Features works by the Japanese-Swiss artist focused on themes of femininity, transformation, and the maternal landscape. Honoré Daumier: Mirror of Society (6 Feb – 25 May 2026) – Displays Daumier’s social commentary through prints and caricatures reflecting 19th-century life and politics. Care Matters: An Exhibition of the VERBUND COLLECTION (12 Mar – 28 Jun 2026) – Presents works from the Verbund Collection that address themes of care, connection, and human experience.

Richard Prince: Retrospective (17 Apr – 16 Aug 2026) – Surveys the American artist’s work across painting, photography, and appropriation art. Helga Philipp: Spaces of Motion (1 May – 20 Sep 2026) – Focuses on abstract compositions by Philipp that evoke movement and spatial relationships. Collecting for the Future: 250 Years of the ALBERTINA Museum (16 Jun – 11 Oct 2026) – Highlights key acquisitions and milestones from the museum’s history. Travel Photography (15 Jul – 26 Oct 2026) – Presents photographic journeys from various locations around the world.

Picasso – Bacon: What It Means to Be Human (18 Sep 2026 – 31 Jan 2027) – Compares works by Picasso and Francis Bacon that examine emotion, identity, and the human condition. Shara Hughes (9 Oct 2026 – 28 Feb 2027) – A solo exhibition of paintings by contemporary American artist Shara Hughes. Women Artists of the Albertina (30 Oct 2026 – 17 Jan 2027) – Displays works by women artists in the Albertina’s collection, showing their contributions across generations. Views fit for royalty Before leaving, step onto the Albertina’s terrace for a view of Vienna that includes the State Opera House, Burggarten, and the rooftops of the old city, providing a clear perspective to conclude your visit.