Five Must-See Museums in Vienna: From Imperial Splendor to Avant-Garde

Vienna boasts an impressive array of over 100 museums that reflect both its imperial past and innovative spirit. Beaux Arts emphasizes five notable institutions: The Kunsthistorisches Museum, which features the largest collection of Brueghel works globally, alongside pieces by Vermeer and Raphael; the Belvedere complex, home to the most extensive Klimt collection, including the iconic "The Kiss"; the Secession building, established by Klimt in 1897, which displays the "Beethoven Frieze"; the MAK, representing five centuries of decorative arts; and the Albertina Museum, which will commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, showcasing collections from Impressionism to New Objectivity. Additionally, the Albertina Modern, inaugurated in 2020, emphasizes post-war and contemporary art.