Belvedere 21

Belvedere 21 is a modern art museum in the Landstraße district and features a steel structure with large glass facades. The building spans multiple levels with spacious gallery rooms that use natural light and spatially showcase various artworks.

The building was designed by Karl Schwanzer in 1958 as Austria's pavilion for the Brussels World Expo. After this major exhibition, it was moved to Vienna in 1962 and has served as an art museum ever since.

Inside, visitors encounter works by Austrian artists from the 20th and 21st centuries that show how the art world evolved in this country. The exhibitions rotate regularly and present local works alongside international positions in a way that makes differences and shared ideas visible.

The museum is located at Arsenalstraße 1 and is open to visitors Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours until 9 PM on Wednesdays. Plan your visit based on which exhibitions you wish to see, as these change regularly.

The building was not originally intended to be a permanent museum site but was designed as a temporary exhibition pavilion. Its architectural quality was so convincing that it was preserved and later converted into a permanent art center.

Location: Landstraße

Inception: November 15, 2011

Architects: Karl Schwanzer

Official opening: November 15, 2011

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Österreichische Galerie Belvedere

Address: Arsenalstraße 1

Opening Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11:00-18:00; Wednesday 11:00-21:00; Holidays 11:00-18:00

Phone: +431795570

Website: https://belvedere.at/besuch/belvedere-21

GPS coordinates: 48.18586,16.38384

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48