Discover and enjoy the UN in Vienna's fine art collection on a dedicated Art Tour

Rates

Minimum of 20 tickets per booking; prices incl. online booking fee

Adults: 23.85€ per person

Students, Retirees, Military, People with disabilities: 20.67€ per person

Children, School pupils: 11.13€ per person

Accompanying person for groups of minors: 2 accompanying persons free per class (3 for integration classes).

Duration

A group art tour takes about one and a half hours.

Language

Art tours can be booked in English or German.

About

This extended, in-person guided tour of the Vienna International Centre focuses on the fine art collection hosted at the UN's Vienna headquarters and gives participants a chance for a first-hand look at many of the original artworks on display.

About the collection
The VIC art collection was started by Austria, the host country, as a representation of Austrian contemporary art trends at the time of the VIC's opening in 1979. Since then many UN Member States have added their own contributions to the collection, creating a unique mix of artistic styles, forms of expressions and cultural traditions. The pieces coexist in an environment as diverse as the art itself.

The collection includes works by Austrian modern masters such as Rudolf Hausner, Alfred Hrdlicka, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Martha Jungwirth, Hermann Nitsch and many more. Other highlights include a beautiful depiction of the 'Ho-o Raigi' sacred birds by Japanese artist Sagenji Yoshida; a Scholar's Pavilion built as a 'Chartaghi', a typical characteristic of Iranian architecture; and a Mongolian 'Gerege' used as a diplomatic passport in the times of Genghis Khan.

Important Information

When preparing for an on-site visit to the VIC, please bear in mind the following:

• You will have to pass a security check requiring a valid official identification document (national ID card, passport or driving licence; a paper copy or a photo of the ID is not acceptable).
• As the security check might get busy, we recommend arriving at the VIC at least 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour.
• Small bags may be carried on tour. For security reasons there is no possibility to store luggage at the VIC.
• The Visitors Service is closed on weekends and the official UN Holidays

Contact

Please email us at tours.vienna[at]un.org in case of any questions about your booking.

More information about visiting the United Nations in Vienna: www.unvienna.org/visit