One of the world's largest cultural complexes — former imperial stables converted into contemporary art venues, studios, and public courtyards. Leopold Museum for Schiele, mumok for international contemporary art, and countless independent galleries.
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Leopold Museum for the definitive Egon Schiele collection (the largest in the world) plus Klimt and Kokoschka. mumok (Museum Moderner Kunst) for post-1945 international contemporary art. Between museums, sit in the courtyards on the iconic Enzis (coloured foam furniture) and watch Vienna being creative.
Thursday evening when Leopold Museum is open until 9pm and the courtyards are lively. Summer for outdoor screenings and concerts. The courtyards are free public space — you can enjoy the atmosphere without museum entry.
Built in the former imperial stables (Hofstallungen), converted by Ortner & Ortner and opened in 2001. The Leopold Museum holds 220 Schiele paintings — seeing his work in depth changes your understanding of Viennese modernism. The complex hosts 60+ cultural institutions beyond the big museums. The Enzis furniture has become a Vienna icon — designed by PPAG architects specifically for MQ. Free WiFi, good cafes, and genuinely pleasant public space in a city that excels at it.