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

Explore the surreal world of Ernst Fuchs within the architectural masterpiece 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 art of Ernst Fuchs, a founder of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. The museum offers a unique blend of architectural splendor and surreal artwork.

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Local tips

  • Combine your museum visit with a walk in the Vienna Woods, located near the museum, for a tranquil escape.
  • Visit the Jubiläumswarte viewing tower nearby for panoramic views of Vienna.
  • Guided tours are available on Fridays at 2 p.m.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Vienna's city center, take the U4 subway line to its final stop, Hütteldorf. From there, transfer to bus 52A or 52B and ride for three stops to Freyenthurmgasse. From the bus stop, it is approximately a 5-minute walk uphill to the Ernst Fuchs Museum. A single ticket for public transport in Vienna costs €2.40 and is valid for one journey, including transfers.

  • Walking

    From the Freyenthurmgasse bus stop, walk uphill on Hüttelbergstraße for approximately 5 minutes. The Ernst Fuchs Museum will be on your right. The walk is moderately steep.

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The Ernst Fuchs Museum, residing within the Otto Wagner Villa in Vienna's Penzing district, offers a captivating journey into the world of Fantastic Realism. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Ernst Fuchs (1930-2015), a versatile Austrian artist renowned for his paintings, sculptures, and architectural designs. The villa itself is a masterpiece, originally designed and built by the famous Jugendstil architect Otto Wagner between 1886 and 1888 as his private summer residence. Wagner's villa was a sensation, drawing international attention for its unusual design. The villa served as a venue for legendary summer balls and parties, hosting Vienna's high society. However, after Wagner sold the villa, it fell into a period of decline, even serving as offices for the Nazi's Hitler Youth during World War II. In 1972, Ernst Fuchs acquired the dilapidated villa and began its restoration. Fuchs transformed the space into his private studio and infused it with his unique artistic vision. The museum opened in 1988, showcasing Fuchs's extensive collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, and furniture. Visitors can explore the artist's former private chambers and admire the custom-designed furniture and stained-glass windows. Highlights include the Adolf Böhm-Saal with its Tiffany glass windows and the Nymphaeum Omega, a gazebo with a fountain in the garden. The museum provides a glimpse into the world of surrealism, symbolism, and the interconnectedness of the spiritual and material realms.

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