Workshop for Children (7-12 years) People decorate their bodies in many different ways and for a wide variety of purposes - for the sake of beauty, as part of rituals, for protection against harsh climatic conditions or to express power. Objects related to tattooing, body painting, clothing and jewellery will guide us through the exhibition collection. Duration : 90 min. Participation in the workshop : € 4.50 for children and attending adults plus museum admission (regular for...
Workshop for Children (7 – 12 years) "At home it's the best! I like travelling to faraway countries!" After we have playfully found out what applies to you, we set off on an exciting journey around the world. Perhaps we'll meet Hawaiian deities, see fine items of clothing from Ethiopia, admire samurai swords or marvel at everyday objects from the Orient. The itinerary is different every day. Your travel diary, painted together, will remind you of the stories and adventures. This ...
Workshop for Children (7 – 12 years) New year, new happiness! Not everyone in the world celebrates New Year at the same time. The Chinese New Year begins between the end of January and mid-February. The new year 2026 begins on 17 February and ushers in the Year of the Horse. It is also a spring festival. Find out what the Nian monster has to do with fireworks and what cleaning has to do with luck! This workshop in German language takes place as part of the WIENXTRA-Kinderaktiv ...
Workshop für Kinder (3 – 6 Jahre) New year, new happiness! Not everyone in the world celebrates New Year at the same time. The Chinese New Year begins between the end of January and mid-February. The new year 2026 begins on 17 February and ushers in the Year of the Horse. It is also a spring festival. Find out what the Nian monster has to do with fireworks and what cleaning has to do with luck! This workshop in German language takes place as part of the WIENXTRA-Kinderaktiv ...
Workshop for Children (7 – 12 years) The laughing Buddha is a jolly fellow! As his name implies, he always has a smile on his face and a big belly and, according to legend, he always carried a cloth bag with him. Doesn’t this description sound familiar? Come and see what the laughing Buddha, St Nicholas, and Father Christmas have in common! This workshop in German language takes place as part of the WIENXTRA-Kinderaktiv programme . Tickets : Participation : €...
Workshop for Children (7 – 12 years) Today, it's all about trousers. You'll encounter trousers made from polar bear, seal, or goat fur, banana fibers, iron, or denim, among other materials. Who has worn trousers in the past and who still does? Is a wrapped cloth considered trousers? How many pairs does one actually need? Where do trousers go when they're no longer worn? Are pockets important? We'll find out all of this and hear some stories along the way. Afterwards, you can even design your...
Inclusive offerings On one Tuesday every month, we offer an inclusive tour, alternating between a tactile tour for visually impaired and blind visitors and their companions and a tour with sign language interpretation (ÖGS/D) for deaf and hearing-impaired people. On one Thursday every month, we hold a workshop called “Es geht um die Welt“ (It’s about the world) for people with disabilities and their companions. If you do not belong to one of these groups of people, but still want to get to know...
Performative and participatory tour Starting from the exhibition The Colours of the Earth. Modern Textile Art in Mexico, we examine the museum’s permanent exhibition: Which stories are told, and which are left out? Which ones are still unheard? Which ones can we add? Where are the crevices? Where are the cracks? We take a close look into these gaps and dive into the abyss of the void. This format was developed in the artistic seminar Field Research at the Weltmuseum Wien by Loki Lotta...
Lisl Ponger The Master Narrative 25 October 2017 to 31 October 2019 At the invitation of the Weltmuseum Wien, the MuKul, the (fictitious) Museum for Foreign and Familiar Cultures is presenting an exhibition of works by artist Lisl Ponger. Visitors are invited to take part in an exploratory journey that starts out from six large-scale, staged photographs in light boxes and a 2-channel installation with the title The Master Narrative und Don Durito which lasts a full museum day. About the...
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...
Community A museum without a public cannot fulfil its role. This is why communicating and making our activities accessible is our number one priority. The task we have set for ourselves is to present our work to our visitors using a variety of platforms. Find out more about some of our projects and networks here and visit us outside the museum as well! #StandWithUkraine #StandWithUkraine Wir stehen für Frieden und verurteilen den Krieg gegen die Ukraine. We stand for peace and condemn the war...
