Secession Building

The Secession Building is an art museum in Innere Stadt with a white exterior and a distinctive gilded dome at its top. Inside, it displays contemporary art and works from the Secession movement across several galleries.

Construction was completed in 1898 by architect Joseph Maria Olbrich as a showcase for progressive artists breaking from traditional art institutions. The movement that shaped this building had lasting effects on the art world.

This building served as a meeting place for artists who rejected established art conventions and sought their own creative direction. Today it draws visitors who want to understand how artists of that era expressed their independence.

Visiting on weekdays is best if you prefer fewer crowds and time to view the works carefully. The entrance faces the street, and you should allow time to explore the basement galleries with their special exhibitions.

A bee colony lives beneath the dome and produces honey regularly, which is sold in the museum shop. This sustainable feature is something few museum visitors know about.

Location: Innere Stadt

Inception: 1897

Architects: Joseph Maria Olbrich

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Friedrichstraße 12

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +4315875307

Website: https://secession.at

GPS coordinates: 48.20040,16.36593

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:59