Weltmuseum Wien It's all about people. Eventful Histories Eventful Histories A short intro to the Weltmuseum Wien without words. The film can be viewed here or in theHall of Columns of our museum. Mission & History Ethnological museums are witnesses to the cultural diversity and changes of our human societies. Exhibitions provide ethnological museums with an opportunity to display their collections to the general public. The treasures they preserve are dedicated to the better understanding of...

It’s all about celebrating. Your Events at the Museum The Weltmuseum Wien offers numerous options for finding the appropriate venue for your event – choose, for example, between the historical ambiance of the magnificent Hall of Columns at the Corps des Logis, Imperial Palace (Hofburg) and the exclusive character of the state-of-the-art event area. Thanks to Museum’s prime location at the very heart of Vienna’s city centre, you are always where the action is. Take advantage of the great...

Feather, fashion and cross cultural exchange A colonial feather insignia from Mexico In the frame of this project, initiated in 2021, the Weltmuseum Wien will continue research on feather work from Mexico. In cooperation with the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City (MNA-INAH), a colonial feather insignia is investigated and significant stories of cross-cultural encounters will be uncovered in the process. © KHM-Museumsverband About the project About the project In October of 2021, the...

Inclusivity at the Neue Hofburg Here you will find all information on accessibility in the Neue Hofburg. Inclusive access Inclusive access Location Heldenplatz, 1010 Wien +43 1 534 30 – 5053 info@weltmuseumwien.at Parking Parking spaces for persons with reduced mobility are located in the short-stay parking area on Heldenplatz square in front of the equestrian monument to Prince Eugene and at the side entrance to the Kunsthistorisches Museum on Burgring. Arriving by public transport U3 metro...

Verena Kotonski, the new head of the Conservation Department Have you always wanted to learn more about the work of the team of conservators and collection curators at the Weltmuseum Wien? Verena Kotonski will provide insights into the diverse tasks of the team and also address the challenges that the team will face in the future. An event organized by the Weltmuseum Wien Friends . The Weltmuseum Wien Friends association offers a variety of advanced events to all those interested...

Lecture by Johann Angerler For five different societies in Sumatra – the Orang Rimba (hunters and gatherers), the Siberut and Petalangan (garden farmers), the Batak and Minangkabau (rice farmers on artificially irrigated fields) – wild, uncultivated nature is a numinous “source of blessing” (Reimar Schefold) as well as the basis of their ability to organize themselves as a society. Johann Angerler (PhD, Leiden University) is a cultural anthropologist with many years of research...

The world(s) I come from Welcome to the breakfast worlds at the Weltmuseum Wien! Immerse yourself in other cultures while you enjoy your breakfast. During this culinary excursion, guests share insights into their unique worlds through objects they have brought with them or brought from home. Under the motto "Old meets young", people of all ages are welcome to share their personal perspectives and memories. This breakfast world with Chile as its theme is designed by Carmen Gloria...

The world(s) I come from Welcome to the breakfast worlds at the Weltmuseum Wien! Immerse yourself in other cultures while you enjoy your breakfast. During this culinary excursion, guests share insights into their unique worlds through objects they have brought with them or brought from home. Under the motto "Old meets young", people of all ages are welcome to share their personal perspectives and memories. This breakfast world with Kenia as its theme is designed by Gayline und Grace...

Friends The Weltmuseum Wien Friends offering a great range of events, such as object discussions, special guided tours, excursions as well as film and photo presentations, to everybody interested in non-European cultures and intercultural dialogue. Vorstand der Weltmuseum Wien Friends (c) Felix Abrudan Welt News in autumn Become a Friend We look forward to meeting you! Become a Friend and enjoy the benefits of an Annual Ticket of the KHM-Museumsverband, e.g. free entrance to the Weltmuseum Wien...

Our education & outreach programme Here you can find our extensive cultural outreach programme. Offers WMW Contemporary New perspectives at the Weltmuseum Wien Go to exhibition page Lunar New Year 10 February to 22 February Go to exhibition page Black History Month Focus in February Go to exhibition page Guided tours & workshops Go to exhibition page Children & Family Go to exhibition page Tailor-made offers From guided tours to children's birthday parties Go to exhibition page Inclusive...