Albertina Modern brings Vienna’s vibrant art scene to life, showcasing post-war masterpieces by Austrian pioneers and international icons in one inspiring space.

Getting started

Albertina Modern is located at Karlsplatz 5, just a 10-minute walk from the main Albertina Museum and steps from Vienna’s State Opera. The entrance is through the historic Künstlerhaus building, a stunning 19th-century landmark reimagined for contemporary art.

After a quick security check, head inside to the spacious, light-filled lobby where you can collect your audio guide, if selected.

A celebration of Austrian creativity & global icons

Inside, the galleries unfold like a timeline of modern thought and expression. You’ll see how Austria’s post-war artists, from Maria Lassnig’s expressive self-portraits to Arnulf Rainer’s layered abstractions, shaped the country’s cultural identity.

Nearby, international legends like Andy Warhol, Gerhard Richter, and Georg Baselitz bring a global dimension to the collection, creating a vivid conversation between local innovation and worldwide influence.

Your audio guide will highlight these crosscurrents, how Lassnig pioneered body-awareness painting decades before it entered mainstream dialogue, or how Richter’s blurred photo-realism questions what 'truth' looks like in modern art.

Modern art in motion

Albertina Modern’s beating heart lies in the Essl and Jablonka collections, two of Europe’s most significant private holdings of post-war and contemporary art. Together, they offer an immersive view of artistic rebellion and reinvention.

From pop art and Neo-Expressionism to conceptual installations and video works, each gallery introduces a new way of seeing. You’ll find pieces that challenge convention, some playful, some deeply introspective, all united by a sense of freedom and experimentation that defines the modern era.

Contemporary voices & changing exhibitions

Albertina Modern never stands still. Its rotating exhibitions showcase living artists and current movements shaping today’s creative landscape, from multimedia installations to thought-provoking photography and sculpture.

Whether you’re exploring bold new perspectives or revisiting familiar masters, every visit offers something fresh.

If you’ve purchased the combo ticket, you can continue your journey at the main Albertina Museum or the peaceful Albertina Klosterneuburg to experience the full scope of Austrian art, past and present.

Temporary exhibitions at Albertina Modern in 2026

• Marina Abramović: Retrospective (until 1 March 2026): A major overview of performance art pioneer Marina Abramović’s groundbreaking body of work, including key performances and reenactments spanning her 50-plus-year career.

• Dance Images (3 March – 7 June 2026): A thematic group exhibition focusing on dance in visual art, featuring works from the museum’s photography holdings that capture movement, expression and the art of dance.

• KAWS: Art & Comix (3 April – 27 September 2026): A lively look at American artist KAWS’s practice across drawing, painting, sculpture and pop-culture references that blend fine art with comic-inspired imagery.

• Vasarely – Adrian: Moving Images (26 June – 11 November 2026): An optical play of geometric forms and motion featuring works by Victor Vasarely and media-art pioneer Adrian, exploring visual effects and perception.

• Franz West *(*6 November 2026 – 29 March 2027): A solo exhibition dedicated to the influential Austrian sculptor Franz West, known for his innovative, interactive forms and post-modern sensibilities.

• Down Under: Art from Australia (24 November 2026 – 2 May 2027): Showcasing key works from Australian art, highlighting both Indigenous and contemporary perspectives from Down Under.