Kunsthistorische Museum in Vienna
Vienna is easily one of the most beautiful cities on Earth with many interesting sights
to see both indoors and out. While walking around and exploring the grounds of the Austrian capital,
you might feel as though you are on the set of a period drama,
surrounded by the magnificent historical architecture.
Vienna has much more going on than these glorious old buildings though.
It's brimming with adventure, rich history, outstanding cuisine, vibrant culture,
and an incredible art scene! Vienna is the home that has molded and raised brilliant minds
including Beethoven, Mozart and the founding father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud.
The city boasts outstanding museums that showcase her ancient history,
as well as her plethora of artwork treasures. Among the best art museums to explore in Vienna
is the Kunsthistorische Museum. It is a great museum that will dazzle your eyes with the beauty
of many artworks and Austrian history. Kunsthistorisches Museum
The Kunsthistorisches Museum, or Art History Museum, is a fascinating collection of art,
and widely regarded as one of the world's most important galleries.
Also known as the KHM, the museum is housed in a colorful royal edifice on Ringstraße and topped
with an octagonal dome, and is located in the heart of Vienna's historic city center. A visit
to the museum is a ticket to an artist’s adventure where you can admire a sea of masterpieces,
collected, compiled and loved for centuries. Successive Habsburg monarchs, most notably
Archduke Leopold William in the mid-17th century, gathered a vast collection of treasures, which led
to the establishment of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, which opened its doors in 1891.
How to get to the Kunsthistorisches Museum
You can reach the KHM from the city center via bus, train, light rail or a brisk walk.
It’s only a few minutes walk from some of the city's other major attractions.
A 5-to-10-minute walk from Museumsquartier will get you to the museum quite easily.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Collections A significant collection of varied exhibits,
including paintings, sculptures, coins, and countless decorative arts,
can be viewed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum. There are 5 main collections that the museum is
particularly famous for; the Egyptian and Near Eastern Collection, the Collection of Greek and
Roman Antiquities, the Picture Gallery, the Kunstkammer Wien, and the Coin Collection.
Aside from the primary collections, the museum also houses the Imperial Armoury, the Collection
of Historic Musical Instruments, and the Ephesos Museum and Collection of Sculptures.
Some of the KHM’s Exhibitions are also on display at the nearby Imperial Treasury, and
Imperial Carriage Museum in Vienna, as well as the Ambras Castle in the beautiful city of Innsbruck.
Among the fantastic art treasures to view during your tour, you’ll find paintings from
the Renaissance, including the world's most outstanding collection of Bruegel paintings,
as well as works from the Baroque schools from Italy, Germany, Spain, and others.
There are also the works of renowned artists such as Dürer, Titian, Velázquez,
and many more that would turn this video into a list of who’s who in the art world.
The museum is notably home to the almost 500 year old Salieri by Ben-ve-nuto Cellini.
Among the royal collections,
you’ll find the possessions of Emperor Kaiser Rudolf II and his family.
AMENITIES
Beyond the world-famous exhibits, the museum has more to offer in the form of guided public
and private tours, art seminars, and a variety of educational programs to name but a few. This
incredible museum can also be booked for a variety of events, including weddings and receptions.
For hungry or thirsty visitors, there’s a café and restaurant where you can have some time to
refuel and unwind. You can also find plenty of super souvenirs at the museum shop and boutique.
The shop offers a brilliant selection of arts goods, as well as continuously
updated new gifts and literature relevant to the collections and exhibitions on display.
Among the items available in its boutique are jewelry inspired by the KHM’s collections,
miniature replicas of sculptures, prints and postcards of some of the museum’s most
famous pieces, and much more that’ll leave any art buff a little light in the wallet.
FINALE The museum's extensive collections,
distinctive characteristics, and overall aesthetic appeal distinguish it as one of the most
beautiful museums of any sort in the world. In the KHM, you can travel back in time, learn
about artistic treasures, marvel at masterpieces, and bathe in the splendor of creativity.
It is one of the most visually enthralling experiences you can have in Vienna.
The museum is an excellent starting point for your travel adventure in Vienna too. After you
discover its spectacular collection, you can visit more of Vienna’s top attractions located nearby.
The Natural History Museum, and Maria Theresien Square are a couple of the closest tourist
attractions to the KHM and well worth a visit. If you’re headed to the metropolitan paradise
of Vienna, don't forget to visit the Kunsthistorische Museum.
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