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AlbertinavsMuseumsQuartier Wien
Albertina and MuseumsQuartier Wien are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, Albertina ranks marginally higher than MuseumsQuartier Wien. Albertina comes in at #5 in Vienna with endorsements from 7 publications such as Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Let's Go.
Albertina
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Albertinaplatz 1, In the Imperial Palace, Vienna 1010, Austria
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Once used as the Habsburg’s imperial apartments for guests (you can walk through these), the Albertina is now a repository for the greatest collection of graphic art in the world." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Twenty-one Habsburg staterooms, such as the Hall of the Muses, are decorated with Albertina Gold, which is gold leaf made with a blend of gold, copper, and silver alloys." Full review
Fodor's "This not-to-be-missed collection is home to some of the greatest old-master drawings in Vienna—including Dürer's iconic Praying Hands and beloved Alpine Hare." Full review
Afar Magazine "Best galley/museum was definitely the 'Albertina' which houses a great collection." Full review
Let's Go "The permanent art collection on the top floor encompasses all the modern art greats, including Degas, Picasso, Miro, and Kandinsky, to name just a few." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Albertina Graphic Arts Collection, housed in the former Tarouca Palace since 1795, includes most of the greatest names in European art, from the Renaissance to the 20C." Full review
Frommer's "Once the Habsburg apartments for visiting dignitaries, this Hofburg Museum holds the world's greatest collection of graphic art, spanning six centuries" Full review
MuseumsQuartier Wien Fodor's
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Museumsplatz 1, Vienna 1070, Austria
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Fodor's "One of the largest of its kind in the world, the MuseumsQuartier—or MQ, as many call it—is a sprawling collection of galleries housed in what was once the Imperial Court Stables." Full review
Concierge "What was once the imperial stable is now a local hangout bustling with museums, galleries, restaurants, and clubs at the head of Mariahilferstrasse."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The MuseumsQuartier is a remarkable ensemble of museums, cafés, restaurants and bars inside former imperial stables designed by Fischer von Erlach." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The complex includes the Architekturzentrum Wien; the Leopold Museum; the Museum Moderner Kunst; the Kunsthalle Wien; and more." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A massive arts complex that houses 70 cultural institutions, including nine museums and galleries, one of which is the renowned contemporary art–focused Leopold Museum." Full review
Afar Magazine "Vienna's MuseumsQuartier is a great place to soak up the sun on the compound's iconic park benches, and check out extensive art collections housed in an elegant mixture of baroque and modern buildings." Full review
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Don't miss great works of art by Austrian masters like Klimt and Leopold.
Atlas Obscura "This series of Baroque passageways in Vienna's cultural center mix old architecture with modern art. " Full review
The Telegraph "One of the livelier places to be, the Museum Quarter (or the MQ) tends to attract a young, buzzing crowd." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A genuine town within a town, the Museumquartier is the undisputed centre of culture in Vienna." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The complex includes 60 cultural institutions covering contemporary art, history, architecture, music, fashion, theater, dance, literature, photography, street art, and children's culture. "
Vienna Travel Guide
August 5, 2021
