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10 Years Museumsquartier Vienna
Thursday, 14 July 2011 15:00
Vienna's oasis of culture and recreation is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Join in!
| This is where the whole of Vienna meets: the Museumsquartier (MQ). Located in the very heart of Vienna, it is the eighth largest area of its kind in the world. About 60.000 square metres of exhibition space provide nine museums, showrooms and event halls as well as minor cultural insitutions. Each summer, the MQ also attracts its visitors with its diverse gastronomy and much space to relax in one of the courts. |
© MQ: Ali Schafler |
To mark the occasion of its 10th anniversary the MQ offers various special events and workshops this summer, providing not only Austrian art but artists from all over the EU. Find the most interesting features here:
Freetime & Fun
| StadtLesen
MQ main court |
"StadtLesen" is a reading experience, travelling through the most beautiful european countries and turning public space into living rooms. Just grab a book (to borrow for free!) and read on. |
| Boule at the MQ
„Aloha" opening hours: Mon to Fri, 2pm to 11pm; Sat, Sun and public holidays 11am to 11pm Location: MQ court 8 |
For all those who like a bit of sports: join in a play of Boule right in front of the MUMOK. Buy or borrow all the equipment at the „Aloha" right next to the court. Train with the professionals of the Pétanque Club Vienna each Thursday evening or take a tournament. Registration for training at Aloha or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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Outdoor Race Challenge VIII 7 May to 28 Aug, Sat 6pm to 9am, Sun and public holidays 5pm to 8pm MQ main court |
Here's the place for fans of motor sports: the mini car race track at the MQ. Car lending fee: € 3,- for 15 min. |
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„Enzis" at the MQ Courtyard |
The "Enzis" are huge pieces of furniture, spread all over the courtyard of the MQ. In summer, locals and visitors use them for sitting, lying, to chill, chatting with friends or having a picnic. |
Special events & exhibitions
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ImpulsTanz Festival – Europe's largest dance festival |
From 12 July to 14 August, Vienna is once again ruled by modern dance. Take part in over 190 workshops for all ages and levels. Find all infos here. |
| "O-Töne" Literature Festival
MQ courtyards, in case of bad weather: Arena21 |
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the MQ, the popular Austrian literary reading festival O-Töne is offering a very special program that has been expanded to include renowned European writers. |
| frame[o]ut - digital summer screenings 8 July to 27 Aug, every Fri and Sat starting 9.30pm MQ court 8 Free entry! |
Every Friday in July and August, the MQ courtyard turns into an open air cinema. The festival is featuring crowd-sourced movies, fan movies, machinima, game movies, innovative animation, music videos, and short films as some of the most exciting examples of present-day perspectives and narration. |
| ArtNight at the MQ
Location: KUNSTHALLE wien, LEOPOLD MUSEUM, MUMOK Tickets: € 10,- |
Enjoy an evening at the MQ, taking a tour through 3 museums with just one ticket. Every Thursday from June to September. |
| Vienna Fashion Week
Fashion tent on MQ Forecourt, Arena21, freiraum quartier21 INTERNATIONAL, Ovalhalle |
Once again, MQ VIENNA FASHION WEEK invites you to explore the latest highlights from the Austrian and international fashion world.
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| Durst? Thirst? Soif? Sete? Susama?
designforum Wien Tickets: € 2,- , reduced € 1,- |
An exhibition of 60ies beverage-ads, from Coca Cola to Meinl, that captures the attitude towards life at the time.
Read more here. |
| Culture & Fun for Children at the MQ |
Various workshops are available for children and teenagers all around the area of the Museumsquartier Vienna. Special workshops for the young featured by the ImPulsTanz Festival „Sandsachen und Strandgeschichten" More Workshops: read about it here. |
Food & Drinks
Along with the Naschmarkt, the MuseumsQuartier is the trendy hot spot of the city. Find various cafés and restaurants and the most popular locations on the area of the MQ:
Aloha
Aloha is a relaxed meeting place for MQ visitors that offers snacks, ice cream for kids, soft drinks, exotic beers, and free use of boules balls.
Café Halle
Enjoy the stylish ambience of the former winter riding hall and the view over the terrace. The Café is also a famous brunch location. Menu is changed weekly,
Café Leopold
Café Leopold offers Viennese coffeehouse tradition in a contemporary ambience, with snacks, entrees, and lunch specials. Bar operation in the evening, regular DJ lineups. Extensive coffee and beverage menu. Daily lunch specials.
Dschungel deli
The DSCHUNGEL deli is a cultural meeting place for kids and adults with an emphasis on organic food. It's unique café where you can sit side by side with artists from around the world and get to know the theater behind the scenes.
Glacis Beisl
The legendary Glacis Beisl refers to itself as "Viennese with a twist," a culinary experience blending Viennese and classic Austrian cuisine. The interior echoes the tradition of a real Viennese Beisl-style tavern as well.