Art and culture attract 5,255 visitors to the 25th Long Night in Vienna!

Art and culture attract 5,255 visitors to the 25th Long Night in Vienna!

The 25th edition of the ORF Long Night of Museums took place on October 6, 2025 and gave those interested in culture in Vienna an unforgettable evening. A total of 282,672 visitors across Austria, including more than 144,000 in the capital, opened the doors to over 660 museums, galleries and cultural venues. A real visitor magnet was the House of Music, which attracted the most visitors with 2,516 guests and impressed not only with fascinating interactive installations, such as the waltz dice game and the virtual conductor, but also with a varied program.

The other Wien Holding museums also enjoyed excellent visitor numbers. 674 art enthusiasts came to the KunstHausWien, the site of the temporary exhibition “Normal Catastrophe” by Julius von Bismarck. Here, guests not only experienced lightning tours, but also exciting performances by Mellow Yellow and were able to try out a DIY craft station. The visit to KunstHausWien was a highlight of the night.

A look at the participation numbers

The atmosphere in the exhibitions and museums was exuberant and the interest of the guests was great. The Jewish Museum Vienna welcomed 1,187 visitors who wanted to learn more about the history and present of Viennese Jews. 890 guests stopped by on Dorotheergasse, while 297 were interested in the excavations of the medieval synagogue on Judenplatz. The Mozarthaus Vienna was also able to welcome 878 visitors to the historic Mozart apartment and the special exhibition “Mozart at Table”.

These figures not only illustrate the popularity of the events, but also the museums' commitment to making their offerings attractive. ORF General Director Roland Weißmann emphasized the importance of access to art and culture and praised the large turnout for the event.

A cultural festival throughout Austria

However, the Long Night of Museums was not just limited to Vienna. Numerous cultural sites in Styria, Carinthia, Tyrol, Salzburg and other federal states also took the opportunity to open their doors to the public. The broad journey through prehistoric to contemporary art took place at a total of 660 locations, which, not least thanks to the comprehensive museum statistics from Statistik Austria, offers additional insights into Austria's cultural and museum landscape.

The commitment and love for culture in Vienna and beyond show that art and history still have a high priority in society. The Long Night of Museums has once again proven that enthusiasm for art and culture is unbroken and will continue to exist in the future.