Lentos Museum of Modern Art, Modern art museum on the Danube River in Linz, Austria
Lentos Museum of Modern Art is a large public art institution on the Danube in Linz housing works across painting, sculpture, photography, and contemporary media. The building contains multiple floors of exhibition space designed to display different artistic periods and media types.
The museum opened in 2003 and houses a collection that originated from Berlin, including significant works by Austrian artists from the early 20th century. This core collection traces artistic developments from the 1800s through contemporary times.
The museum has become a central gathering place for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts in the region, shaping how contemporary art is discussed locally. Its riverside location has made it a landmark that locals associate with modern culture and innovation.
The museum is open to visitors on most days and can be reached by public transport or on foot from central Linz. Plan for several hours to see the different floors and galleries.
The building is designed so that its large openings frame a view across the Danube toward the hills and districts on the opposite bank. This architectural feature makes the river and surrounding landscape part of the visual experience.
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