Museum · Austria · Vienna

Albertina

A museum in a Habsburg palace with a huge graphics collection and impressionist paintings.

about 2 h

For storytellers

Why Albertina matters

The Albertina sits on a terrace overlooking the opera, and holds an enormous collection of drawings and prints, including work by Dürer. Its impressionist and modern art galleries add big names, and the palace state rooms are worth a look.

Talking points

  • It holds Dürer's famous Hare drawing.
  • The palace state rooms are on show.
  • A terrace outside offers city views.

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