From Vienna to Rome — Wonders of the Habsburgs from the Kunsthistorisches Museum

Exhibition: From Vienna to Rome — Wonders of the Habsburgs

From 6 March to 5 July 2026, the Museo del Corso — Polo museale (Palazzo Cipolla) in Rome presents a selection of more than fifty works loaned by the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. The exhibition examines Habsburg collecting practices and the role of art in crafting imperial identity.

What to see

The route combines painting, portraiture, still lifes and Wunderkammer objects to trace centuries of collecting and cultural exchange in Europe. Key highlights include:

• Flemish and Dutch painting from the 16th–17th centuries: large canvases and small cabinet paintings for intimate viewing;
• Dynastic portraiture that demonstrates how imagery served political ends for the Habsburgs;
• Kunstkammer items revealing scientific curiosity and the taste for collecting curiosities;
• Works that illustrate the dialogue between Northern and Southern European traditions and an architectural conversation linking Vienna and Rome.

Curators and partners

The show is curated by Cäcilia Bischoff of the Kunsthistorisches Museum and is promoted by Fondazione Roma in collaboration with the KHM. It receives support and patronage from cultural institutions and official partners.

Practical information

• Venue: Museo del Corso — Polo museale, Palazzo Cipolla, Via del Corso 320, Rome
• Dates: 6 March 2026 — 5 July 2026
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: 15:00–20:00
  • Tuesday and Wednesday: 10:00–20:00
  • Thursday and Friday: 10:00–21:00
  • Saturday and Sunday: 09:00–21:00

  Tickets desk closes one hour before the museum.

• Tickets:
  • Full price: €18
  • Reduced: €16
  • Under 18: €10
  • Age 18–25: €13
  • Free admission for children under 6, accredited journalists, visitors with 100% disability (plus one companion), one companion per group, up to two teachers per school group, tourist guides, and ICOM members.
• Official website: Museo del Corso (Palazzo Cipolla)

Why visit

The exhibition brings together major works of Northern and Southern Europe, offering insight into how the Habsburgs shaped cultural identity through collecting and patronage. It is ideal for visitors interested in portraiture, Baroque and Renaissance painting, and the history of museums.

Side program

A public programme complements the exhibition with educational activities, guided tours and thematic events. Check the museum’s official calendar for the latest information and booking details.