“An 1891 Neo-Renaissance temple of art built to house the primary Habsburg collections; the Imperial Staircase features a ceiling fresco by Mihály Munkácsy and works by Klimt; stand in the Bruegel Room at 10 am when the natural light from the high clerestory windows illuminates the tactile details of The Hunters in the Snow; the smell of floor wax and old oil paint defines the hushed; cavernous galleries.”
About Kunsthistorisches Museum
An 1891 Neo-Renaissance temple of art built to house the primary Habsburg collections; the Imperial Staircase features a ceiling fresco by Mihály Munkácsy and works by Klimt; stand in the Bruegel Room at 10 am when the natural light from the high clerestory windows illuminates the tactile details of The Hunters in the Snow; the smell of floor wax and old oil paint defines the hushed; cavernous galleries.
Why Visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum is one of Austria's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Book tickets for Kunsthistorisches Museum in advance to skip long queues.
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Hire a local guide to unlock the stories behind every corner.
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Spend extra time in the least-visited sections — they're often the most rewarding.
