Albertina

Overview

The Albertina holds one of the world's largest and finest graphic art collections—over 1 million prints and 65,000 drawings—from Dürer to Warhol. The Habsburg state rooms on the upper floors offer a bonus of imperial interiors.

Highlights

• Dürer's Young Hare (1502): The impossibly detailed watercolour is the museum's masterpiece (shown in rotation).
• Monet to Picasso: A modern art collection spanning Impressionism through Pop Art.
• State rooms: 21 lavishly furnished Habsburg rooms, including the Musensaal with its gilded ceiling.

History

Founded in 1768 by Duke Albert of Saxe-Teschen (hence the name), the collection survived WWII largely intact thanks to evacuation to salt mines.

Visitor Tips

• Check schedule: The Dürer and Monet works rotate—verify what's on display.
• Combined ticket: Includes both the Albertina and Albertina Modern.
• Duration: 1–2 hours.