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Opening hours

Information on the opening hours of museums, institutions, and offerings at the MuseumsQuartier Wien

Facade of a former winter riding hall in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier with the inscription “FRANZ JOSEPH I. MDCCCLIV.” and a clock above three round arches
© MuseumsQuartier Wien, Photo: Thomas Meyer

The grounds of the MuseumsQuartier Wien are open around the clock every day. You can stroll through the courtyards, meet up in public spaces, or visit the restaurants at any time. The museums, institutions, and attractions have different opening hours, which vary depending on the facility.

MuseumQuartier

  • Daily: Open 24 hours
  • Freely accessible – even in the evenings, at night, and on holidays
  • Courtyards, passageways, and public seating areas can be used at any time

The MuseumsQuartier is a public space and can be visited independently of museum visits.

MQ Point – Tickets & Shop

  • Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

At MQ Point, the central ticket and information center in the MuseumsQuartier, you can obtain personal information, guidance on the quarter, and tickets for selected museums, exhibitions, and combination offers directly on site.

MQ Libelle rooftop terrace

  • Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Last ascent: 9:30 p.m.
  • Winter break: November to February

The MQ Libelle offers a publicly accessible viewing platform with a view over Vienna. Opening hours may vary depending on weather conditions or events.

Exhibition & Performance Venues

The museums, exhibition venues, and event locations in the MuseumsQuartier have institution-specific opening hours. Some venues also offer evening openings.

Az W – Architekturzentrum Wien
  • Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

library

  • Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

More information about the Architekturzentrum Wien

designforum Vienna
  • Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Monday & Sunday: closed

Note: Opening hours apply exclusively during exhibition hours.

More information about designforum Wien

Kunsthalle Wien
  • Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Monday: closed

More information about the Kunsthalle Wien

Leopold Museum
  • Wednesday to Monday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday: closed

More information about the Leopold Museum

MQ Freiraum
  • Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday: closed

More information about MQ Freiraum

MQ Schauräume
  • Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
mumok – Museum moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig
  • Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Monday: closed

More information about mumok

TQW – Tanzquartier Wien: Studios
  • Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • One hour before the performance begins
  • Sundays and public holidays: closed

More information about Tanzquartier Wien

Children's and family institutions

The opening hours of the children's and family institutions are based on exhibition formats, programs, and supervised activities.

Dschungel Wien: Box office
  • Monday to Friday: 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • One hour before the performance begins
  • Saturday & Sunday: closed

More information about Dschungel Wien

WIENXTRA-Kinderinfo
  • Tuesday to Friday: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday, holidays: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Monday: closed

More information about WIENXTRA-Kinderinfo

ZOOM Kindermuseum
  • Tuesday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday, public holidays & vacations: 9:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Monday: closed

More information about the ZOOM Kindermuseum

Restaurants & Cafés

Whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner: the restaurants accompany visitors at different times of the day.

Charly at mumok
  • Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

More information about Charly at mumok

Café Leopold
  • Daily: 10:00 a.m. to midnight

More information about Café Leopold

Dschungel Café
  • Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday & Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Thursday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

More information about the Dschungel Café

Glacis Beisl
  • Daily: 12:00 noon to 12:00 midnight

More information about Glacis Beisl

Lil' Italy Halle
  • Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to midnight

More information about Lil' Italy Halle

Kiosk MQ Amore
  • Monday to Friday: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • winter break

More information about Bistro MQ Amore

MQdaily
  • Daily: 9:00 a.m. to midnight

More information about MQdaily

MQ Kantine
  • Monday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to midnight
  • Friday & Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
  • Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to midnight

More information about the MQ Kantine

Rooftop Bar Zur Libelle
  • Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Last ascent: 9:30 p.m.
  • Winter break: November to February

Note: Closed in case of inclement weather

More information about the Zur Libelle rooftop bar

Shops

The shops' opening hours are usually based on those of the respective institutions.

Az W Shop
Buchhandlung Walther König
  • Monday to Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Combinat
  • Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Kunsthalle Wien Shop

See Kunsthalle Wien opening hours

Leopold Museum Shop

See opening hours for the Leopold Museum

MQ Freiraum Shop

See opening hours for MQ Freiraum

mumok Shop

See mumok opening hours

leisure activities

The leisure activities are available depending on the season, weather conditions, or event schedule.

Escape Room
  • Monday to Friday: 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday to Sunday and public holidays: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
MQ Amore Minigolf
  • Monday to Friday: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • Winter break: November to February
Aquadrome
  • Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Winter break: October to April
MQ Boule-Bahn
  • Daily: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Winter Race
  • Period: November to December
  • Saturday, Sunday, and holidays: 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

restrooms

The public restrooms next to the Buchhandlung Walther König are available to visitors at specified times.

toilet facilities
  • Daily: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

FAQ – Opening hours

Frequently asked questions about opening hours

Are there areas in the MuseumsQuartier that are always open?

Yes. The grounds themselves are accessible at all times. Seating areas, passageways, and courtyards can be used independently of museum visits.

When are shops and cash registers open?

The opening hours of shops and box offices are usually based on those of the respective institutions.

When is the deadline for purchasing tickets?

Tickets can be purchased online at any time. Tickets are available on site during MQ Point opening hours.

Are restaurants and cafés still open after the museum closes?

Yes. Several restaurants in the MuseumsQuartier are open independently of the museum opening hours, some until late at night.

Are there different opening hours on public holidays?

Yes. Individual facilities may have different opening hours on public holidays. We recommend checking in advance.