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Ernst Fuchs Museum: A Surrealist Gem in Vienna's Otto Wagner Villa

Explore the surreal world of Ernst Fuchs within the architectural splendor of Otto Wagner's villa in Vienna.

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Housed in a stunning villa designed by Otto Wagner, the Ernst Fuchs Museum showcases the fantastical and surreal works of Austrian artist Ernst Fuchs, a founder of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. The museum offers a unique blend of architectural beauty and visionary art.

A brief summary to Ernst Fuchs-Museum (Otto-Wagner-Villa)

  • Tuesday 10 am-4 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-4 pm
  • Friday 10 am-4 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-4 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-4 pm

Local tips

  • Combine your visit with a walk in the surrounding Vienna Woods for scenic views.
  • Consider visiting on Friday or Sunday at 2 PM for a guided tour.
  • Check the museum's website for special opening hours or events.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From the city center, take the U4 subway line to Hütteldorf. From there, take bus 52A or 52B to the Freyenthurmgasse stop. The museum is a 5-minute walk uphill from the bus stop. A single Vienna public transport ticket costs approximately €3.

  • Taxi

    A taxi from the city center to the Ernst Fuchs Museum takes approximately 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic. The estimated cost is €30-€40. Ride-sharing services are also available.

  • Parking

    Limited parking is available near the museum. Check for parking restrictions and fees upon arrival. Self parking is available onsite, subject to charges.

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The Ernst Fuchs Museum, nestled in Vienna's Penzing district, is a captivating tribute to the life and work of Ernst Fuchs (1930-2015), a prominent Austrian artist known for his surrealist and visionary style. The museum is located in the Otto Wagner Villa, an architectural masterpiece built by Otto Wagner in 1888 as his private residence. Wagner, a leading figure in the Vienna Secession movement, designed the villa in the style of a Roman summer palace, surrounded by nature. The villa itself is a work of art, featuring opulent rooms, stained-glass windows by Adolf Böhm, and intricate details that reflect Wagner's Art Nouveau sensibilities. In 1900, Wagner added a stunning Jugendstil hall with Tiffany glass windows. The villa hosted legendary summer parties and salons, becoming a meeting place for Viennese artistic society, including Gustav Klimt, Adolf Loos, and Gustav Mahler. In 1972, Ernst Fuchs acquired the dilapidated villa and meticulously restored it, transforming it into his private studio and, later, a museum. Fuchs infused the villa with his own artistic vision, creating a unique fusion of Wagner's architecture and his transcendental art. The museum's six rooms display the world's largest collection of Fuchs' works, including oil paintings, drawings, sculptures, and applied art. Visitors can also admire Fuchs' custom-designed furniture, tapestries, and the Nymphaeum Omega fountain complex in the garden. The museum provides insights into Fuchs' artistic development and the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism, a movement he co-founded.

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