Kunsthistorisches Museum

On February 28, the Kunstkammer Wien was formally opened by President Heinz Fischer, Minister of Culture Claudia Schmied, Director-General Sabine Haag, and CFO Paul Frey. Accompanied by fanfares and in the presence of Barbara Prammer, the President of the Austrian Parliament, they cut the golden ribbon; the guests attending the ceremony were the first to see the newly-installed world-famous collection. The celebrated tenor, Erwin Schrott, serenaded guests accompanied by the Jánoska Ensemble.

Category: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer-Eröffnung 2013
Date: 02.March 2013

Last week the KHM, together with Wien Tourismus, presented the soon-to-be-reopened Kunstkammer at the world’s largest Tourism Fair, the IBT in Berlin (March 6-11, 2012).

Category: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer-Eröffnung 2013
Date: 12.March 2012

In time for the skiing season we have just received the first Kunstkammer ski- and snowboarding helmets. The golden headgear that caused such a stir as bicycle helmets is now also available in a skiing version.

Category: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer-Eröffnung 2013
Date: 24.November 2011

A partner of this year’s ART&ANTIQUE Hofburg Palace, the Kunsthistorisches Museum will have its own stand at the Fair to present the project Kunstkammer NEU.

Category: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer-Eröffnung 2013
Date: 24.October 2011

The countdown has begun: in February 2013 the Kunstkammer of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, closed for almost 10 years for refurbishing and a new installation, will reopen to the public. On Monday September 12, 2011 the KHM launched a major information and donation campaign - its motto: “Help us build the Kunstkammer!“

Category: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer-Eröffnung 2013
Date: 13.September 2011

On August 15, 2011 the exhibition “Splendour & Power. Imperial treasures from Vienna” opened at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge.

Category: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer-Eröffnung 2013
Date: 18.August 2011