21er Haus

The impressive building was constructed by leading architect Karl Schwanzer as the Austria pavilion for the World Exhibition in 1958 and opened as a museum for the art of the 20th century in Vienna in 1962. Today, the building known as 21er Haus and forming a part of the Belvedere, is used in an international context as a platform for Austrian art from 1945 to the present day. In addition to themed changing exhibitions and individual items, the new museum will also show the estate of the sculptor Fritz Wotruba and house the artotheque of the Austrian Federation. A cinema and a café-restaurant with terrace in the sculpture courtyard (designed by Adolf Krischanitz and Hermann Czech) supplement the offering.

Architect Adolf Krischanitz adapted and remodeled Schwanzer's building for the re-opening in 2011. In 1958, Schwanzer received the Grand prix d'Architecture for the trendsetting and technically innovative design. Krischanitz has now excavated the basement and added a six-storey tower to the facility, which acts as a long-range signal.

21er Haus

Arsenalstrasse 1
1030   Wien
www.21erhaus.at

Map Accessibility Details

Guide dogs permitted

Main entrance

• Main entrance no steps (Double swing door 390cm wide).

Elevator available

More information

Restrooms with access for disabled persons available.

Special offers for disabled persons

"Seeing differently" (tactile) tours for the blind and visually impaired

Contacts

• +43 1 795 57-0
• info@belvedere.at

Opening hours

• We - Su, 10:00 - 18:00

Prices

• Young people under 19 € 0

• Cheaper with the Vienna Card