Belvedere 21: a separate museum venue
Belvedere 21 focuses on contemporary art, film and music. Its modern building, designed by Karl Schwanzer, stands at Arsenalstraße 1. It is separate from the two baroque palaces and is not the home of Klimt’s The Kiss.
Temporary closure announced in October 2026
Checked on 20 October 2026: the museum announces a closure for exhibition installation through 4 November 2026. This is a temporary interruption. Check the museum’s programme before arranging a visit.
Regular opening hours and transport
Outside this closure, regular hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm, with Thursday opening until 9 pm; Mondays open on public holidays. Quartier Belvedere station serves the area. Tickets for the palaces do not automatically include this museum.