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MAK - Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna: Explore Art Nouveau Masterpieces and Unique Artworks
4.3
73 Ratings
Vienna
Discover the art nouveau masterpieces and unique artworks at the MAK - Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. Explore the fascinating era of Vienna around 1900 and immerse yourself in the grandeur of this architectural gem on Vienna’s Ringstraße.
Discover the art nouveau masterpieces and unique artworks at the MAK - Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna. Explore the fascinating era of Vienna around 1900 and immerse yourself in the grandeur of this architectural gem on Vienna’s Ringstraße.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art - THE MAK The rooms of the Permanent Collection show crowning moments in the history of the applied arts, ranging from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, as well as exemplars of contemporary art. In addition, the outstanding program of temporary exhibitions shown at the MAK has established…
- MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art - THE MAK The rooms of the Permanent Collection show crowning moments in the history of the applied arts, ranging from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, as well as exemplars of contemporary art. In addition, the outstanding program of temporary exhibitions shown at the MAK has established it as one of the most innovative art institutions in the world. MAK Permanent Collection VIENNA 1900 A fascinatingly diverse cultural era, “Vienna 1900” became a myth long ago. The MAK focuses on the equally multifaceted and momentous design and arts and crafts of this period. Some 500 exhibits shine a light on the art historical as well as sociopolitical aspects of Viennese Modernism. MAK DESIGN LAB Across approximately 2 000 square meters, the MAK DESIGN LAB demonstrates the many ways design can contribute to positive change. Contemporary projects by designers, artists, architects, programmers, activists, and idealists that react to the challenges of the 21st century.
What's Included
- Free Digital MAK Guide
- Complimentary Wifi
- No admission fee for children and teens under 19
- Complimentary cloakroom service
- Priority access with skip-the-line entry
- Ticket grants access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions
- Free Digital MAK Guide
- Complimentary Wifi
- No admission fee for children and teens under 19
- Complimentary cloakroom service
- Priority access with skip-the-line entry
- Ticket grants access to both permanent and temporary exhibitions
What's Not Included
- Food and Drinks
- Hotel pick-and and drop off
- Food and Drinks
- Hotel pick-and and drop off
Additional Information
Art, Design, Fashion, and Architecture.
Opened in 1871, the MAK building, designed by Heinrich von Ferstel, stands as one of the most magnificent architectural achievements on Vienna’s Ringstraße. Initially established as the “Imperial Royal Austrian Museum of Art and Industry,” the MAK now houses an exceptional collection of exquisite art and…
Art, Design, Fashion, and Architecture.
Opened in 1871, the MAK building, designed by Heinrich von Ferstel, stands as one of the most magnificent architectural achievements on Vienna’s Ringstraße. Initially established as the “Imperial Royal Austrian Museum of Art and Industry,” the MAK now houses an exceptional collection of exquisite art and craftsmanship, featuring furniture, glass, porcelain, silver, and textiles from the Middle Ages to the present day. With over 900,000 objects and printed works, it ranks among the world’s most significant museums of its kind.
Explore the captivating “Vienna around 1900” era, showcasing art nouveau masterpieces from the Wiener Werkstätte by artists like Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann, and Koloman Moser.
Additionally, the MAK hosts numerous prestigious temporary exhibitions in the realms of art, design, fashion, and architecture.
- Your tickets will be held at the MAK for collection on the day
Location
MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art
Stubenring 5, Wien
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(73 Ratings)
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26heidemariew
Feb 15, 2025
Always an experience - The MAK is a very good museum, which mostly meets my taste with its focus. From the museum to the shop to the salon Plafon, I always visit everything because everything is so great.
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Seeingtheworld2012
Dec 30, 2024
Wow. Always impressive! - This museum packs a punch.
It always fascinates and presents remarkable exhibits.
The displays of art, furniture, ceramics, glass and inventions are exceptional.
This museum is also in a monumental building.
It should be rated much higher.
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Traveler456
Oct 10, 2024
Fascinating museum of Design and Innovation - Very interesting museum of design and innovation in a fabulous building. The exhibits were fascinating. Do not miss the Klimt art display in the Vienna 1900 collection.
We visited the AUT NOW
100 × Austrian Design for the 21st Century exhibit. Fascinating. Be sure to check the current exhibits before you go.
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Louise_b
Sep 18, 2024
Brilliant, a most enjoyable couple of hours - Such a variety of design, old and new fascinating and informative and housed in such a wonderful space
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Eliza-tay
Sep 16, 2024
Storm Boris Weekend - I always enjoy visiting museums with textiles and other applied arts. This museum wasn’t very large but it highlights some particular Austrian arts and crafts. We visited first thing in the morning so it was not crowded at all. We stopped for coffee before leaving and the cafe was packed! Obviously a popular place for Saturday brunch.
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876anaisabelm
Jul 23, 2024
What cute glasses I bought - I loved this museum. Very interesting. A very pleasant experience. I advise you to visit. It has rooms where you can interact. You can't leave without sitting on the sofa at the entrance 😂😂
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Acm1899pier
Jul 17, 2024
Viennese furniture from the 900s - The exhibition includes art nouveau chairs and Biedermeier furniture. Also baroque and rococo rooms. The most important Attraction however is the Gustav Klimt frieze.
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Meander01076901250
Sep 15, 2024
Frustrating display, terrible audio guide - This museum is trying to be inventive in the way they're displaying the items, but it just becomes confusing and makes for a frustrating viewing experience. They let contemporary artists display portions of the permanent collection. One artist just threw things on the floor in no apparent order. I believe the permanent collection should either be displayed by era or by category (e.g., here's how tableware design transformed over time). Do one conceptual presentation as a special exhibit, but for god's sakes, leave the permanent collection arranged in an accessible way. They did away with wall text in favor of audio guide, which is in theory a good idea. But the audio guide was unusable. I chose the option that claims: press play and put your phone away; we will guide you through the rooms. Hardly! After an overview of the room, it starts talking about a specific item. Which item in the room is it? No way to know. You have to reach for your phone and find the tiny image and run around the room to find it. Very hard, in the case of lace items, where very square of lace looks the same on a tiny image. I then switched over to the option where you swipe a pattern in dots in order to access a specific item's audio description; many of the patterns I tried to swipe were not recognized. You have to reset playing speed each time you press play. Also, it seems that they tasked AI to create the voiceover, since many words were mispronounced in a robotic way: "comb" was pronounced "coom", "baroque" was "barock." Very disappointing. I love applied arts, but this museum seemed focused on preventing me from viewing them. Their cafe is great though. Worth visiting even if you skip the museum.
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Voyager17114615756
Jan 4, 2025
Totally disappointed - We went to the Mak today.
We expected a lot from the Dagobert Peche exhibition.
Unfortunately, it was extremely disappointing.
At the beginning, when one enters the exhibition, the end of D. Peche's life is described and not the beginning of his life, and the various stations. That means you have to go back and forth unnecessarily.
The description of the individual objects are so small and poorly lit and attached far too low, so you have to constantly dislocate and see almost nothing through the poor illumination of the microscopic signs, and at some point you just give up.
The chipboard walls also take some getting used to. Maybe you wanted to save, but that's how it's easy
wrong.
The interesting bad luck objects have the art trade and even on "Willhaben" you can find more beautiful pieces.
We recently visited a Matisse exhibition in Mestre, yes in Mestre, and one in Padua, and so one imagines exhibitions, although Matisse in Mestre was also free.
Now I can say, unfortunately, it's too bad about the money and the time.
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Mssk7
Dec 19, 2024
"Museum That Hates Children - Avoid if You Have Kids" - "Museum That Hates Children - Avoid if You Have Kids"
This was, without a doubt, the most horrible experience I have ever had at any museum. If you have children, do NOT come here—they are clearly not welcome. From the moment we entered, the curators in every room made us feel like we were a nuisance. They followed us around like Gestapo police, making the entire visit feel oppressive and unwelcoming.
The worst part was when a lady yelled at my 6-year-old child because he touched something. He was so scared that we had to leave that part of the exhibition altogether. It was heartbreaking to see him frightened in what should have been an enjoyable, educational environment.
Downstairs, in the "interactive" section where you're supposed to draw on an erasable wall with markers, we were scolded again. Apparently, my child was "drawing too much" and "spoiling it for others." It's an erasable wall! What is the point if kids can't engage with it freely?
In another interactive section, a staff member just stood there glaring at us while we played at the tables. The hostility from the staff made us feel completely unwelcome and uncomfortable.
This museum needs to seriously reevaluate how it trains its staff and rethink whether it wants to advertise itself as family-friendly. Right now, it’s anything but. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone with kids, and honestly, I regret the time and money spent here.
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