Heidi Horten Collection Vienna

The Heidi Horten Collection in the heart of the historical city of Vienna

The Heidi Horten Collection is the exhibition hotspot in the heart of the historical city of Vienna. Situated right next to the State Opera, it is a private museum: a passionate female collector’s vision has been fulfilled. Spectacular architecture encounters high-caliber works by Klimt, Picasso, and Warhol.

The exhibition houses a diverse selection of artworks from different eras and genres. With her extensive collection, Heidi Horten has not only made a significant contribution to the art world, but has also enriched Vienna's cultural heritage. The director of the museum, Agnes Husslein-Arco, emphasized that Heidi Horten, as the founder of the museum, also set an example in a male-dominated sector. With EasyCityPass Vienna you receive a 20% discount on the standard admission price to the Heidi Horten Collection!*

The art collector Heidi Goëss-Horten

Heidi Goëss-Horten (1941-2022) created an art collection of international standing with great sensitivity and passion. Over the last few decades, an impressive collection of several hundred paintings, sculptures and prints has been created, which today offers a profound overview of the development of 20th and 21st century art. The collection brings together a who's who of art history from the turn of the century to classical modernism and contemporary art.

Heidi Goëss-Horten, always striving for discretion and anonymity, attracted the attention of the international media on several occasions, particularly in the early phase of her increased involvement as a collector. For example, when she acquired around 30 masterpieces of modern and contemporary art at a single auction in London, giving the collection art-historical significance and profile overnight.

The Heidi Horten Collection includes not only paintings and prints, but also an impressive sculpture park, which is presented in front of the museum.

Extensive collection

From the impressionist masterpieces of Renoir to the powerful abstract works of Yves Klein and Georg Baselitz, the collection spans a broad spectrum of styles and forms of expression. Each artist brings their individual perspective and artistic vision, making the collection a fascinating reflection of the development of art in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Horten also acquired significant works by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, placing an emphasis on Pop Art. The inclusion of these renowned artists in the Heidi Horten Collection underlines not only the art-historical significance of the collection, but also Heidi Goëss-Horten's impressive taste and astute selection as a collector. Her collection has become a source of inspiration and pleasure for contemporary art lovers and visitors from all over the world.

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The complete collection includes names such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Joan Miró, Max Pechstein, Carl Hofer, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Paul Klee, René Magritte, Fernand Léger, Niki de Saint Phalle, Egon Schiele, Lucio Fontana, Jean Dubuffet, Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon, Yves Klein and Georg Baselitz.

The permanent exhibition in the Heidi Horten Collection

KLIMT ⇄ WARHOLModern Masterpieces: Empowering Minds, Inspiring Hearts

The museum's permanent exhibition showcases icons of modern and contemporary art. It presents top-class paintings, drawings, and sculptures that touch the mind and heart. The exhibition display, designed by the renowned Austrian artist Markus Schinwald, is architecturally and creatively unique.

International masterpieces by Francis Bacon, Georg Baselitz, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Marc Chagall, Kees van Dongen, Lyonel Feininger, Lucio Fontana, Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Paul Klee, Yves Klein, Gustav Klimt, Roy Lichtenstein, René Magritte, Franz Marc, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Emil Nolde, Pablo Picasso, Robert Rauschenberg, Gerhard Richter, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol and many others will amaze you! Take advantage of the free Smartify audio guide, which offers an informative and entertaining tour.

Current Exhibitions

This year, the museum offers an exceptional program with interesting exhibitions, exciting events, and a comprehensive art education program. The following link provides an overview of the current exhibitions.

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* The discount can be redeemed on-site at the ticket office or online with the voucher code “EASYCP20”. When purchasing tickets online, enter the voucher code in the shopping cart.

No further discount on already reduced tickets (e.g. seniors, students, groups, etc.). Children up to their 19th birthday have free entrance.

**Due to exhibition modifications, parts or the entire museum may be closed for days.