From the Weltmuseum Wien to the sky

Take a seat, lean back and travel into space: in the dome-shaped dome of the mobile planetarium of the Department of Astrophysics at the University of Vienna, a digital projector projects the current sky with stars, planets and galaxies, which are interactively explained by a qualified astronomer.

Afterwards, visitors can explore the new exhibition Calabash Nebula on their own. 
This is also the name of a nebula in the universe, about 5,000 light years away from Earth. There, an old star is currently shedding its shell! The nebula looks like a calabash, a round pumpkin that is used as a bowl or vessel in many parts of the world.

The artist Tabita Rezaire has named her exhibition Calabash Nebula. For her, it represents a magical place where everything is connected – like in a round calabash in the vast starry nebula. Her art combines modern technology with ancient knowledge, science with spirituality – and impressively demonstrates how everything in the universe is connected: humans, animals, plants, water and even the stars. Her art invites us to rethink our relationship with the world and live in harmony with the Earth once again.

A free booklet for children about the exhibition is available to take away.

Präsentation in German language.
Participation: € 3 for children and attending adults
Regular admission for accompanying adults, children free of charge
Participation with Annual Ticket: € 2 for children and adults
The presence of an accompanying person is required.
Tickets available online or at the ticket office
Meeting place: Hall of Columns

With the Annual Family Ticket for 2 adults and their children under the age of 19, you receive a Museum Gift Bag with numerous offers, discounts, and gifts. Detailed information can be found at www.khm.at/familie.