See Bruegel's Tower of Babel, Vermeer's Art of Painting, and Caravaggio's David with the Head of Goliath.
Buy TicketsWelcome to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna's magnificent repository of imperial treasures. Housed in a palatial building on the Ringstrasse, it was opened by Emperor Franz Joseph I to display the formidable art collections of the Habsburgs. Here you can find everything from ancient Egyptian artifacts to the world's largest collection of works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder. For help planning your visit, see our visitors guide and check the latest opening hours.
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The Kunsthistorisches Museum holds the world's most significant and largest collection of works by Pieter Bruegel the Elder, the most important Dutch painter of the 16th century. The collection includes twelve of his most famous panel paintings, which is about a quarter of his entire surviving painted work.
Masterpieces such as "The Tower of Babel" (1563), "The Peasant Wedding" (1568), and the iconic "Hunters in the Snow" (1565) are housed here. These works offer an unparalleled glimpse into the life and landscapes of the 16th century, showcasing Bruegel's mastery of composition, detail, and his profound understanding of human nature. This collection alone makes a visit to the museum an essential experience for any art lover.
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