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The Vienna Museum, actually the museums of the city of Vienna, is a scientific institution of public law with its own legal personality and headquarters in Vienna, under which several museums of the city are grouped to form a museum group.
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In addition to the main building on Karlsplatz, which opened as a museum building on 23 April 1959, and the Hermesvilla, a former imperial castle, there are numerous outposts in the form of special museums, apartments for musicians and archaeological sites.
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The permanent art collection and the historical collection on the history of Vienna exhibit objects from the Neolithic to the mid-20th century. The focus is on the 19th century, with works by Gustav Klimt, for example. In addition, the Wien Museum organizes various special exhibitions.
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The Wien Museum was directed by Wolfgang Kos in 2003-2015.
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It was followed by a call for tenders and the decision of the state government of Vienna, at the request of city councilor Andreas Mailath-Pokorny, on 1 October 2015, as director Matti Bunzl.
Wien Museum Karlsplatz
Address: Karlsplatz 8, 1040
Phone: +43 1 5058747
Site:
http://www.wienmuseum.at/Location inserted by
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