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Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Art) Description: Opened in 1891 to house the imperial family’s vast art collection, Vienna’s Museum of Fine Art was designed by Gottfreid von Semper and Karl Hasenauer. It was built in the style of the Italian Renaissance to firmly establish the building’s link with one of history’s great artistic periods. Today, the museum, which is located in Marie-Theresien-Platz, holds one of the most important art collections in the world. The magnificent central staircase is home to a Theseus group by the Italian neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova (1757-1822), whilst the museum’s ceiling painting is by Mihály von Munkácsy. The Gemäldegalerie (picture gallery) contains works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Dürer and Titian, and the largest collection of work by Brueghel in the world. Contact Addresses: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, Austria Tel: (01) 525 240. Fax: (01) 5252 4371. E-mail: info@khm.at Website: www.khm.at Transportation: Air: Vienna International Airport. Rail: Underground: Volkstheater. Tram: Tram D to Burging/Kunsthistorisches Museum (from Südbahnof); U3 tram to Volkstheater (from Westbahnof). Road: Bus: 2A or 57A. Car: A1 Westautobahn or the A2 Sudautobahn to the city centre. Opening Times: Tues-Sun 1000-1800, except Thurs 1000-2200. Closed 25 Dec. Admission Fees: EUR9/öS124 (adult), EUR6.5/öS89 (concessions). Group and family passes available. 
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