All applied art museums to visit in Austria

Discover the beauty of functional art at 13 applied art museums in Austria. These museums highlight the intersection of art and utility, showcasing pieces that are both beautiful and practical.

Are you interested in the intersection of art and craftsmanship? These are the applied art museums you should visit in Austria:

  1. Online discount!Imperial Treasury Vienna1

    Imperial Treasury Vienna

     Vienna
    Awaiting you at the Imperial Treasury Vienna in the Hofburg Palace is the Austrian Imperial Crown and the insignia of the Holy Roman Empire with the Imperial Crown and the Holy Lance. Other highlights include the treasure of the Order of the Golden Fleece and parts of the immensely opulent treasure
  2. Museum Walzengravieranstalt Guntramsdorf2

    Museum Walzengravieranstalt Guntramsdorf

     Guntramsdorf
    The Museum Walzengravieranstalt Guntramsdorf is an industrial museum situated in the town of Guntramsdorf, Lower Austria. It offers a unique insight into the industrial history of the region, showcasing the operations of the former roller engraving establishment, which was the only one of its kind in Austria.
  3. Online discount!MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts / Contemporary Art3

    MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts / Contemporary Art

     Vienna
    The MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts / Contemporary Art is a museum in Vienna that focuses on architecture and contemporary art and arts, crafts and design in general. The museum collects and exhibits furniture, glassware, ceramics, textiles, design and jewelry, among other things. It owns Wien
  4. Academy of Fine Arts4

    Academy of Fine Arts

     Vienna
    Academy of Visual Arts in Vienna, German: Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien, is a public art academy of applied and visual arts in Vienna. Owning works of world-famous artists (some of which are almost 700 years old), the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna is a place for art lovers. The Academy is infa
  5. Imperial Furniture Collection5

    Imperial Furniture Collection

     Vienna
    The Imperial Furniture Collection (Hofmobiliendepot) is a furniture museum in Vienna and one of the world's largest museums of home decor. The museum's collection mainly consists of furniture of the Habsburg monarchs, from commodes to imperial thrones. However, Austrian furniture designers and archi
  6. Silberkammer6

    Silberkammer

     Vienna
    The Silberkammer (silver chamber) is part of the Hofburg in Vienna. On display are the holdings of the Hofsilber- and Tafelkammer, which were transferred to the Republic of Austria after the end of the Habsburg monarchy. Valuable objects of glass, silver, porcelain as well as cooking and baking uten
  7. Clock Museum7

    Clock Museum

     Vienna
    The Clock Museum in Vienna holds and exhibits one of the most significant collections of time pieces in Europe. The collection of the museum includes 700 clocks from around the world. Spread over three floors, the exhibition illustrates the story of scientific and technological development, social t
  8. Ceramics Museum Scheibbs8

    Ceramics Museum Scheibbs

     Scheibbs
    The Tonindustrie Scheibbs was a ceramic factory that operated during the interwar years in Scheibbs. It had a connection with the Wiener Werkstätte, a production community of visual artists in Vienna. The style of the ceramics produced was primarily expressionist, with a tendency towards the grotesque and influences from Far Eastern and naive art.
  9. Hinterglasmuseum9

    Hinterglasmuseum

     Sandl
    The Hinterglasmuseum in Sandl, established in 1989, showcases exhibits of reverse glass painting, a technique that was characteristic of Sandl in the 19th century. This unique art form is a significant part of the region's cultural heritage and provides a fascinating insight into the traditional crafts of the area.
  10. Geymüllerschlössel10

    Geymüllerschlössel

     Vienna
    The Geymüllerschlössel is a small castle in Vienna, located north of the Pötzleinsdorfer castle park. The museum holds and exhibits a collection of furniture and decorative art from the Biedermeier period (it is furnished with original furniture from the first half of the 19th century) as well as th
  11. Färbermuseum Gutau11

    Färbermuseum Gutau

     Gutau
    The Färbermuseum Gutau, located in Upper Austria, is a museum dedicated to the regional culture and economic history of dyeing. It particularly focuses on the Mühlviertler hand block printing, a technique that has been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage. This museum offers a unique insight into the traditional dyeing techniques and the cultural significance of this craft in the region.
  12. Galerie Schloss Weyer12

    Galerie Schloss Weyer

     Gmunden
    Schloss Weyer is situated in the district of Gmunden, on the shores of Lake Traunsee in Upper Austria. The address is Carl Josef von Frey Gasse 27. This location is easily accessible and offers a picturesque setting for visitors.
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    Vorarlberger Architektur Institut

     Dornbirn
    The Vorarlberger Architektur Institut in Dornbirn is a cultural and educational institution that offers a unique perspective on architecture and building culture. It also delves into interface topics such as spatial planning, urban development, and even sociology, ecology, philosophy, and visual and applied arts. This broad spectrum of focus areas makes it a fascinating destination for tourists interested in architecture, urban planning, and the intersection of these fields with various other disciplines.