Architekturzentrum Wien: Exploring Austrian Architecture
Explore Austria's architectural heritage at Architekturzentrum Wien, a dynamic museum in the MuseumsQuartier showcasing 20th & 21st-century design.
The Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W), located in the MuseumsQuartier, is Austria's leading architecture museum. It showcases Austrian architecture of the 20th and 21st centuries through exhibitions, events, and research, examining how architecture and urban development shape daily life.
A brief summary to Architekturzentrum Wien
- Museumsplatz 1, Vienna, Neubau, 1070, AT
- +4315223115
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-7 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-7 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-7 pm
- Thursday 10 am-7 pm
- Friday 10 am-7 pm
- Saturday 10 am-7 pm
- Sunday 10 am-7 pm
Local tips
- Check the Architekturzentrum Wien's website for current exhibitions and events before your visit.
- Take advantage of the guided tours, especially the specialized tours for blind and visually impaired visitors.
- Combine your visit with other attractions in the MuseumsQuartier, such as the Leopold Museum or the Museum of Modern Art (Mumok).
- Visit on Wednesday evenings for free admission for students and school children.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Architekturzentrum Wien is easily accessible via public transport. Take the U2 subway line to the MuseumsQuartier station or the U3 line to the Volkstheater station. Tram line 49 and bus line 48A also stop at Volkstheater. A single Vienna public transport ticket costs €2.40.
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Walking
Located in the MuseumsQuartier, the Architekturzentrum Wien is within walking distance of many central Vienna attractions, including the Hofburg Palace and the Kunsthistorisches Museum. From the Burgring, walk through the Volksgarten and into the MuseumsQuartier.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Vienna. A short taxi ride from the city center to the Architekturzentrum Wien will cost approximately €12, depending on traffic. Taxi fares start at €5.00, with each kilometer costing €1.40.
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Parking
If arriving by car, the Contipark Parking Garage MuseumsQuartier is located directly underneath the MuseumsQuartier. It is open 24 hours and costs €4 per hour, with a maximum daily rate of €25. Limited disabled parking spaces are available at the main entrance.
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