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QueerMuseumVienna Exhibitions in Vienna

Discover rotating displays of LGBTQIA+ history, art, and community memory.

The QueerMuseumVienna in Vienna features a dynamic program of exhibitions. These displays explore LGBTQIA+ histories, contemporary art, and community memory, reflecting diverse perspectives. Visitors can expect to find engaging presentations that offer insight into queer culture and its ongoing evolution. As exhibitions change, it's always a good idea to check official sources for the latest details on current showings before your visit.

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A watercolor illustration of a figure with rainbow hair holding a glowing heart, surrounded by plants and circuitry, symbolizing self-care and queer identity.
From Jun 3, 2023

History Hustory* / Museum of Self-Care Exhibition: Exploring Trans* Narratives and Identities

Delving into the challenges of queer representation and self-care.

This exhibition addresses the difficulties of collecting and presenting trans* histories, focusing on deconstructing dominant narratives. It showcases micronarratives of trans* experiences in Eastern and Southern Europe through collaborative art. Explore diverse perspectives on identity and gender.

History Hustory* Exhibition
A purple watercolor illustration of a LGBTQ+ protest in Vienna, with demonstrators holding signs including one that reads 'RECHTE' and a rainbow flag, set against a backdrop of historic buildings.
From Jun 23, 2022

Historicise yourselves!: A Queer History and Activism Exhibition in Vienna

Discover resistance and emancipation movements within Vienna's LGBTQ+ history.

Explore the profound history of sexual minorities and trans people, showcasing their journey towards rights and dignity. This exhibition at Queer Museum Vienna sheds light on past fights against exclusion and discrimination.

Exhibition Details
An illustrated view of the 'Trans Activism & Art Archive' exhibition, featuring a timeline of trans rights history, symbolic laundry with labels like 'Identity' and 'Love', and portraits under 'Our Stories, Our Art' in a purple-hued museum space.
From Sep 21, 2024

4T – The Trans Body Rights Ar/ctivist Archive: Trans Culture and Activism

Discover diverse trans, inter, and non-binary art and activist practices.

This exhibition features four thematic rooms exploring trans culture, art, and activism. It highlights diverse trans, inter, and non-binary perspectives through engaging art positions and archival practices, fostering solidarity.

4T Exhibition Details
A watercolor-style installation of large-scale textile works and surreal paintings in a modern gallery, featuring hybrid figures and mythical beings in shades of purple and blue, evoking themes of fluid identity and queer utopia.
From Feb 26, 2026

Imagining Queer Utopia: An Exhibition on Fluid Identity at QUEER MUSEUM VIENNA

Experience art that dissolves hierarchies and embraces perpetual flux.

This exhibition features large-scale textile works, surreal paintings, and multidisciplinary art exploring a queer eco-mythology. It proposes a future where humans are deeply entangled with matter, existing in multiple potential states beyond fixed categories. Discover thought-provoking creations by diverse artists.

Imagining Queer Utopia
Abstract watercolor artwork in purple and violet tones depicting figures under pressure, conveying themes of resilience and political repression in a subtle institutional setting.
May 18, 2022 – Jun 15, 2022

How Does the Body Take Shape Under Pressure? Contemporary Art Exhibition in Vienna

Examines pressures on bodies, bridging Vienna's Queer Museum and Istanbul.

Explore an international contemporary art exhibition at the Queer Museum Vienna, delving into how political, social, and intimate pressures impact bodies. Artists present allegorical positions on queer and feminist existences, connecting Vienna and Istanbul.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor illustration of a Slavic water nymph emerging from a polluted stream, surrounded by toys made of natural materials and discarded technology, symbolizing eco-sexuality and environmental concerns.
Mar 23, 2023 – May 14, 2023

Spring rituals by WetMeWild: Eco-Sexuality Exhibition by Justyna Górowska in Vienna

Discover queer resistance, sustainability, and Slavic mythology through performance art.

Immerse yourself in WetMeWild's world, where artist Justyna Górowska merges fantasy and reality. The exhibition at Volkskundemuseum Wien spotlights critical environmental themes and ancient Slavic traditions.

Spring Rituals Exhibition
A watercolor artwork in shades of purple depicting abstract human figures in motion, symbolizing diaspora and queer identity.
Nov 10, 2023 – Feb 2, 2024

Arcadia – Queer Art of Diasporic Subjects: Exhibition on Identity

Explore themes of utopia and belonging through contemporary diasporic and queer art.

This exhibition showcases artworks that question nation-states, borders, and dominant societal structures through the lens of Yugoslav and queer diasporas. It invites reflection on shared experiences and the imagining of diverse futures.

Arcadia Exhibition
A purple watercolor artwork for the exhibition 'Is Queer Political?', featuring silhouettes of people, statues, and a raised fist, symbolizing queer identity and political discourse.
Feb 23, 2024 – Jun 23, 2024

IS QUEER POLITICAL? A Contemporary Exhibition at QUEER MUSEUM VIENNA

Explore queer cultural production, political art, and social critique.

This exhibition delves into queer cultural production's engagement with political structures and societal norms. Discover artistic works that analyze hegemonic hierarchies and envision new utopias. It explores politics from global governance to micro-political patterns.

IS QUEER POLITICAL?
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Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at QueerMuseumVienna, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Vienna.
A watercolor illustration of a figure with rainbow hair holding a glowing heart, surrounded by plants and circuitry, symbolizing self-care and queer identity.
From Jun 3, 2023

History Hustory* / Museum of Self-Care Exhibition: Exploring Trans* Narratives and Identities

Delving into the challenges of queer representation and self-care.

This exhibition addresses the difficulties of collecting and presenting trans* histories, focusing on deconstructing dominant narratives. It showcases micronarratives of trans* experiences in Eastern and Southern Europe through collaborative art. Explore diverse perspectives on identity and gender.

History Hustory* Exhibition
A purple watercolor illustration of a LGBTQ+ protest in Vienna, with demonstrators holding signs including one that reads 'RECHTE' and a rainbow flag, set against a backdrop of historic buildings.
From Jun 23, 2022

Historicise yourselves!: A Queer History and Activism Exhibition in Vienna

Discover resistance and emancipation movements within Vienna's LGBTQ+ history.

Explore the profound history of sexual minorities and trans people, showcasing their journey towards rights and dignity. This exhibition at Queer Museum Vienna sheds light on past fights against exclusion and discrimination.

Exhibition Details
An illustrated view of the 'Trans Activism & Art Archive' exhibition, featuring a timeline of trans rights history, symbolic laundry with labels like 'Identity' and 'Love', and portraits under 'Our Stories, Our Art' in a purple-hued museum space.
From Sep 21, 2024

4T – The Trans Body Rights Ar/ctivist Archive: Trans Culture and Activism

Discover diverse trans, inter, and non-binary art and activist practices.

This exhibition features four thematic rooms exploring trans culture, art, and activism. It highlights diverse trans, inter, and non-binary perspectives through engaging art positions and archival practices, fostering solidarity.

4T Exhibition Details
A watercolor-style installation of large-scale textile works and surreal paintings in a modern gallery, featuring hybrid figures and mythical beings in shades of purple and blue, evoking themes of fluid identity and queer utopia.
From Feb 26, 2026

Imagining Queer Utopia: An Exhibition on Fluid Identity at QUEER MUSEUM VIENNA

Experience art that dissolves hierarchies and embraces perpetual flux.

This exhibition features large-scale textile works, surreal paintings, and multidisciplinary art exploring a queer eco-mythology. It proposes a future where humans are deeply entangled with matter, existing in multiple potential states beyond fixed categories. Discover thought-provoking creations by diverse artists.

Imagining Queer Utopia
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Review past exhibitions from QueerMuseumVienna to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Vienna.
Abstract watercolor artwork in purple and magenta hues depicting silhouettes of people, framed art, and discarded objects, representing the 'Ugly Things_Unlearning Beauty' exhibition at Queer Museum Vienna.
Sep 26, 2025 – Jan 18, 2025

Ugly Things_Unlearning Beauty: Deconstructing Aesthetics at Queer Museum Vienna

An exhibition challenging cultural value and perceived beauty norms.

This thought-provoking exhibition explores the fine line between popular taste and cultural devaluation. It draws parallels between 'queer' and 'ugly thing' labels, critically interrogating their historical and societal implications within institutional displays. Discover diverse artworks that dismantle conventional ideas about worth and identity.

Ugly Things Exhibition
Large purple abstract watercolor artwork depicting fragmented human figures in a museum gallery, with visitors observing the piece under skylight illumination.
Mar 28, 2025 – Jun 19, 2025

Gaps, Leaps, Fractures: A Contemporary Art Exhibition on Queer Temporalities

Explore non-linear time and identity through diverse artistic perspectives.

This exhibition delves into the fluid and fragmented experience of time within queer contexts. Featuring seven artists, it questions normative temporal structures using video, VR, photography, and other media. Discover compelling narratives of queer history and community.

Queer Temporalities Exhibition
A purple watercolor artwork for the exhibition 'Is Queer Political?', featuring silhouettes of people, statues, and a raised fist, symbolizing queer identity and political discourse.
Feb 23, 2024 – Jun 23, 2024

IS QUEER POLITICAL? A Contemporary Exhibition at QUEER MUSEUM VIENNA

Explore queer cultural production, political art, and social critique.

This exhibition delves into queer cultural production's engagement with political structures and societal norms. Discover artistic works that analyze hegemonic hierarchies and envision new utopias. It explores politics from global governance to micro-political patterns.

IS QUEER POLITICAL?
A watercolor artwork in shades of purple depicting abstract human figures in motion, symbolizing diaspora and queer identity.
Nov 10, 2023 – Feb 2, 2024

Arcadia – Queer Art of Diasporic Subjects: Exhibition on Identity

Explore themes of utopia and belonging through contemporary diasporic and queer art.

This exhibition showcases artworks that question nation-states, borders, and dominant societal structures through the lens of Yugoslav and queer diasporas. It invites reflection on shared experiences and the imagining of diverse futures.

Arcadia Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a Slavic water nymph emerging from a polluted stream, surrounded by toys made of natural materials and discarded technology, symbolizing eco-sexuality and environmental concerns.
Mar 23, 2023 – May 14, 2023

Spring rituals by WetMeWild: Eco-Sexuality Exhibition by Justyna Górowska in Vienna

Discover queer resistance, sustainability, and Slavic mythology through performance art.

Immerse yourself in WetMeWild's world, where artist Justyna Górowska merges fantasy and reality. The exhibition at Volkskundemuseum Wien spotlights critical environmental themes and ancient Slavic traditions.

Spring Rituals Exhibition
Abstract watercolor artwork in purple and violet tones depicting figures under pressure, conveying themes of resilience and political repression in a subtle institutional setting.
May 18, 2022 – Jun 15, 2022

How Does the Body Take Shape Under Pressure? Contemporary Art Exhibition in Vienna

Examines pressures on bodies, bridging Vienna's Queer Museum and Istanbul.

Explore an international contemporary art exhibition at the Queer Museum Vienna, delving into how political, social, and intimate pressures impact bodies. Artists present allegorical positions on queer and feminist existences, connecting Vienna and Istanbul.

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