Viewing the Volumes of Historical Prints

A most exclusive art experience: the ALBERTINA Museum’s volumes of historical prints.

The name ALBERTINA stands not only for a palace and for an art museum, but also for one of the world’s oldest, largest, and best-known collections of graphic art.

Its origins date back to the 18th century when Duke Albert of Sachse-Teschen (1738–1822), the present-day institution’s namesake and founder, began acquiring exceptional old master prints from the Renaissance and later that he then had categorized according to a custom-devised system. This collection, continually added to by his successors, now numbers an estimated 900,000 individual prints. Unique here are not just the artworks, however, but also their means of storage: until well into the 19th century, such prints were typically mounted and stored in large double folio volumes. In many places where this was the case, however, the artfully produced volumes from back then ended up being taken apart and are now lost.

This did not happen at the ALBERTINA Museum: to this day, our institution is home to 1,436 of these original albums—a cultural rarity of inestimable value.

Enjoy an exceptional experience of art: special protective measures now make it possible to view selected historical volumes in an exclusive, small-group setting.

Appointments
We’d be happy to advise you personally regarding options for this unique type of museum visit, which can be booked during the Study Hall opening hours (Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Group Sizes & Duration
Maximum number of participants: 10
Duration: 1.5 hours

Costs
The flat fee of EUR 1,600 includes an exclusive visit to the Study Hall for your group, the opportunity to view the historical volumes accompanied by art educators, and ALBERTINA Museum admission.

Individual visits to the ALBERTINA Museum’s exhibitions are possible on the same day within museum opening hours following one’s participation in this program.

Should you be interested in including this program as a highlight for your event in the magnificent atmosphere of the Habsburg State Rooms or outside of regular ALBERTINA Museum opening hours, we’d be happy to put together an individual offer.

Information & Booking
ALBERTINA Art Education Department
E | T 01 53483-541