Museum of Applied Arts

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On Vienna's Stubenring, Museum of Applied Arts - locally MAK - Museum für angewandte Kunst - turns everyday objects into a sharp story of taste, industry, and modern life. Step from Heinrich von Ferstel's Ringstrasse building into the columned hall, Wiener Werkstätte designs, and a 2,000 m² (21,528 ft²) MAK Design Lab that makes craft feel current.

For the smoothest first visit, book an online entry ticket so you save a little at the door and can focus on the collection rather than the ticket desk.

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Entry tickets

Best for most visitors: book a standard MAK ticket for independent access to the main collections, special exhibitions, and the Design Lab.

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Current exhibitions

KATERYNA LYSOVENKO

Borderland

Winner of the 2025 Münze Österreich Prize, Kateryna Lysovenko presents paintings that use reduction, absence, and everyday fragments to question visibility, reality, and propaganda.

Sep 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026, MAK Forum

VALLY WIESELTHIER

Ceramic Sculptor

The exhibition follows Vally Wieselthier's career in Europe and the United States, bringing together Wiener Werkstätte material, loans from European collections, and newly donated works on paper.

Apr 29, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027, Central Room MAK Design Lab

THOMAS DEMAND

Rooms That Dream of the Past

Thomas Demand uses historical stage models from Vienna and Monaco as the basis for new photographs, wall installations, and light works that turn theater history into a dreamlike archive.

May 27, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027, MAK Contemporary

20 Years of VIENNA DESIGN WEEK

A City Full of Posters

The MAK Poster Forum looks back at 20 years of VIENNA DESIGN WEEK through the posters that shaped the festival's public image and highlighted the designers behind them.

Sep 29, 2026 – Nov 01, 2026, MAK Poster Forum

ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION KITS 1890–1990

Plenty to Play With!

The hands-on exhibition presents around 40 construction kits from 1890 to 1990 and shows how building toys evolved long before Lego dominated the market.

Oct 07, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027, MAK Works on Paper Room and DIREKTION FÜR ALLE!

Cooperation with WIEN MODERN

The MAK continues its collaboration with Wien Modern with an interdisciplinary project at the intersection of music, applied arts, and performance.

Oct 28, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026, MAK Forum

100 BEST POSTERS 25

Germany Austria Switzerland

The annual survey presents prize-winning posters from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, ranging from experimental self-commissioned work to precise corporate design.

Nov 11, 2026 – Apr 04, 2027, MAK Poster Forum

MAK Film Forum

JOSEF DABERNIG

Josef Dabernig's videos explore the visual codes of fitness and combine body, movement, and abstraction into a study of projection and community.

Dec 09, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027, MAK Contemporary

BEFORE DARK

Viennese Interior Design in the Interwar Period

This large installation examines Viennese interior design between the wars and connects housing debates, social reform, and MAK holdings through a scenography by Anna Viebrock.

Dec 16, 2026 – May 02, 2027, Lower Exhibition Hall

6 tips for visiting the Museum of Applied Arts

Book online for value

If you know your day, buy online before you reach Stubentor. Online admission costs less than the on-site price, and your phone ticket keeps the Stubenring arrival simpler. That way you start with objects, not queue math.

Use Tuesday evening

If your priority is price over a long visit, Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm is the value window. It is shorter than a daytime visit, so pick a few galleries and the MAK Design Lab instead of trying to see everything. This keeps the evening light and focused.

Start with the Design Lab

If you are visiting with kids, design skeptics, or repeat Vienna travelers, head downstairs early to the MAK Design Lab. Its seven themed rooms connect old collection objects with climate, digital life, and everyday choices. You get an easy conversation starter before the quieter historic rooms.

Use the free guide

If you want context without committing to a tour, open the MAK Guide on your phone. The audio pieces and object images help you slow down in the rooms that matter to you, especially when a temporary exhibition pulls your route off script.

Travel light inside

Drop large bags, umbrellas, and bulky coats before you start. The cloakroom is free and lockers need only a €2 deposit, so there is little upside to carrying the whole day through the galleries. Your shoulders will still like you by the time you reach Salonplafond.

Continue the design thread

If you want the design mood to keep going, walk east toward KunstHaus Wien or Hundertwasserhaus instead of crossing the whole city. The route gives your eyes a playful reset after the refined Ringstrasse rooms, and you avoid wasting energy on transfers.

Ticket types at Museum of Applied Arts

The current bookable offer is straightforward: standard museum entry is the core product. Use the ticket type to control price, timing, and how much museum depth you want.

Standard entry tickets

Best for independent visitors: a standard MAK entry ticket lets you move between the permanent collection, current exhibitions, and the lower-level Design Lab at your own pace. It is the right choice if you want a flexible museum stop on the Stubenring without committing to a fixed tour time. Book now.

Tuesday evening tickets

Choose this if your priority is price and you are comfortable with a shorter visit from 6 to 9 pm. Treat it like a focused after-work route: one major collection area, one temporary show, and a quick look at the MAK Design Lab. Book now.

Combined Vienna 1900 tickets

Great when you want one coherent Vienna 1900 day: pair the MAK with Leopold Museum and let applied arts, design, and modernist painting speak to each other. It works best if you start early and keep lunch nearby, because two serious museum stops can tire you faster than you expect. Book now.

What to see at Museum of Applied Arts

The MAK is strongest when you let it move between building, object, and daily life. It is less a single-masterpiece museum than a place where chairs, carpets, posters, glass, and digital culture start arguing beautifully with each other.

The Columned Main Hall and Ringstrasse building

Start with the building itself. Completed in 1871 by Heinrich von Ferstel, it was the first museum on Vienna’s Ringstrasse and still gives the visit a ceremonial first beat. The columned hall is your orientation point: pause there, then choose whether your route goes historic, experimental, or family-friendly.

Vienna 1900 and Wiener Werkstätte

This is the emotional center for many design-minded visitors. The Vienna 1900 material follows Viennese arts and crafts from 1890 to 1938, with names such as Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser, Otto Wagner, Adolf Loos, and Gustav Klimt close at hand. Look for the tension between beauty and use; that is where the rooms become more than elegant display cases.

The lower-level MAK Design Lab

The MAK Design Lab is where the museum becomes most contemporary. Across about 2,000 m² (21,528 ft²) and seven themed rooms, collection objects meet climate questions, digital life, circular design, and pieces such as Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky's Frankfurt Kitchen. It is a strong first stop if you want the museum to feel active rather than purely historic.

Textiles, carpets, Asia, and material worlds

Do not treat the quieter material rooms as leftovers. The redesigned Textiles and Carpets presentation brings Persian and Mamluk carpets into a wider textile story, while the Asia collection adds porcelain, lacquer, woodcuts, and stencil plates. These galleries slow the visit down in the best way: pattern by pattern, surface by surface.

How to shape a Stubenring museum day

The museum is central enough to fit into many Vienna plans, but it rewards a clear route. Choose the rhythm before you enter: quick design hit, deep collection visit, or a walkable culture day around the eastern Innere Stadt.

Arrive by Stubentor and reset first

Use Stubentor as the cleanest arrival point, then give yourself five practical minutes: ticket ready, bag dropped, guide opened. It sounds small, but it changes the whole visit. Instead of entering the galleries with city noise still in your head, you start from the columned hall with a route in mind.

Match the route to your travel style

First-time visitors should combine Vienna 1900, the MAK Design Lab, and one special exhibition. Families usually do better when they start downstairs, where design meets everyday questions. Repeat visitors can skip the overview and go straight to temporary shows, textiles, or the quieter collection rooms.

Keep pairings close and intentional

After a design-heavy visit, one nearby add-on is usually enough. For calm air, walk through Stadtpark toward Kursalon Hübner; for another indoor stop, choose Haus der Musik; for a bolder design thread, continue to KunstHaus Wien or Hundertwasserhaus. Keeping the geography tight saves energy for the places, not the transfers.

Plan comfort before the galleries

If mobility, fatigue, or museum overload is a concern, solve that before the first room: use the accessible entrance, take the elevators, and make the cloakroom your first stop. The MAK spreads across several moods, from historic display to experimental design, and it is much easier to enjoy when you are not managing bags, stairs, or a rushed route.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Museum of Applied Arts the same as MAK?

Yes. The museum is commonly called MAK, short for Museum für angewandte Kunst. It is Vienna’s major museum for applied arts, design, architecture, and contemporary art on the Stubenring.

How much time should I plan for the MAK?

Plan about 90 minutes for a focused highlights visit, or 2-3 hours if you want the MAK Design Lab, temporary exhibitions, and a slower look at Vienna 1900.

What does a regular ticket include?

A regular entry ticket gives you access to the MAK at the Stubenring, including the main collections and current exhibitions that are open on your visit day. Special events, workshops, and guided tours may need a separate fee.

Which ticket should I book first?

For most visitors, the standard online entry ticket is the best first choice because it is cheaper than buying on site and keeps the arrival simple. Choose the Tuesday evening ticket only if you are happy with a shorter 6 to 9 pm visit.

Is the MAK good for children?

Yes, especially if you start with the MAK Design Lab and use the phone-based guide tools. Children and teens under 19 enter free, so it can be a low-pressure family stop near Stadtpark.

Can I take photos inside the MAK?

Yes, private photography and filming are allowed as long as you do not use flash or a tripod. Commercial shoots and object photography need permission before your visit.

Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes. Use the main entrance at Stubenring 5; elevators connect all floors in the main and exhibition buildings, and accessible WCs are on levels 0 and -1. Companions of visitors with disabilities can enter free when listed in the visitor’s ID.

What should I combine with the MAK nearby?

For a gentle central route, walk through Stadtpark toward Kursalon Hübner or continue to Haus der Musik. For a design-heavy day, add KunstHaus Wien or Hundertwasserhaus; for a classic first-time Vienna route, keep St. Stephen's Cathedral in the same half day.

General information

opening hours

The museum is open Tuesday from 10 am to 9 pm and Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. It is closed on Monday, but open on public holidays. The Asia permanent collection is closed for maintenance from September 7 to 14, 2026; the museum itself remains open on its usual schedule.

tickets

Regular admission costs €18 online / €19 on site; reduced admission for eligible visitors costs €14.50 online / €15.50 on site; Tuesday evening admission from 6 to 9 pm costs €8.50 online / €9.50 on site. Children and teens under 19 enter free. Selected club and discount-card members pay €15, and groups of 10 or more pay €15.50 per person. Annual tickets valid for 12 months cost €41, or €31 for ages 19–25.

address

MAK - Museum of Applied Arts
Stubenring 5
1010 Vienna
Austria

wifi

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum, which is useful for the digital MAK Guide and the MAK Lab App.

website

Official site: https://www.mak.at/

how to get there

The cleanest public-transport anchor is Stubentor on U3 and tram 2, a short walk from the entrance. Landstraße/Bahnhof Wien Mitte connects U3, U4, S1, S2, S3, S4, S7, and the City Airport Train. Buses 3A and 74A also stop at Stubentor, and bike stands are available by the museum entrance.

accessibility

Use the barrier-free main entrance at Stubenring 5. All floors in the main and exhibition buildings, as well as the toilets, are accessible with wheelchair-friendly elevators. Accessible WCs are on levels 0 and -1, assistance dogs are welcome, and barrier-free parking is listed at Weiskirchnerstraße 3.

cloakroom

The cloakroom is free, and lockers require a €2 deposit. Backpacks, umbrellas, and large bags are not permitted in the galleries, so plan to drop them before you start. During the summer months the checkroom may be unstaffed, but lockers remain available.

photography and filming

Private photography and filming are allowed without flash or tripod. Commercial photography, filming, object photography, and special shoots require prior permission, so plan those separately before you arrive.

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