Kunsthalle Wien

Several people are sitting and lying on curved blue seating furniture in front of a historic building with large windows and three large posters on the front of the building. — © Kunsthalle Wien, photo: Stephan Wyckoff

Tue. – Wed., 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thu., 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fri. – Sun., 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.

Kunsthalle Wien is the City of Vienna’s primary institution for contemporary art. At its locations in the Museumsquartier and on Karlsplatz, Kunsthalle Wien present an annual programme of exhibitions and produce public and educational programming that seek to engage diverse publics.

Kunsthalle Wien provides a platform for artists, commissioning new works and partnering with individuals and institutions, both local and international, to develop exhibitions and publications based on original research. Kunsthalle Wien is committed to providing an inclusive space for exchange and debate and furthering the discourse on contemporary art in all its forms.

On View

An exhibition space featuring several sculptures and paintings. — Installation view Lebt und arbeitet in Wien: Contemporary Art from Vienna, Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier 2026, © Kunsthalle Wien, photo: Markus Wörgötter

Lebt und arbeitet in Wien
1.5. – 26.10.2026

The most extensive survey of the Viennese contemporary art scene organised by Kunsthalle Wien in over a decade brings together over 130 artworks by 56 artists who live and work in Vienna. Across all of its spaces in the MuseumsQuartier and Karlsplatz the exhibition presents painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, photography, performance, sound, film and video.

Kunsthalle Wien Atelier

Kunsthalle Wien‘s Atelier is a space for dialogue, creativity and exchange. Workshops for children and families take place at the Atelier every Saturday and during the school holidays. Workshops with various artists are held regularly for adults. The Atelier provides a space for working with a wide range of educational institutions, community organisations and initiatives with whom the Kunsthalle works all year round to deliver special programmes.

Cap bearing the inscription: Lebt und arbeitet in Wien — © Kunsthalle Wien

Kunsthalle Wien Shop

The Kunsthalle Wien Shop offers artist editions, publications, posters and merchandise relating to current exhibitions.

Three people are looking at a ceramic and metal sculpture in an exhibition space and are engaged in conversation.

Exhibition Opening Lebt und arbeitet in Wien: Contemporary Art from Vienna, Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier 2026, © Kunsthalle Wien, photo: Michael Seirer Photography

Installation view Lebt und arbeitet in Wien: Contemporary Art from Vienna, Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier 2026, © Kunsthalle Wien, photo: Markus Wörgötter

Two people are looking at a large-scale artwork by Rini Mitria.

Exhibition opening Lebt und arbeitet in Wien: Contemporary Art from Vienna: Rini Mitria, Pond, 2025, Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier 2026, © Kunsthalle Wien, Courtesy the artist, photo: Michael Seirer Photography

The Kunsthalle Wien Vitrine features an artwork by Ramesch Daha displaying newspaper articles and diary entries relating to the February Uprising in Vienna in 1934.

Installation view Lebt und arbeitet in Wien: Contemporary Art from Vienna, Ramesch Daha, WIEN 1933 – 1935, 2026, Kunsthalle Wien Vitrine 2026, Courtesy the artist, © Kunsthalle Wien, photo: Markus Wörgötter