Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna

Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna

The Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna opened in 1864 and is one of the oldest and finest museums in Europe. It is among the best museums for applied and contemporary art, beloved by visitors for its rich and priceless collection that dazzles the eye.

The museum’s collection is divided into sections including the Asian Art Collection, Contemporary Art Collection, Glass and Ceramics Collection, Furniture and Woodwork Collection, Textiles and Carpets Collection, Paintings and Paper Art, as well as the Ironwork Collection. The Asian Art Collection features 25,000 artworks from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and other countries, spanning objects from the Neolithic Age to the present. These include Chinese porcelain, Japanese lacquerware, and Japanese woodblock prints. The Contemporary Art Collection includes around 1,500 works by renowned masters, encompassing both artists and architects. The Glass Art Collection houses over 7,600 pieces, many crafted by famous European manufacturers, with a focus on engraved glass. Highlights include colored glass from the 15th to 19th centuries, various glass vessels from the 16th century to the present, and colored decorative glass from the 16th to 18th centuries. The Textiles and Carpets Collection is one of the most valuable in the world, featuring medieval textiles, Oriental carpets, sashes, and Biedermeier-style fabrics.

Museum of Applied Arts (Museum für angewandte Kunst Wien)

Must-visit reason: One of the oldest museums in Europe

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Austria[Austria]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Vienna [Vienna]

City where the attraction is located: Vienna [Vienna]