Belvedere 21

In the location's words:

The Belvedere 21 is a museum for contemporary art in Vienna and part of the renowned Belvedere museum network. It is located in the 3rd district, directly in the Schweizergarten, and is housed in a striking building from the 1950s - a former pavilion that was originally designed for the 1958 World's Fair in Brussels and subsequently rebuilt in Vienna. The transparent, light-flooded architecture of the building is itself considered an architectural testimony to post-war modernism.

The museum is dedicated exclusively to art from 1945 onwards and exhibits both Austrian and international positions. The focus is on works of classical modernism of the 20th century as well as current contemporary art production. In addition to the collection, the Belvedere 21 presents regularly changing exhibitions, which often address socially relevant topics and enable a dialog between different art genres - from painting and sculpture to video and performance art.

A special feature of the building is its focus on accessibility and openness: Belvedere 21 sees itself as a lively place for encounters and exchange, which also aims to appeal to younger and broader audiences. The adjoining Schweizergarten invites visitors to combine art and nature, making the museum a popular excursion destination - and not just for art lovers.