Belvedere 21 Museum of Contemporary Art exterior, Vienna.
Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art exterior with modern architecture and sculptures.
Museum gift shop at Belvedere 21, Vienna, with books and souvenirs displayed.
Contemporary art-themed café interior at Belvedere 21, Vienna, with blue seating and artistic lamps.
Spacious interior of Belvedere 21 Museum of Contemporary Art with large windows and modern design.
Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art exterior with colorful sculptures, Vienna.
Belvedere 21 Museum entrance with contemporary art signage, Vienna.

Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art Direct Entry Tickets, Vienna

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Enter Vienna's Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art and indulge in beautiful modern art.

Enjoy the benefit of skipping the lines at the ticket counter/box office and going directly to the museum entrance.

Admire the diverse mix of artworks acquired by the Austrian state since the end of WWII in the Artothek des Bundes.

Tour the Sculpture Garden and see an art documentary in the classy 1950's cinema, Blickle Kino.

Entry to Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art

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Belvedere 21 Museum of Contemporary Art exterior, Vienna.

Belvedere 21 Museum of Contemporary Art exterior, Vienna.

Step into Vienna’s modern art playground—where architecture, film, and sculpture meet.

Getting started

Head to Belvedere 21 in Vienna’s new urban district and present your ticket at the entrance for direct access. The museum building itself is an icon—originally Austria’s pavilion for Expo 1958 in Brussels, now a striking example of post-war modernist design.

What to expect

Belvedere 21 is more than a museum—it’s a dynamic space for contemporary art, culture, and conversation. Explore experimental exhibitions featuring Austrian and international artists across genres including visual art, film, and sound.

Features

  • Artothek des Bundes: Discover Austria’s modern art collection post-1948, on display in this ever-evolving exhibition.

  • Sculpture Garden: Walk among thought-provoking outdoor installations by artists like Lois Weinberger and Leopold Kessler.

  • Blickle Kino: Watch indie and art films in a beautifully restored 1950s-style cinema inside the museum.

Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art exterior with modern architecture and sculptures.

Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art exterior with modern architecture and sculptures.

Museum gift shop at Belvedere 21, Vienna, with books and souvenirs displayed.

Museum gift shop at Belvedere 21, Vienna, with books and souvenirs displayed.

Contemporary art-themed café interior at Belvedere 21, Vienna, with blue seating and artistic lamps.

Contemporary art-themed café interior at Belvedere 21, Vienna, with blue seating and artistic lamps.

Accessibility

  • A limited number of parking spaces are available during opening hours.

  • There is ground-level access through the main entrance. Automatic double swing door can be opened with a button.

  • All areas are accessible by elevator.

  • Barrier-free toilet facilities are available.

  • Assistance dogs can be brought along at all locations.

  • There is a parking lot for people with disabilities, access via Arsenalstrasse 1, 1030 Vienna.

  • A wheelchair is available from the cash desk in the foyer for visitors with disabilities.

Additional information

  • Seating is available in the foyer, in the cloakroom area and in the exhibition halls.

  • Please note that there is a winter closure for Sculpture Garden.

  • Suitcases and large bags are not allowed in the museum and cannot be left in the cloakroom.

2025 Exhibition Highlights

  • March 1, 2025 to June 9, 2025: Hans Haacke

  • March 21, 2025 to August 31, 2025: Maria Hahnenkamp

  • May 23, 2025 to September 21, 2025:Jonathan Monk

  • July 17, 2025 to January 11 2026: Wotruba International

  • September 19, 2025 to January 18, 2026: Ashley Hans Scheirl

  • October 2, 2025 to February 25, 2026: Civa − Contemporary Immersive Virtual Art

Spacious interior of Belvedere 21 Museum of Contemporary Art with large windows and modern design.

Spacious interior of Belvedere 21 Museum of Contemporary Art with large windows and modern design.

Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art exterior with colorful sculptures, Vienna.

Belvedere Museum of Contemporary Art exterior with colorful sculptures, Vienna.

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Operating hours

Belvedere 21

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm • last entry 8:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

Upper Belvedere Palace

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

The Belvedere Palace

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 9:00pm • last entry 8:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 6:00pm • last entry 5:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

The building, originally Austria’s pavilion for Expo 1958 in Brussels, showcases post-war modernist design and serves as an architectural icon.
Besides the contemporary art exhibits, you can explore the Artothek des Bundes and enjoy films in the elegant 1950s cinema known as Blickle Kino. There's also a Sculpture Garden to visit.
Belvedere 21 is situated in Vienna’s new urban district.
You will find experimental exhibitions featuring Austrian and international artists across genres including visual art, film, and sound.
Your entry ticket grants you access to Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art, allowing direct entrance without waiting in line at the box office or counter. However, audioguides are not included.
The Artothek des Bundes showcases artworks acquired by the Austrian state since WWII, offering visitors an insight into diverse artistic expressions.
All areas of the museum can be accessed via elevator and ground-level entry is provided through a main entrance with an automatic double swing door that opens by pressing a button. Barrier-free toilet facilities are also present.
Present your ticket directly at the entrance for access without queuing at the ticket counter or box office.
A limited number of parking spaces are accessible during opening hours. There is also a designated parking lot for people with disabilities located via Arsenalstrasse 1, 1030 Vienna.
Yes, assistance dogs are allowed at all locations within the museum.
The ticket includes entry to Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art, allowing you to explore its contemporary art exhibits and facilities like the Sculpture Garden and Blickle Kino.
Artothek des Bundes is a collection showcasing artworks acquired by the Austrian state since the end of WWII, available for viewing within Belvedere 21.
After visiting the exhibits, you can tour the Sculpture Garden or watch an art documentary in Blickle Kino, a stylish cinema from the 1950s.
A limited number of parking spaces are available during opening hours. There's also a designated parking lot for people with disabilities at Arsenalstrasse 1, 1030 Vienna.
Present your direct entry ticket at Belvedere 21's entrance in Vienna’s new urban district to skip lines and access the museum directly.
Yes, the museum offers ground-level access through automatic double swing doors and elevators. Barrier-free toilet facilities are also available along with a parking lot specifically for people with disabilities.
Assistance dogs are welcome at all locations within Belvedere 21: Museum of Contemporary Art.
The museum building, originally Austria’s pavilion for Expo 1958 in Brussels, showcases post-war modernist design as an architectural icon.
Belvedere 21 features experimental exhibitions that include visual art, film, and sound from Austrian and international artists.
The entry to Belvedere 21 is included; however, audioguides are not provided and must be purchased separately if desired.

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