- Belvedere 21 - The Belvedere in Vienna is one of the leading museums worldwide. Its famous art collection includes works ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day. Austrian art in an international context is presented in three locations (Upper and Lower Belvedere and Belvedere 21).\n\nContemporary art, film, music, and events in a modern pavilion. Today, the Belvedere 21 is a is a thriving art space and meeting place within Vienna’s urban district of the future. The building is considered an architectural icon of post-war Modernism. Initially designed by Karl Schwanzer as the Austrian pavilion for the 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels, it was later adapted for the museum’s purposes and opened in 1962 as the Museum of the Twentieth Century. Under the name 20er Haus, it soon established itself as a vibrant hub. In 2002 the building was transferred to the Belvedere. Renovated in 2011, it was rebranded as the Belvedere 21 in 2018.\n\nTuesday to Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm & Late Night: Thursday: 11 am - 9 pm
- Admission to the museum
- Food and drinks, transport, Audio guides, animals
This construction is acknowledged as a prominent symbol of Post-WWII Modernist architecture. It was originally planned by Karl Schwanzer for the 1958 Brussels World Expo as the Austrian pavilion before it got repurposed for the museum and launched in 1962 as the Museum of the Twentieth Century. It quickly earned a reputation as a lively spot under the moniker 20er Haus. In 2002, the structure was handed over to the Belvedere. After renovation in 2011, it got repositioned as the Belvedere 21 in 2018.
Admission fee is for entry only, without guided tours. Guests can head straight to the museum’s portal and explore the premises on their own.
Belvedere 21 Operating Hours
From Tuesday to Sunday: 11 am - 6 pm
Late Hours: Thursday: 11 am - 9 pm
Open on Mondays, if it’s a holiday.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
