15 Best Art Galleries in Vienna

BELLA VOLEN Gallery is a Vienna art gallery at Landesgerichtsstraße 6, presenting visual art by Bella Volen alongside original works and limited-edition prints. Its broader creative offer includes paintings, murals, photography, video, bodypainting, illustrations and commissioned pieces, with additional art instruction, curation, consulting and colour coaching.

A particularly distinctive option is commissioning a painting from photographs, making the gallery suitable for a personal gift or one-of-a-kind artwork.

The gallery Steiner - art & wine presents contemporary exhibitions in a hospitable central Vienna setting on Kurrentgasse. Its programme includes rotating projects such as “3 Positions of the Age of Womanhood”, “Uncharted” and “Vienna in Barcelona – Part 5”, giving the gallery a distinctly international and conceptual outlook.

With split daytime and evening opening hours, it suits visitors looking for art in a more social, relaxed atmosphere.

Galerie Artziwna brings contemporary art into Vienna’s central Herrengasse, combining established and emerging artists with a varied exhibition programme. Its focus on changing presentations and innovative formats makes it a worthwhile stop for visitors who want more than a conventional display of works.

Gallery at the Albertina - Zetter GmbH occupies a prominent position beside the Albertina in central Vienna, making its location part of the appeal. It is an art gallery rather than an Albertina institution, so the name should be read as a reference to its setting, not an affiliation.

Gallery 10 Manfred Scheer stands out for its informed, welcoming approach to art. The gallery’s multilingual team and strong knowledge make it especially suitable for visitors who appreciate context and thoughtful conversation alongside the works themselves.

Its Getreidemarkt 10 address places it in Vienna’s 1010 district, with a programme spanning artists including Rudolf Hausner, Maître Leherb, Ernst Fuchs and Arik Brauer. The selection brings together distinctive works from modern and surrealist currents in an intimate gallery environment.

KreativRaum Galerie gives Vienna’s central art scene a personable, energetic character. Its appeal lies in a welcoming atmosphere and a programme built around exhibitions that feel varied, lively and worth revisiting for new discoveries.

Studio Wienblick, now presented as Galerie Kunstwelle, is a small central Vienna gallery dedicated to paintings and prints inspired by Vienna and Austria. The family-run setting offers a personal way to discover local art, including bright aquarelle originals and prints that work well as distinctive souvenirs.

Situated on Augustinerstraße, it is especially appealing for visitors seeking a compact gallery with a strong sense of place.

Maya Galerie Wien is a contemporary art gallery on Burggasse in Vienna’s 7th district, centred on the paintings of Iranian artist Maryam Mansouri. The gallery’s programme combines exhibitions, an online gallery, art courses and commissioned works, making it relevant both for casual visitors and people seeking a more active relationship with art.

Its intimate setting and harmonious presentation give the space a distinctive, inspiring character.

Galerie Hubert Winter combines a strong exhibition setting with attentive interpretation. Its welcoming staff and in-depth explanations make the gallery particularly appealing to visitors who want to understand the work rather than simply pass through the rooms.

Art Agency Galerie “Austrian Paintings” specializes in buying, selling and placing Austrian and international paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries. Based on Bellariastraße in central Vienna, it is suited to collectors seeking focused art-market guidance, including transactions handled across borders.

The gallery’s clear specialization makes it a more targeted destination than a general exhibition space, with contact available by phone or through its website.

Galerie unik.at is a practical choice for combining art browsing with gift hunting. Its range includes pieces suited to presents as well as items for visitors who want something distinctive to take home, all within a friendly gallery atmosphere.

C.A. Contemporary offers an inviting window onto contemporary art, with a balanced selection of emerging and established artists. Its setting on Ballgasse, one of Vienna’s charming central streets, adds atmosphere to a gallery visit that feels easy to include in a city walk.

Galerie Ernst Hilger is an established central Vienna art gallery on Dorotheergasse, presenting carefully selected works by prominent artists. Its exhibition programme includes projects such as “Ernst Choice – Volume 2”, while a separate showcase on Favoritenstraße extends the gallery’s presence beyond the main address.

The space is best suited to art lovers looking for a focused programme and a more curated, collector-oriented gallery visit.

GALERIE KAIBLINGER Siegfried is well suited to collectors who want friendly, competent guidance while exploring modern art. The gallery’s conversational approach supports considered browsing, whether the goal is to add a significant piece to a collection or simply discover work with lasting appeal.

W & K – Wienerroither & Kohlbacher is a Vienna art gallery specialising in classical modernism, with a collection that includes Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka and other major figures. Its programme also extends to post-1945 art, Viennese Actionism and selected contemporary Austrian artists.