MAK - Museum of Applied Arts
Vienna
At a glance
The MAK - Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna is where design, craft, and art collide. Housed in a magnificent 19th-century building along the Ringstrasse, this museum bridges the past and the future, showcasing everything from ornate imperial furnishings to cutting-edge contemporary design. If you’re interested in how art lives in everyday objects, the MAK is your destination.
Design Through the Ages
Start with the core collection: stunning decorative arts from the Baroque, Biedermeier, and Jugendstil periods. Think: finely crafted furniture, handwoven tapestries, delicate porcelain, and glasswork. Each gallery shows how aesthetics and function came together through the centuries, with rooms designed to reflect the spirit of their era.
Don’t miss the highlights from the Vienna Secession and Wiener Werkstätte, especially pieces by Josef Hoffmann and Koloman Moser, pioneers of modern design. The clarity, geometry, and elegance of these works still feel fresh today.
Modern and Experimental
The MAK isn’t stuck in the past. Its temporary exhibitions and contemporary design installations push boundaries, often exploring social issues, sustainability, and digital culture. Interactive elements and bold curatorial choices make this museum feel alive.
Want to skip the line and dive straight into the experience? Book your MAK tickets here for quicker entry.
Plan Your Visit
- Allow at least 1.5 to 2 hours to see both historical and contemporary sections
- Exhibition texts are available in English and German
- The museum shop is a treasure trove of beautifully designed gifts and books
Visitor Info
- Address: MAK, Stubenring 5, 1010 Vienna, Austria
- Opening Hours: Tue 10 am–9 pm, Wed to Sun 10 am–6 pm, Mon closed
- Website: www.mak.at
- Public Transport: U3 Stubentor, trams 2 or 71
From imperial craft to avant-garde design, the MAK makes it clear: good design is timeless, but never static.
