The Museums Quartier is somewhat secluded, and as such, it serves as a kind of escape and disconnection from the bustling city life for the locals. In the center of the complex, there is a large plaza with a modern fountain and plenty of public seating designed as uniquely colorful benches. Of course, there is also a variety of trendy bars and restaurants. On summer days, the place is teeming with life, full of local young men and women who come to “catch some color” in the sun with a cold beer, watch free movie screenings, or dance into the wee hours of the night at various music events.
Even if you are not a fan of museums or art, you can enjoy the Museums Quartier and its wonderful atmosphere. You can buy a cold beer and sit for free on the quirky benches in the quarter’s plaza or have a small picnic with the children. Afterwards, you can continue shopping on Mariahilfer Strasse or head back to the Ringstrasse and the Hofburg Palace.
Museums and Galleries in the Museums Quartier
In the Museums Quartier, there are, of course, a variety of interesting museums and galleries with international exhibitions. These are the museums and galleries in Vienna’s Museums Quartier:
- MUMOK (Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation Vienna)
- Leopold Museum
- ZOOM Children’s Museum
- Kunsthalle Wien (Art Hall Vienna)
- Q21 Complex
You can read more detailed information about each museum and gallery by clicking the link above.
Comprehensive Guided Tour of the Museums Quartier
The guided tour will take you throughout the Museums Quartier and explain its formation and the transformation it underwent from being the Habsburg’s stable area to one of the largest art and culture centers in the world. The tour will present to you the wonderful combination of new and old, and of classic and modern. You will get a comprehensive overview of the quarter and what goes on within it.
- Tour Times: Every Saturday at 3:00 PM (tour in English).
- Tour Duration: About one hour.
- Tour Cost: €9 for adults, €8 for children and students.
- Ticket Purchase: Tickets must be purchased at the Museums Quartier information center, called MQ Point. The place is located right next to the main entrance.
- Click to book tickets in advance for the guided tour.
- Meeting Point: Next to the MQ Point information center.
- Email for inquiries about private tours: tours@mqw.at
How to get to the Museums Quartier by public transport?
You can easily reach the Museums Quartier by subway. The purple line (U2) stops right nearby. You should get off at the station called Museums quartier. Another option is to get off at the Volkstheater station, which is served by the orange line (U3) and the purple line (U2).
Address
Museumsplatz 1
