Wien 1900
Aufbruch in die Moderne
The Leopold Museum's permanent exhibition is dedicated to the cultural, social, and artistic phenomenon of Vienna 1900. It offers a nuanced perspective on a period marked by profound contrasts: between tradition and innovation, social inequality and intellectual flourishing, entrenched conventions and the emergence of modernity.
These tensions provided fertile ground for an extraordinary flourishing of artistic and intellectual achievement. Innovations in painting and graphic art evolved in close dialogue with developments in music, literature, architecture, and emerging ideas in science, psychology, and philosophy. In this way, Vienna became one of the defining centres of modernism, whose influence continues to resonate today.
Spanning three floors and featuring around 1,300 exhibits, the presentation conveys the richness and complexity of Vienna 1900 through masterpieces from the Leopold Museum's collection alongside selected long-term loans from Austrian and international collections. It enables visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the Vienna 1900 era in all its historical depth and cultural significance, while inviting them to discover it anew.
Programme
Public Guided Tours
Every Sunday and on public holidays, 3 pm
Leopold Museum
