The Republic of Austria has acquired over 37,000 works of art since 1948, including early works by now-established artists as well as some very contemporary pieces. The Artothek des Bundes collects and administers these works, thereby providing a comprehensive documentation of modern and contemporary Austrian art. In 2012 the Belvedere took over the administration of the collection, now located at the Belvedere 21. Selected works are presented to the public in exhibitions or are on permanent loan in Austrian museums.
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Belvedere 21
The venue for contemporary Austrian and international art, film, and music. Architectural icon of post-war Modernism.
Opening Hours and Entry
Museum
(Open Mondays on holidays.)
Shop
(Access without ticket.)
Eat & Drink
Lucy Bar
Sculpture Garden
The sculpture garden is accessible free of charge during museum opening hours via the new access from the Schweizergarten.
Kulturpass and IAA Card
Free admission to our museums with a Kulturpass and the IAA Card.
Obtain your free ticket at one of our ticket offices by presenting your membership card.
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Getting there
Address
Contact
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We encourage you to go green when planning your visit: the Belvedere is easily reached by public transportation, and offers as well a charging station for electric cars, a city bike station, and bicycle racks in the immediate vicinity.
Route planner
Public Transport
Train & S-Bahn, Tram D, 18, O, Station „Quartier Belvedere“
Bus 69A, Station „Arsenal“
Bike
Bike parking at the parking lot of the Belvedere 21
Car
A limited number of parking spaces are available during the opening hours.
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Current Exhibitions
Public Program | Community Outreach
Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna
Public Program
Joint Ventures is a public program series launched at Belvedere 21 in 2018. It includes performances, readings, concerts, film screenings, presentations, and talks. All events take place outdoors in the sculpture garden of the Belvedere 21 and are free of charge.
Photo: Ouriel Morgensztern / Belvedere, Vienna
Community Outreach
The Community Outreach program explicitly targets and actively involves the various groups and communities in the social and geographical vicinity of the Belvedere 21. Specifically, the program is concerned with collaborative projects that focus on thematic priorities, which are implemented both outside the museum and in the public space. The geographical range stretches from the Karlsplatz, the Quartier Belvedere, and the Arsenal to the Brotfabrik cultural center in the 10th district and the urban development area of the Sonnwendviertel.
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Location Map
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Barrier-free Visit
The museum aims to be easily accessible to everyone. Visitors with disabilities are supported in experiencing our programs through sensory-friendly resources. All restroom facilities are gender-neutral to prevent discrimination.
Reduced Tickets
Single Ticket
For people with special needs and assistants
Entrance
Barrier-free access through the main entrance. The automatic door can be opened with a button. The Sculpture Garden has barrier-free access.
Elevator
All areas at the Belvedere 21 are accessible by elevator.
Assistance dogs
Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome at the Belvedere museums.
Wheelchairs
A wheelchair is available for visitors with mobility access requirements.
Toilets
The Belvedere 21 has separate, gender-specific disabled toilets.
Parking
One parking space for disabled badge-holders, access via Arsenalstraße 1, 1030 Vienna.
Seating
There is some seating in the exhibition rooms, the lobby and the cloakroom.
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Architecture and History
The building of the Belvedere 21 is an architectural icon of post-war Modernism. Constructed by Karl Schwanzer for the 1958 Brussels World Expo, it was reinstalled in the Viennese Schweizer Garten. Since 1962 it was used for exhibitions, as the Museum of the Twentieth Century. After reconstruction today it is the venue for contemporary Austrian and international art, film, and music.
House Rules
Avoid Waiting Times
It is busiest between 11 am and 2 pm. We know how frustrating long waits can be and therefore advise you to plan your visit at an off-peak time. The Upper Belvedere opens at 10 am.
Seating / Wheelchairs
There is some seating in the exhibition rooms. A wheelchair is available for visitors with mobility access requirements.
