The Academy during summer
Changed Opening Hours
Student Welcome Center
Opening Hours July and August:
Tue-Thu 9 h – 12 h
Closed: Fri, July 25 to Mon, August 18, 2025
University Library
Please note the shortened opening hours from June 30 to September 28, 2025!
Monday: 10 h –16 h
Tuesday: 10 h –16 h .
Wednesday: 10 h –16 h
Friday: 110 h –16 h
The Main Library will be closed from August 1 to 24, 2025. The IKL Library will be unoccupied from June 30 to August 31, 2025.
Paintings' Gallery
Due to exhibition reorganizations and renovations, some rooms will be partially closed from August 11 to September 7, 2025.
The Paintings' Gallery will be closed from September 8 to October 2 due to exhibition renovations.
Don't miss it: Demokratie leben
An initiative of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and Gewista on digital advertising media in public spaces, from July 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025. Together for a pluralistic, liberal, and tolerant society, a free arts and culture scene, and a solidarity-based coexistence in Austria!
The winter semester begins on October 1, 2025!
We wish you a wonderful summer!