Kunsthalle Wien

About the museum

Kunsthalle Wien was founded in 1992 and started in a makeshift space: a yellow exhibition container by Adolf Krischanitz at Karlsplatz with approximately 1,000 square meters of space. The initially controversial building shaped the city's appearance and gave Vienna's exhibition scene new impetus.

In May 2001 the institution moved into its main building at MuseumsQuartier. Architects Ortner & Ortner supplemented the former Winter Riding Hall of the court stables with a new building with two differently proportioned halls; in the main courtyard the house stands between Leopold Museum and mumok.

At Karlsplatz the container gave way in 2001 to a smaller glass pavilion, also by Krischanitz, which continues to host exhibitions and events.

Kunstthalle Wien has no own collection but shows changing exhibitions of contemporary art with international program and local reference, accompanied by education, workshops and events. The city of Vienna Art GmbH is the operator.

Highlights

• Changing exhibitions of international contemporary art
• Main building in former Winter Riding Hall in MuseumsQuartier
• Glass pavilion by Adolf Krischanitz at Karlsplatz
• Thursday evening "pay what you can", free Sundays
• Workshops in Kunsthalle Wien Studio and children's disco

Founded

1992

Operated by

Stadt Wien Kunst GmbH

Director

Michelle Cotton

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Last Sunday of month free admission (supported by Dorotheum); every Thursday 5–8 p.m. "pay what you can".

Admission prices apply to both locations. Free admission including Culture Pass, Vienna PASS and for ICOM members; school classes receive free tours. Public tours are free with valid ticket.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours
• Easy-to-read materials
• Audio description: no information

MuseumsQuartier: step-free main entrance (200 cm), lift (door 110 cm), barrier-free WC in basement; wheelchair on request. Six free disabled parking spaces at venue (access Burggasse/Volkstheater) and four in garage (2nd basement). Information leaflets in easy language; group tours also in simple language and Austrian sign language.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Every Saturday and during school vacations also weekdays workshops for children and families in Kunsthalle Wien Studio (with WIENXTRA); plus children's disco "I Like It Loud!" and baby-friendly tours.

Getting there & parking

Entrance in main courtyard of MuseumsQuartier between Leopold Museum and mumok (together with halls E+G). Bicycle parking available. To Karlsplatz location approx. 15 minutes walk via grain market or by U2.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Lockers

Restaurant/café at both locations (at Karlsplatz "Chinacy Karlsplatz"). Lockers between cashier and studio; shop also online.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Rental inquiries to vermietung@kunsthallewien.at; special tours with sparkling wine reception for corporate events.

Plan your visit