Special exhibition – Treasures of the Imperial Table

The special exhibition "Treasures of the Imperial Table" invites you to a journey into the magnificent and glamorous world of courtly dining culture. True treasures from the former Court Silver and Table Rooms of the Vienna Hofburg are presented.

The special exhibition at Schloss Hof Estate puts on show the most fabulous pieces from the inventory of the former Imperial Court collection of silver and tableware. Exquisite artworks made of silver, porcelain and glass vividly refl ect the glittering world of courtly dining culture from the  Baroque era through to the age of historicism.

In the exhibition section in Schloss Hof the focus is on the epoch of Maria Theresa. Besides exquisite exhibits from the voluminous collection of Asian porcelain, items from domestic and French porcelain manufacture reflect the significance of this material for the Viennese Court.

NEW: "Service with Personality"

The exhibition extension entitled “Service with Personality” is devoted to famous Habsburg personalities such as Empress Elisabeth and Maximilian of Mexico. Moreover, it includes motif plates from the Biedermeier era with the motto “Art on your plate”.

Schloss Niederweiden is part of Schloss Hof Estate and completes the theme of the Imperial  dining culture by presenting an inside view of court kitchens. It conveys a fascinating impression of the complex tasks of court management and of the enormous efforts taken to organise the opulent ceremonials of the Imperial Household.