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Exhibitions at the Simon Wiesenthal Museum Vienna

Explore thematic displays on memory work and Holocaust studies in Vienna.

The Simon Wiesenthal Museum in Vienna hosts exhibitions centered on memory work and Holocaust studies. These displays are key to its research mission, offering visitors deep insights into historical narratives. Always check the museum's official website for the most current information on exhibitions.

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Exhibition: What Remains, Uncovering the Jewish History of Rechnitz through Research

Exhibition: What Remains, Uncovering the Jewish History of Rechnitz through Research

Investigate the Rechnitz Jewish community's profound history during the Holocaust.

This exhibition traces the Jewish community of Rechnitz, from vibrant daily life to violent dissolution during the Holocaust. Featuring extensive archival research by Michaela Taschek and documentary film excerpts, it reconstructs compelling family histories. Discover the significant cultural and historical impact.

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Susanne Heim: The World's Isolation. Jewish Refugees and Closed Borders, 1933-1945

Susanne Heim: The World's Isolation. Jewish Refugees and Closed Borders, 1933-1945

A critical examination of refugee policies during the Holocaust era.

Explore Susanne Heim's detailed study on international barriers faced by Jewish refugees from 1933 to 1945. The book presentation highlights how nations' isolation policies led to devastating consequences during a global crisis. Gain insight into this crucial period of history.

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A watercolor illustration depicting a symposium with speakers at a podium and attendees, interwoven with city streets, books, and architectural elements, commemorating the 100th birthday of Holocaust researcher Raul Hilberg.
From Jun 2, 2026

Vienna Commemorates Raul Hilberg: 100th Birthday City Walk and Symposium

Explore the legacy of a pioneering Holocaust scholar in his birthplace.

Delve into the life and work of Raul Hilberg, a pivotal Holocaust researcher, through a special city walk and academic symposium. This event offers insights into his Vienna roots and significant contributions to historical understanding.

Raul Hilberg Commemoration
A watercolor illustration of a dimly lit library with a beam of light illuminating an open book on a table, symbolizing the uncovering of historical truths about rescue during the Holocaust.
From Mar 25, 2026

Sofie Lene Bak: Blindness and Light – Antisemitism and Danish Holocaust Memory

A critical lecture examining Danish national narratives of Holocaust rescue.

Sofie Lene Bak's lecture challenges Denmark's narrative of Holocaust rescue, exploring how this memory shapes the nation's capacity to address contemporary antisemitism. Understand the complex interplay of history, myth, and silence.

Exhibition Lecture
A watercolor illustration of a lecture hall with a podium under a spotlight, rendered in purple and gray tones, evoking a somber academic atmosphere.
From Jan 29, 2026

Andrea Löw Exhibition: Jewish Deportees' Post-Liberation Struggles in 1945 Lecture

Exploring survivors' experiences through compelling personal testimonies and historical research.

Andrea Löw discusses the challenging post-liberation period for Jewish deportees in 1945. This lecture, based on personal testimonies, reveals their weakened state, profound loss, and struggle to establish new lives. Understand the historical context of their difficult journey.

Exhibition Lecture
Watercolor illustration of a concert hall interior with musicians performing, symbolizing the revival of banned music from the Nazi era at the FREMDE ERDE festival in Vienna.
From Apr 12, 2026

Fremde Erde Festival Vienna: Music Banned During the Nazi Regime Revived

Hear works by over 20 persecuted artists performed by 100+ musicians.

This festival illuminates the lives and works of composers suppressed by Nazi tyranny. Experience a poignant collection of forgotten music brought back to life in Vienna. A collaborative event dedicated to cultural memory.

Fremde Erde Festival
A watercolor illustration of a book presentation in a library, featuring a speaker at a podium presenting the book 'I haven't even told my mother: Children as Victims of Sexual Violence During WWII' to an audience.
From Mar 24, 2026

Vienna Exhibition: WWII Child Sexual Violence Book Presentation Discussion

Discover critical historical research on sexualised violence against children.

Explore the book 'I haven't even told my mother,' addressing sexual violence against children during the Second World War. Join editors and Éva Kovács for a panel discussion on this historically overlooked subject. Registration is required for attendance.

Book Presentation
Watercolor illustration of a historical portrait of a distinguished older man in formal attire, set against a backdrop of purple and pink watercolor washes, handwritten documents, and architectural silhouettes of Vienna, evoking scholarly remembrance.
From Jun 2, 2026

Raul Hilberg: 100th Birthday Commemoration and Symposium in Vienna

Exploring the lasting impact of a pivotal Holocaust researcher

Mark the centenary of Raul Hilberg, a key figure in Holocaust research. This event features a Vienna city walk retracing his youth and a symposium delving into his scholarly contributions and legacy. Engage with new research and remembrance initiatives.

Raul Hilberg Commemoration
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Exhibition: What Remains, Uncovering the Jewish History of Rechnitz through Research

Exhibition: What Remains, Uncovering the Jewish History of Rechnitz through Research

Investigate the Rechnitz Jewish community's profound history during the Holocaust.

This exhibition traces the Jewish community of Rechnitz, from vibrant daily life to violent dissolution during the Holocaust. Featuring extensive archival research by Michaela Taschek and documentary film excerpts, it reconstructs compelling family histories. Discover the significant cultural and historical impact.

View Exhibition Details
Susanne Heim: The World's Isolation. Jewish Refugees and Closed Borders, 1933-1945

Susanne Heim: The World's Isolation. Jewish Refugees and Closed Borders, 1933-1945

A critical examination of refugee policies during the Holocaust era.

Explore Susanne Heim's detailed study on international barriers faced by Jewish refugees from 1933 to 1945. The book presentation highlights how nations' isolation policies led to devastating consequences during a global crisis. Gain insight into this crucial period of history.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor illustration depicting a symposium with speakers at a podium and attendees, interwoven with city streets, books, and architectural elements, commemorating the 100th birthday of Holocaust researcher Raul Hilberg.
From Jun 2, 2026

Vienna Commemorates Raul Hilberg: 100th Birthday City Walk and Symposium

Explore the legacy of a pioneering Holocaust scholar in his birthplace.

Delve into the life and work of Raul Hilberg, a pivotal Holocaust researcher, through a special city walk and academic symposium. This event offers insights into his Vienna roots and significant contributions to historical understanding.

Raul Hilberg Commemoration
A watercolor illustration of a dimly lit library with a beam of light illuminating an open book on a table, symbolizing the uncovering of historical truths about rescue during the Holocaust.
From Mar 25, 2026

Sofie Lene Bak: Blindness and Light – Antisemitism and Danish Holocaust Memory

A critical lecture examining Danish national narratives of Holocaust rescue.

Sofie Lene Bak's lecture challenges Denmark's narrative of Holocaust rescue, exploring how this memory shapes the nation's capacity to address contemporary antisemitism. Understand the complex interplay of history, myth, and silence.

Exhibition Lecture
A watercolor illustration of a lecture hall with a podium under a spotlight, rendered in purple and gray tones, evoking a somber academic atmosphere.
From Jan 29, 2026

Andrea Löw Exhibition: Jewish Deportees' Post-Liberation Struggles in 1945 Lecture

Exploring survivors' experiences through compelling personal testimonies and historical research.

Andrea Löw discusses the challenging post-liberation period for Jewish deportees in 1945. This lecture, based on personal testimonies, reveals their weakened state, profound loss, and struggle to establish new lives. Understand the historical context of their difficult journey.

Exhibition Lecture
Watercolor illustration of a concert hall interior with musicians performing, symbolizing the revival of banned music from the Nazi era at the FREMDE ERDE festival in Vienna.
From Apr 12, 2026

Fremde Erde Festival Vienna: Music Banned During the Nazi Regime Revived

Hear works by over 20 persecuted artists performed by 100+ musicians.

This festival illuminates the lives and works of composers suppressed by Nazi tyranny. Experience a poignant collection of forgotten music brought back to life in Vienna. A collaborative event dedicated to cultural memory.

Fremde Erde Festival
A watercolor illustration of a book presentation in a library, featuring a speaker at a podium presenting the book 'I haven't even told my mother: Children as Victims of Sexual Violence During WWII' to an audience.
From Mar 24, 2026

Vienna Exhibition: WWII Child Sexual Violence Book Presentation Discussion

Discover critical historical research on sexualised violence against children.

Explore the book 'I haven't even told my mother,' addressing sexual violence against children during the Second World War. Join editors and Éva Kovács for a panel discussion on this historically overlooked subject. Registration is required for attendance.

Book Presentation
Watercolor illustration of a historical portrait of a distinguished older man in formal attire, set against a backdrop of purple and pink watercolor washes, handwritten documents, and architectural silhouettes of Vienna, evoking scholarly remembrance.
From Jun 2, 2026

Raul Hilberg: 100th Birthday Commemoration and Symposium in Vienna

Exploring the lasting impact of a pivotal Holocaust researcher

Mark the centenary of Raul Hilberg, a key figure in Holocaust research. This event features a Vienna city walk retracing his youth and a symposium delving into his scholarly contributions and legacy. Engage with new research and remembrance initiatives.

Raul Hilberg Commemoration
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A watercolor illustration of a book titled 'I haven't even told my mother' displayed on a podium in a dimly lit academic hall, surrounded by silhouetted figures, conveying a somber mood about child victims of wartime sexual violence.
Mar 24, 2026 – Mar 24, 2026

Simon Wiesenthal Museum Exhibition: Children as WWII Sexual Violence Victims

Exploring under-researched aspects of wartime suffering through a collected volume.

This exhibition delves into the profound impact of sexual and sexualised violence on children during and after World War II. It features a collected volume presenting findings from crucial historical research, offering vital insights into this challenging topic.

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