The Leopold Museum is one of the most important art museums in Vienna and a reference point for lovers of Austrian modern art. Located in the MuseumsQuartier, it houses the world's largest collection of works by Egon Schiele, famous for his intense portraits and expressive figures that revolutionized 20th-century art.
The museum was born from the passion of collectors Rudolf and Elisabeth Leopold, who collected over 5,000 works during their lifetime. In addition to Schiele, the collection includes masterpieces by Gustav Klimt, such as the famous Death and Life, works by Oskar Kokoschka, and a rich selection of artists belonging to the Viennese Secession and Austrian Modernism.
The spaces of the Leopold Museum, characterized by modern and bright architecture, offer an immersive journey through painting, sculpture, and decorative art objects from the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum also offers temporary exhibitions dedicated to historical avant-gardes and contemporary art, cultural events, and activities for audiences of all ages.
Visiting the Leopold Museum means entering the heart of Austrian art and discovering the great protagonists who have made Vienna a European cultural capital.