MAK – Museum of Applied Arts

The MAK is a museum of applied arts in the Innere Stadt district displaying furniture, glassware, ceramics, and design from multiple periods. Its exhibition spaces feature both historical crafted objects and works by contemporary artists and designers.

Emperor Franz Joseph I founded the museum in 1863 as an educational institution for artists and manufacturers to support the arts industry. Over time it developed into a major center for researching and presenting applied art.

The museum displays works by Austrian designers and craftspeople reflecting Baroque, Biedermeier, and Art Nouveau styles. You can see how ideas about beauty and function changed across different periods.

The museum is located at Stubenring 5 and is easily reached by public transportation. The exhibitions are fully accessible, and audio guides in several languages are available to help you explore.

The museum was the first in the world to purchase artworks using Bitcoin in 2015, showing its openness to new technologies. This transaction marked a remarkable moment where traditional art collection met digital innovation.

Location: Innere Stadt

Inception: 1864

Founders: Rudolf Eitelberger

Architects: Heinrich von Ferstel

Official opening: May 12, 1864

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Stubenring 5, 1010 Wien

Website: https://mak.at/en

GPS coordinates: 48.20767,16.38137

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02