The museum's name honors Duke Albert of Saxe-Teschen, who founded the collection in 1776.
The building stands on the last remaining section of Vienna's former city fortifications.
The collection includes Dürer's famous 'Hare' and 'Praying Hands' drawings.
The Habsburg state rooms were restored to their original 19th-century appearance in 2003.
The museum features a large permanent exhibition dedicated to the Batliner Collection, focusing on Classical Modernism.
The Albertina is a renowned art museum situated in the largest residential Habsburg palace in Vienna. It houses one of the most significant print rooms in the world, containing over 65,000 drawings and approximately 1 million old master prints. The collection spans from Late Gothic to contemporary art, featuring works by Dürer, Michelangelo, Rubens, and Klimt. Permanent state rooms offer an authentic look into the historical living quarters of the Habsburg dynasty. The museum frequently hosts high-profile international loan exhibitions alongside its permanent holdings. Its location occupies a strategic position atop the Augustinian bastion of the city's former defensive walls.
The elevated terrace overlooking the State Opera house provides the most iconic wide-angle view of the palace architecture and city surroundings.
Check the digital signage near the entrance for current temporary exhibition closures, as sections of the museum rotate frequently.
The state rooms are often less crowded than the temporary exhibition halls, making them ideal for a quieter experience.
Use the elevator located on the terrace level if you wish to bypass the stairs leading up from the Albertinaplatz side.
Do not overlook the Batliner Collection on the upper floor, which is frequently missed by visitors rushing to see only the temporary exhibitions.
Large backpacks and bulky items must be left in the complimentary cloakroom; photography is permitted for private use without flash.
