What is the Leopold Museum?
A museum of Austrian modern art in a white limestone cube in the MuseumsQuartier, built around the collection of Rudolf and Elisabeth Leopold. It has the largest collection of Egon Schiele's work in the world, major paintings by Gustav Klimt, and design and furniture from the Vienna Secession and Wiener Werkstätte (Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann, Otto Wagner).
If the Belvedere is where you see Klimt's *The Kiss*, the Leopold is where you understand the whole Vienna 1900 movement.
Tickets
Prices change with exhibitions, so check the official site. Combination tickets with other MuseumsQuartier museums are sometimes offered.
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How busy is the Leopold Museum?
- Wednesday catches visitors who found it closed on Tuesday.
- Big temporary exhibitions can bring queues at the ticket desk.
- November-February weekdays are quietest, except around the Christmas markets.
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How to avoid the crowds
- Book online to skip the ticket desk.
- Go at 10 am on a weekday and head straight to the Schiele collection.
- Avoid Tuesdays (closed) and rainy Saturday afternoons.
- Visit the temporary exhibition last, when the morning rush has passed.
What to see
- Egon Schiele: self-portraits, landscapes and the intense, contorted figures that made him famous, from *Self-Portrait with Chinese Lantern Plant* to his portrait of his partner Wally.
- Gustav Klimt: *Death and Life*, one of his major allegorical paintings, and landscapes.
- Vienna 1900: furniture, glass and design by Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Otto Wagner.
- Richard Gerstl, Oskar Kokoschka and Austrian expressionism.
- The view: the top-floor windows look out over the MuseumsQuartier and the Hofburg.
Plans by visitor type
Art lovers
Leopold at 10 am, lunch in the MuseumsQuartier courtyard, then the Belvedere for Klimt's *The Kiss* in the afternoon.
Short on time
Go straight to the Schiele and Klimt rooms. One hour is enough for the highlights.
Families
Some Schiele works are explicit, so prepare children. ZOOM Children's Museum is next door in the MuseumsQuartier.
Insider tips
- The MuseumsQuartier courtyard is great for a coffee or spritz between museums, with its colourful lounge furniture in summer.
- Leopold vs Belvedere: Belvedere has *The Kiss*, Leopold has the most Schiele. Serious fans do both.
- Check the café inside for a view over the courtyard.
Mistakes to avoid
- Planning it for a Tuesday.
- Expecting *The Kiss*: it's at the Belvedere.
- Rushing it in 45 minutes.
Who were Schiele and the Leopolds?
Egon Schiele (1890-1918) was a protégé of Klimt who developed a raw, nervous style of drawing and painting: twisted bodies, intense self-portraits and stark landscapes. He was briefly jailed in 1912 over his drawings, and died of Spanish flu aged 28, three days after his pregnant wife. For decades he was overshadowed by Klimt.
Rudolf Leopold, an ophthalmologist, began collecting Schiele in the 1950s when he was still undervalued, and with his wife Elisabeth built a collection of over 5,000 works. The Austrian state bought it in 1994 and the museum opened in 2001.
Best (and worst) times by season
Crowds by day and time
From the typical weekly visitor pattern for Leopold Museum, based on Google’s popular-times data.
Is the Leopold Museum worth it?
Yes, if you're interested in Vienna 1900, Schiele or Klimt. It's one of Europe's best museums of modern Austrian art, and calmer than the Belvedere at most times.
FAQs
How much is the Leopold Museum?
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About €17 for adults, or €14.50 with the Vienna City Card.
Is the Leopold Museum closed on Tuesdays?
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Yes, usually. Check the official site for summer exceptions.
What are the opening hours?
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10 am-6 pm.
Does the Leopold Museum have The Kiss?
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No, The Kiss is at the Belvedere. The Leopold has Klimt's Death and Life and the largest Schiele collection.
How long do you need?
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2-3 hours, or 1 hour for the highlights.
What's the best time to visit?
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How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other, and dated so you know how fresh it is. Last checked 29 October 2026. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
