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The Albertina Museum, Vienna presents itself as a modern museum with 600 years of (art) history. Its own collection—the heart of the Albertina—has grown continuously since its historic founding by Duke Albert of Saxony-Teschen and Archduchess Marie Christine in 1776 and now encompasses all major artistic media. The museum is characterized by a diverse exhibition program: it not only displays works from its own holdings, but is also enriched by high-caliber international loans and reflects the most important areas of the collection.

The Albertina Museum is represented by three locations: the palace in the heart of Vienna with its historic state rooms, the Albertina Modern in the former Künstlerhaus on Vienna's Karlsplatz with exhibitions of international contemporary art, and the Albertina Klosterneuburg, which, as a walk-in depot, offers a glimpse into the collection's holdings of contemporary art.

Under the motto “Albertina for everyone,” the Albertina Museum presents itself as an open and lively place of cultural exchange. With exciting special exhibitions, diverse educational and outreach programs, and a digital offering, it reaches a broad public and invites people to experience art in new and diverse ways.