Although the Leopold Museum only opened in 2001 in Vienna’s Museumsquartier, it is already regarded as one of the most intriguing and beloved museums among admirers of Austrian modern art. The museum’s collection is one of the largest and contains works by artists such as Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, and Richard Gerstl.
The exhibits in the museum are actually the private art collection of art lovers Elisabeth and Dr. Rudolf Leopold and it includes about 5,000 works collected over 50 years. The displayed pictures of artists like Klimt and Schiele interestingly show the gradual transition from the Viennese Secession and Art Nouveau styles to Expressionism.
Egon Schiele Paintings – The Permanent Exhibition
The collection of Schiele’s paintings in the museum is one of the most important and largest in the world. The talented artist passed away at only 28 years old, but he managed to create a very impressive amount of diverse works. The collection includes 42 paintings, 187 original illustrations, sketches, and manuscripts. His most famous works: “Self-portrait with physalis” and “Portrait of Wally Neuzil” are included in the museum’s collection.
This is what the Leopold Museums looks like
Guided Tours at the Leopold Museum
Throughout the year, there are guided tours in English at a nominal cost (an additional €5 to the entry fee). Additionally, the museum holds guided tours for private groups. You can book a private tour in English in advance. The tour must be booked at least 10 days in advance. The cost of a private tour starts from €95 per group.
Additional Essential Information for Your Visit
Opening Hours:
- Every Day (except Tuesday) from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- The Museum is closed on Tuesdays.
- Last Entry: Half an hour before the museum closing.
Admission Prices:
- Adult: €19
- Student (up to age 26): €16
- Children and Youth (7-19): €2.50
- Child under age 7: Free
- Senior: €16
- Vienna City Card Holders: €17
- Guided Tour: additional €5 per person
- Family Ticket (2 parents + up to 3 children under 19): €40
- There are also various combined tickets with entry to other art museums.
- Check ticket prices and buy tickets at the museum’s website.
- Additional information on purchasing entrance tickets online – fast track entry.
Contact Email: office@leopoldmuseum.org
Official Website
Address: Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
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