Near the green banks of the Danube Canal is Vienna's most whimsical museum, showing the imaginative, fantastical works of painter and designer Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928–2000). Hundertwasser was one of the world's most famous architects, and this is a fitting memorial. A lover of nature, the architect created uneven floors, irregular corners, trees growing out of roofs and windows, and oddly shaped, different-size windows. The museum is filled with his paintings, drawings, and architectural projects (many of which were never built). The museum is also a venue for temporary exhibitions of international artists. Previous shows have focused on such artists as Picasso, Cecil Beaton, and Michel Compte. The tiled black-and-white checkerboard exterior has been compared to a Klimt painting seen through a kaleidoscope.
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KunstHausWien
Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13, 1030
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Hours
Daily 11am–7pm, Thurs 11am-9pm
Transportation
Tram: 1 or O
Phone
01/712-0491
Prices
€10 adults, €8 students and seniors, €5 ages 11–18, free for children 10 and under; extra charge for temporary exhibits
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KunstHausWien
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Untere Weissgerberstrasse 13, 1030 ViennaNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.