Book a fast-track ticket via Over The Planet to explore the Leopold Museum in Vienna, which houses one of the largest collections of Austrian art.
— What You Can Expect —
The Leopold Museum in Vienna's lively MuseumsQuartier Wien is home to a standout collection of early 20th-century Austrian art. Curated by dedicated collectors Rudolf and Elisabeth Leopold over five decades, it now holds over 5,000 artworks. Among the highlights are pieces by renowned artists Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, and Richard Gerstl. This museum, which opened to the public in 2001, stands out not just for its art but also for its history: Rudolf Leopold, 40 years into his collecting, secured these artworks into a foundation valued at a whopping 575 million Euros.
Inside, the focus is clear: celebrate Austrian art from the first half of the 20th century. Egon Schiele's bold works from 1910 to 1915 take center stage, supported by a significant collection from the famous Gustav Klimt, a key figure in founding the Vienna Secession in 1897.
To give visitors a taste of the era, the "Vienna 1900" permanent exhibition showcases a diverse range of art from the time, from Expressionist pieces to works of the Vienna Secession and the Wiener Werkstätte, a pivotal Viennese arts movement. This museum offers a preview of a vibrant time in Austria's art history.