House Rules — MuseumsQuartier Wien

Overview

This is a house rules document for visitors to the MuseumsQuartier Vienna, a public property open to the public. These rules govern conduct on the entire MuseumsQuartier grounds, including courtyards and forecourt.

General Conduct

Visitors must conduct themselves in such a way that no other person is harmed, endangered, obstructed, harassed, or threatened. The property management reserves the right to restrict access to certain areas for maintenance, repair, upkeep, or other work, and to close off or evacuate specific areas if necessary.

Entry and Exit

Entry to and exit from the MuseumsQuartier is permitted only through designated entrances, exits, and access points. Emergency exits and stairwells may only be opened or used in emergencies; unauthorized opening will be strictly punished.

Supervision of Children

Parents and adult chaperones are solely responsible for supervising children and adolescents and are accountable for the behavior of minors.

Vehicle Access

Entry by multi-lane vehicles is permitted only with prior authorization via the access road at the corner of Museumsplatz and Burggasse and in accordance with applicable entry regulations. The speed limit is 5 km/h throughout the area. Vehicles may only be stopped or parked in designated areas; single-track vehicles are prohibited without exception. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense or result in legal action.

Prohibited Activities

• Riding skateboards, bicycles, scooters, e-scooters, or motorized devices, and rollerblading (except necessary access to designated parking areas on the forecourt)
• Parking bicycles, scooters, e-scooters, or similar devices outside designated areas
• Applying lettering, paint, and stickers of any kind to buildings and public facilities
• Carrying or using weapons of any kind or dangerous objects usable as weapons
• Carrying or using pyrotechnic devices such as fireworks, flares, smoke powder, or smoke bombs
• Carrying hazardous, flammable, or highly flammable substances likely to pose a health risk (standard pocket lighters excepted)
• Carrying aerosol cans, corrosive, flammable, staining, or otherwise hazardous substances
• Making music or using sound systems except for approved events
• Possession, sale, or use of drugs of any kind
• Begging, peddling, relieving oneself outside restrooms, littering, or any other form of littering

Inspection Authority

Security personnel are authorized to inspect bags and other containers on a random basis or as circumstances warrant. Visitors who refuse inspection without good reason or who are found carrying prohibited items may be denied entry or further access within the MuseumsQuartier.

Cleanliness and Damage

Visitors are asked to treat the entire MuseumsQuartier grounds and facilities with care and leave them clean. Trash, packaging materials, and empty containers must be disposed of exclusively in designated bins. Damage of any kind must be avoided; willful damage will result in a ban from the premises and a report to police.

Advertising and Distribution

Advertising of any kind, decorations, posters, signs, and distribution of printed materials are strictly prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained from MQ E+B GesmbH. Riding and parking cargo bikes displaying any kind of advertising is strictly prohibited; illegally parked cargo bikes will be removed at the owner's expense.

Sale of Goods and Services

The sale of goods of any kind and the provision of services, whether free of charge or for a fee, are prohibited. Any form of gambling or offering games of chance of any kind is prohibited.