The ALBERTINA Museum is a central Vienna museum, set between the State Opera, Kärntnerstraße and the Vienna Hofburg. You can plan a visit around its State Rooms, then check the museum’s current visitor details before setting out.
- Location: Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna.
- Opening pattern: daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Full-price admission: EUR 20.90; free for children under 19.
- Public transport includes nearby U-Bahn, tram and bus stops.
What is the ALBERTINA Museum known for?
The ALBERTINA Museum is known for its location in Vienna’s historic centre and its State Rooms. Its address, Albertinaplatz 1, places it between the State Opera, Kärntnerstraße and the Vienna Hofburg.
The main entrance sits on the bastion of the former Vienna city wall. From street level, you reach it by escalator or lift, a distinctive approach to a museum visit in the centre of the city.
For a broader route through the old town, you can pair a museum visit with a walk from the Old Town to the Ring.
What can you see at the ALBERTINA?
The State Rooms are among the ALBERTINA’s offerings. Check the museum’s exhibitions page to see what is on display when you plan your visit, as exhibitions can change.
If you are planning a wider art-focused day, the ALBERTINA Museum also offers a combined ticket with ALBERTINA MODERN and ALBERTINA KLOSTERNEUBURG. It allows one entry to each location and is valid for one year from purchase.
How much are ALBERTINA tickets, and when is it open?
Full-price admission is EUR 20.90; admission is EUR 17.50 for visitors under 26 and seniors aged 65 or older, and free for children under 19.
Opening hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00–18:00
- Wednesday and Friday: 10:00–21:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The combined ticket for the ALBERTINA Museum, ALBERTINA MODERN and ALBERTINA KLOSTERNEUBURG costs EUR 29.90 at full price. It permits one entry to each location and remains valid for one year from purchase. Ticket prices and hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
All public areas are accessible to people with disabilities. An exterior lift or escalator reaches the main entrance, and an exhibition lift connects all exhibition areas. Wheelchair-accessible toilets are on Level 1 and Level -1, and standard wheelchairs can be borrowed at the main cloakroom.
If you need a wheelchair reservation, seat stools or induction loops for a guided tour, contact the ALBERTINA before the tour. The museum shop and DO&CO Restaurant can be accessed without a museum ticket.
How do you get to the ALBERTINA by public transport?
The ALBERTINA lists several public-transport stops for reaching the museum. U-Bahn options are U1, U2 and U4 at Karlsplatz/Oper, and U3 at Stephansplatz. Tram lines 1, 2, D, 62 and 71, plus the Lokalbahn Wien-Baden, stop at Kärntner Ring/Oper; public bus 2A stops at Albertina.
Pension Lerner is a bed and breakfast in Vienna; the city centre is about a 10-minute walk from this central Vienna bed and breakfast.
FAQs
Where is the ALBERTINA Museum?
It is at Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, between the State Opera, Kärntnerstraße and the Vienna Hofburg.
Is the ALBERTINA accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes. Public areas are accessible, an exhibition lift connects the exhibition areas, and standard wheelchairs can be borrowed at the main cloakroom.
Can you visit the museum shop or restaurant without a ticket?
Yes. The museum shop and DO&CO Restaurant can be accessed without a museum ticket.
What else can you combine with a visit?
The ALBERTINA’s combined ticket includes one entry each to the ALBERTINA Museum, ALBERTINA MODERN and ALBERTINA KLOSTERNEUBURG. For a city-centre walking plan, a one-day Vienna walk from the Old Town to the Ring offers another itinerary.