Enjoying the Culture 187
theatre, etc. There is also a smaller children’s theatre. Of
course, it wouldn’t be complete without the lovely restaurants.
In the summer, activities head outdoors, such as children’s
and musical programmes.
Among the more interesting museums in Vienna is
the Albertina in the Hofburg. Founded in 1768 and well
known for its extensive collection of graphic arts, it boasts
a large number of pieces by the master Albrecht Dürer.
The Schatzkammer (Treasury), also located in the Hofburg,
houses priceless religious and secular objects. Here you can
view the orb and scepter, and the imperial crown of the
Holy Roman Emperor of the German Nation, dating from
the 10th century.
The Akademie der bildenden Künste (Academy of Fine
Arts), established in 1692, has a small picture gallery, its
most famous piece being The Last Judgement triptych by
Hieronymus Bosch. The Museum des 20. Jahrhunderts
(Museum of the 20th Century) houses more contemporary
pieces of art and hosts temporary exhibitions as well. The
Liechtenstein Museum houses the masterpieces from the
Princely Collections in Vaduz.