Schütz Art Museum

About the museum

The Schütz Art Museum goes back to the passion for collecting of Josef and Irene Schütz. Construction entrepreneur Josef Schütz made art his profession more than 25 years ago and founded galleries in Linz and Vienna. The high point of these activities was a purpose-built museum building in Engelhartszell on the Danube, which opened on November 14, 2021.

The building arranges its levels around an open staircase core, which at the same time connects the heat pumps in the ground with the solar collectors on the roof. The first floor houses the foyer, café and museum shop, as well as the large column-free hall for changing exhibitions; the second floor holds the permanent exhibition hall, with access to a covered sculpture terrace overlooking the Danube.

The heart of the collection is Austrian painting of Classical Modernism, complemented by works from the 19th century to the present, including by Klimt, Schiele, Kokoschka, Egger-Lienz and Kubin. An artists-in-residence program allows international artists to work in studios in the house; visitors can meet them there.

Highlights

• Austrian Classical Modernism with works by Klimt, Schiele, Kokoschka and Egger-Lienz
• Sculpture terrace with a view of the Danube
• Artists in Residence: studios with insight for visitors
• Café with Danube terrace and 80 m² museum shop

Permanent exhibitions

• Kunstsammlung der Klassischen Moderne – Austrian painting of Classical Modernism, complemented by works from the 19th century to the present, in the permanent exhibition hall.
• Artists in Residence – International artists work in temporary studios in the house and can be experienced by visitors.

Founded

2021

Operated by

Schütz Fine Art GmbH

Admission & discounts

Prices 2026. The SCHÜTZ Premium Card gives one year of free admission; available at the ticket desk or by email.

Accessibility

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

According to the website, the museum is accessible; there is an elevator in the house.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum offers combined packages with the Trappist monastery of Engelszell, beer tastings and other partners in Engelhartszell.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

SCHÜTZ Art Café (Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–18:00, Monday only on public holidays; breakfast 10:00–11:00, reservations from 6 people; Danube terrace). Museum shop (80 m²) and café are freely accessible. Café winter break is the same as the museum's.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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