MAK - Museum of Applied Arts

Visit: MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art, Stubenring 5, Vienna 1010 Austria

The rooms of the Permanent Collection show crowning moments in the history of the applied arts, ranging from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, as well as exemplars of contemporary art. In addition, the outstanding program of temporary exhibitions shown at the MAK has established it as one of the most innovative art institutions in the world.

MAK Permanent Collection VIENNA 1900

A fascinatingly diverse cultural era, “Vienna 1900” became a myth long ago. The MAK focuses on the equally multifaceted and momentous design and arts and crafts of this period in its Permanent Collection VIENNA 1900. Some 500 exhibits have been specially chosen and arranged in diverse thematic displays in order to shine a light on the art historical as well as sociopolitical aspects of Viennese Modernism.

MAK DESIGN LAB

Designed by the studio EOOS, the new MAK DESIGN LAB positions the spectacular MAK Study Collection closer to real life and defines design as a central force for improving our quality of life as well as for solving important issues of our future. Over 2,000 exhibits— arranged by thematic areas such as Eating and Drinking, Sitting, Ornament, Production, and Cooking—establish inspiring connections between historical handicraft and contemporary design creations. The MAK DESIGN LAB facilitates visitors’ involvement with art, architecture, design, and the everyday. It sees itself as a catalyst, which wants to initiate discussions and encourage its visitors to share their experiences, suggestions, and questions.