Leopold Museum

Overview

The Leopold Museum in the MuseumsQuartier holds the world's largest collection of works by Egon Schiele—over 40 paintings and 180 drawings—alongside Austrian Secession and Viennese Expressionist art.

Highlights

• Schiele's 'Death and the Maiden' (1915): One of Expressionism's most powerful paintings.
• Klimt collection: Including 'Death and Life' and decorative-arts pieces.
• Vienna 1900: Furniture, glassware, and design objects from the Secession era.

History

Rudolf Leopold spent 50 years amassing his collection; the Austrian government purchased it in 1994 for €160 million and built a dedicated limestone museum, which opened in 2001.

Visitor Tips

• MQ combo: A combined ticket covers Leopold and MUMOK (Museum of Modern Art).
• Café Leopold: Rooftop terrace with MuseumsQuartier views.
• Duration: 1.5–2 hours.