Albertina
The Albertina is one of the world's great art museums, housed in the largest Habsburg residential palace. Its permanent collection spans Impressionism to Picasso (Batliner Collection), plus over one million prints and 65,000 drawings — including Dürer's iconic 'Hare'. A cornerstone of Vienna's 1st-district cultural quarter.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00 Wed–Fri 10:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz–Oper (5 min walk); trams 1, 2, D at Kärntner Ring/Oper; bus 2A to Albertinaplatz (direct stop) |
| Time needed | 2–3 hours for highlights; allow a full day if visiting permanent collection, State Rooms, and a special exhibition |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings in spring (Apr–May) or autumn (Sep–Oct); Wednesday/Friday evenings are quieter due to extended hours |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I get to the Albertina by public transport?
- Take the U1, U2, or U4 to Karlsplatz/Oper (about 5 minutes on foot), or the U3 to Stephansplatz. Trams 1, 2, D, 62, and 71 stop at Kärntner Ring/Oper; bus 2A stops directly at Albertinaplatz.
- Is there a combo ticket for Albertina and Albertina Modern?
- Yes. A combined ticket covers one visit each to the Albertina Museum, Albertina Modern (Karlsplatz 5), and Albertina Klosterneuburg. All three visits can be used on different days within one year of purchase.
- How much does Albertina admission cost?
- Adult tickets are €19.90. Reduced tickets for visitors under 26 or seniors over 65 are €15.90. Children under 19 enter free, and visitors with a disability pass pay €7.
- What is the Albertina's graphic arts collection?
- The Albertina holds one of the world's largest and most important print rooms, with approximately 65,000 drawings and around one million old master prints. Iconic works include Dürer's 'Hare' and 'Praying Hands', alongside pieces by Michelangelo, Rubens, Klimt, and Schiele.
- What are the Albertina's opening hours?
- The Albertina is open daily 10:00–18:00. On Wednesdays and Fridays it stays open until 21:00. No advance time-slot reservation is required.
- What is the Batliner Collection?
- The Batliner Collection is the Albertina's flagship permanent loan, comprising over 500 works spanning roughly 130 years — from French Impressionism through Fauvism, Russian avant-garde, Cubism, and into the postwar era. Highlights include works by Monet, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso.
- Can I visit the Habsburg State Rooms at the Albertina?
- Yes — the Albertina is housed in the largest Habsburg residential palace, and its ornate State Rooms (once home to Archduchess Marie-Christine and later Archduke Karl) are included in the standard admission ticket, though they are not always open simultaneously with all exhibitions.
- Does the Albertina celebrate any special milestone in 2026?
- Yes — in 2026 the Albertina marks its 250th anniversary, having been founded in 1776 by Duke Albert of Saxony-Teschen, son-in-law of Empress Maria Theresa. The collection he assembled has been continuously preserved and is now fully state-owned.
Nearby in Ask Vienna
- Albertina MuseumAttraction0.01 km · 0 min walk
- Bitzinger Würstelstand am AlbertinaplatzRestaurant0.05 km · 1 min walk
- Vienna State Opera (Wiener Staatsoper)Attraction0.16 km · 2 min walk
- Kaisergruft (Imperial Crypt)Attraction0.17 km · 2 min walk
- BurggartenPark0.19 km · 2 min walk
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