Arnulf Rainer Museum
About Arnulf Rainer Museum
The Arnulf Rainer Museum on Josefsplatz in Baden shows contemporary art in the former Frauenbad, a historic spa bathhouse. The focus is on the work of the painter Arnulf Rainer (1929–2025), often in dialogue with other artists.
Art in the old bathhouse
The Frauenbad was designed by the architect Charles de Moreau, and the foundation stone was laid in 1821. From 1877 it was remodelled: the pools were clad in marble, and the present Spiegelsaal (hall of mirrors) was created in the middle. Of all Baden's spa bathhouses, it is the only one in which the pools and changing cubicles have been preserved to this day – during your museum visit you walk right through them. Incidentally, the building takes its name from the "Frauenkirche", a chapel from the 13th century, not from its bathers.
What the museum offers
- Exhibitions: changing shows on Arnulf Rainer and his companions
- Guided tours: architecture and art tours for groups and individual visitors
- For children and young people: workshops in the art studio, a holiday programme and a free puzzle booklet for families
- Schools and nurseries: dedicated tours and workshops
- Kunst Melange: talks with prominent guests
- Museum shop: art books, souvenirs and gifts
Good to know
Tickets are also available online. There is a combined ticket with the Beethovenhaus Baden, and the museum is also part of the Baden museum tour. On Mondays the museum is only open on public holidays.
Automatically translated from German.
Compiled by our editorial team.
Upcoming events at Arnulf Rainer Museum
- 14 Nov 2026, 10:00 Mallabor Kids: open studio for children at the Arnulf Rainer Museum → Mallabor Kids is the open studio of the Arnulf Rainer Museum for children aged 6 and over: scribbling, mixing colours, trying out techniques. Next date Saturday, 14 November 2026, 10:00, 10 euros per child.
- 14 Nov 2026, 15:00 Rainer-Nitsch, Kreativ! Painting workshop at the museum → Pouring, running, overpainting: in the art studio of the Arnulf Rainer Museum in Baden you paint yourself in the style of Rainer and Nitsch on Saturday, 14 November 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00. For adults, no previous experience needed, 25 euros including materials.
- 15 Nov 2026, 10:00 Art Breakfast at the Arnulf Rainer Museum → Breakfast at Café Herwig Gasser, followed by a guided tour of the Arnulf Rainer Museum in the former Frauenbad: the Art Breakfast on Sunday, 15 November 2026, from 10:00 in Baden. 29 euros including admission, tour and brunch.
- 21 Nov 2026, 15:00 Just Draw: drawing course at the Arnulf Rainer Museum → The Arnulf Rainer Museum in Baden offers a 90-minute drawing course for adults on one Saturday a month, the next on 31 October 2026 at 15:00. 19 euros including admission and materials, no previous experience needed.
- 22 Nov 2026, 10:30 Highlight-Führung durch Rainer & Nitsch → Eine Stunde durch die erste gemeinsame Ausstellung von Arnulf Rainer und Hermann Nitsch in Baden: 19 Termine bis Dezember 2027, jeweils 10.30 Uhr. Führung 4 Euro plus Museumseintritt, buchbar online oder spontan an der Kasse.
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Frequently asked questions about Arnulf Rainer Museum
Where is Arnulf Rainer Museum?
The business is located at Josefsplatz 5, 2500 Baden. You can open directions via the map link.
How can I contact Arnulf Rainer Museum?
You can contact Arnulf Rainer Museum by phone on 02252209196 or via the website www.arnulf-rainer-museum.at.
When is Arnulf Rainer Museum open?
Arnulf Rainer Museum is open at the following times: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00. Hours may differ on public holidays or change at short notice – if in doubt, please check directly with the business.
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