MQ Public Art

Large mirror with the inscription 'THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE LIVING IN PEACE LOOK LIKE' in front of a historic building with two large banners and several people standing nearby — The Mirror of Peace, Renee van Bavel, 2026 © MuseumsQuartier Wien, Foto: Simon Veres

The MuseumsQuartier Wien is a vibrant hub for art in public spaces. Throughout the entire complex, temporary outdoor exhibitions are on display. These projects address current artistic, social and political issues and bring contemporary art to life for all visitors to the MQ.

Large mirror with the inscription 'THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE LIVING IN PEACE LOOK LIKE' reflecting a woman with a stroller and a child on a paved square. — The Mirror of Peace, Renee van Bavel, 2026 © MuseumsQuartier Wien, Foto: Simon Veres

Public Art Art Free entrance

The Mirror of Peace

Renee van Bavel

until 30.06.2027
MQ Main Courtyard

Purple neon-lit geometric sculpture with tangled cables at night. — converter at night © Alexander Eugen Koller

Public Art Art Architecture

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Judith Fegerl

permanent exhibition
MQ Main Courtyard

Facade of a building with three large white geometric folded sculptures on the windows and a person in a yellow jacket in front of a white railing — © MuseumsQuartier Wien, Photo: Klaus Pilcher

Art Free entrance Public Art

Niche Sculptures

Sonia Leimer & Tillman Kaiser

MQ Forecourt

© MuseumsQuartier Wien, Foto: Klaus Pichler

Versuchsfeld1

Anita Fuchs

permanent exhibition
MQ Forecourt

Foto: Simon Veres

Public Art Free entrance

What Are You Waiting for Today?

extended through August 31, 2026
MQ Forecourt

Art with free admission

Glass container with beige-clad upper section and wooden stairs in front of a historic building on a paved square — © MuseumsQuartier Wien, Photo: Simon Veres

MQ Art Box

Arched passageway with white walls decorated with black geometric line patterns, two people walking through — © MuseumsQuartier Wien

MQ Passages

View into a modern exhibition space with glass walls displaying colorful paintings and artworks, with red and blue lines on the floor and walls. — © MuseumsQuartier Wien, Photo: Simon Veres

MQ Showrooms