Secession
Attraction
4.2 (6472 reviews)
Contemporary art museum with a dome of gilded laurels & temporary exhibitions by renowned artists.
Friedrichstraße 12, 1010 Wien, Austria
+43 1 5875307
Did You Know?
Founding Year
The Vienna Secession was established in 1897 by a group of 19 artists, architects, and designers who broke away from the conservative Künstlerhaus (Association of Austrian Artists).
First President
Gustav Klimt, the renowned Symbolist painter, served as the first president of the Vienna Secession, leading the movement's artistic direction.
Iconic Motto
The Secession's famous motto, 'Der Zeit ihre Kunst, der Kunst ihre Freiheit' (To every age its art, to every art its freedom), is prominently displayed above the entrance of their exhibition building.
Architectural Masterpiece
The distinctive Secession Building, a landmark of Viennese Art Nouveau (Jugendstil), was designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich and completed in 1898.
Highlights from Reviews
• Beethoven Frieze
Klimt's Beethoven Frieze in the basement is consistently praised as magnificent, moving, and the highlight of the visit.
• stunning architecture
The building itself, with its golden dome and Art Nouveau design, is widely admired as a masterpiece and a significant historical landmark.
• immersive experience
The option to listen to Beethoven's music while viewing the Frieze enhances the experience, making it more profound and engaging.
• historical significance
The museum's role in the Secession movement and its connection to the Bauhaus is highly valued by those interested in art history.
• unique gift shop
The gift shop is noted for offering unique items related to the Secession movement and Klimt, which are not found elsewhere.