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Exhibitions at Wien Museum, Vienna

Discover temporary displays reflecting Vienna's rich past and contemporary urban stories.

The Wien Museum regularly features a diverse program of temporary exhibitions that complement its permanent collection. These displays delve deeper into specific aspects of Vienna's extensive history, art, and ongoing urban evolution. From early settlements to modern life, exhibitions offer fresh perspectives. Always check the official Wien Museum website for the latest exhibition schedule and details before your visit.

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Explore featured exhibitions at Wien Museum, including priority recommendations and high-interest shows to add to your visit plan in Vienna.
Visit the Virgilkapelle Gothic Chapel Exhibition at Wien Museum
Permanent exhibition

Visit the Virgilkapelle Gothic Chapel Exhibition at Wien Museum

A preserved 13th-century underground sanctuary in Vienna.

Step beneath Stephansplatz to explore a medieval Gothic chapel. View archaeological objects and multimedia installations mapping the daily life and history of medieval Vienna.

Virgilkapelle Exhibition
The Otto Wagner Hofpavillon Hietzing Exhibition by Wien Museum
Permanent exhibition

The Otto Wagner Hofpavillon Hietzing Exhibition by Wien Museum

Discover stunning Art Nouveau interiors near Schönbrunn Palace.

Explore a unique imperial station designed by architect Otto Wagner. View the exquisitely preserved mahogany paneling, detailed embroidery, and a large-scale painting by Carl Moll that highlights the intersection of modern utility and imperial elegance.

Hofpavillon Exhibition
A purple watercolor illustration of the Wien. Meine Geschichte exhibition at the Wien Museum, featuring historical artifacts like a grand carriage, sculptures, and city landmarks, representing Vienna's history.
Permanent exhibition

Wien. Meine Geschichte: The Permanent Exhibition of Vienna's History at Wien Museum

Explore two millennia of urban life and cultural heritage for free.

Journey through Vienna's past, from its earliest settlements to modern day. This extensive exhibition showcases 1,700 historical objects across three floors, focusing on the lives of its diverse inhabitants. Engage with interactive elements and learn about social change, with free admission.

Wien. Meine Geschichte
Poster for the Vienna Hay exhibition at the Vienna Museum, showcasing Armenian life in Vienna with watercolor illustrations of people, traditional symbols, and Viennese landmarks.
From Dec 11, 2025

Vienna Hay: An Exhibition Exploring Armenian Life and Cultural Identity in Vienna

Showcasing personal stories and photographs from Vienna's Armenian community.

Delve into 'Vienna Hay: Armenian Life in Vienna,' an exhibition presenting centuries of Armenian history and culture. It features compelling photographs and interviews, offering unique insights into this vibrant diaspora community. Admission is free.

Vienna Hay Exhibition
Poster for the exhibition "Wirklichkeit als Haltung: Wiener Realismus nach 1950" at the Wien Museum, featuring a watercolor illustration of a figure in muted earth tones with a purple background and a blue accent.
From Mar 20, 2025

Vienna Exhibition: 'Wirklichkeit als Haltung: Wiener Realismus nach 1950' and Post-War Art

Discover a pivotal post-war art counter-movement from Vienna.

This exhibition delves into the 'Wiener Realisten' movement, examining their critical approach to political and social realities. Explore their pursuit of a new humanistic worldview within Vienna's evolving art scene.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of a pig's head in purple hues, framed against a tiled wall background, with the word 'meat' in cursive script below and 'WIEN MUSEUM' text on the right, promoting an exhibition at the Wien Museum.
From Oct 2, 2025

Explore the "Fleisch" Exhibition at Wien Museum: A Deep Dive into Meat's History

Uncovering cultural significance and societal impact through a historical lens.

The "Fleisch" exhibition at Wien Museum explores meat's journey from a historical food source to a complex cultural artifact. Discover how it shaped identity and status, touching upon vanished professions and modern societal challenges.

Fleisch Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of Allied soldiers from different nations standing together in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral, symbolizing the post-war occupation and cultural influence in Vienna.
From Apr 10, 2025

Kontrollierte Freiheit: Allied Powers & Austrian Identity in Post-War Vienna

Understand Vienna's cultural revival under Allied presence after 1945.

Discover the 'Kontrollierte Freiheit' exhibition, tracing the formative influence of Allied cultural contributions on Vienna following its liberation. Learn how these diverse offerings were instrumental in rebuilding and establishing a democratic Austrian identity after 1945.

Kontrollierte Freiheit
Artistic watercolor poster for the 'Zwidemu. Zwischen Party und Protest' exhibition at the Wien Museum Musa Startgalerie, featuring purple silhouettes of people in a park setting with neoclassical architecture in the background.
From Mar 27, 2025

Zwidemu: Between Party & Protest – A Vienna Youth Culture Exhibition

Discover contemporary art exploring urban social dynamics in Vienna.

Examine 'Zwidemu,' a vibrant Viennese public space known for youth culture, parties, and protests. This exhibition features emerging artists' works, providing a historical look at its role in urban life and political expression.

Zwidemu Exhibition
Current and ongoing exhibitions
What you can see right now at Wien Museum
Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Wien Museum, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Vienna.
Visit the Virgilkapelle Gothic Chapel Exhibition at Wien Museum
Permanent exhibition

Visit the Virgilkapelle Gothic Chapel Exhibition at Wien Museum

A preserved 13th-century underground sanctuary in Vienna.

Step beneath Stephansplatz to explore a medieval Gothic chapel. View archaeological objects and multimedia installations mapping the daily life and history of medieval Vienna.

Virgilkapelle Exhibition
The Otto Wagner Hofpavillon Hietzing Exhibition by Wien Museum
Permanent exhibition

The Otto Wagner Hofpavillon Hietzing Exhibition by Wien Museum

Discover stunning Art Nouveau interiors near Schönbrunn Palace.

Explore a unique imperial station designed by architect Otto Wagner. View the exquisitely preserved mahogany paneling, detailed embroidery, and a large-scale painting by Carl Moll that highlights the intersection of modern utility and imperial elegance.

Hofpavillon Exhibition
A purple watercolor illustration of the Wien. Meine Geschichte exhibition at the Wien Museum, featuring historical artifacts like a grand carriage, sculptures, and city landmarks, representing Vienna's history.
Permanent exhibition

Wien. Meine Geschichte: The Permanent Exhibition of Vienna's History at Wien Museum

Explore two millennia of urban life and cultural heritage for free.

Journey through Vienna's past, from its earliest settlements to modern day. This extensive exhibition showcases 1,700 historical objects across three floors, focusing on the lives of its diverse inhabitants. Engage with interactive elements and learn about social change, with free admission.

Wien. Meine Geschichte
Poster for the Vienna Hay exhibition at the Vienna Museum, showcasing Armenian life in Vienna with watercolor illustrations of people, traditional symbols, and Viennese landmarks.
From Dec 11, 2025

Vienna Hay: An Exhibition Exploring Armenian Life and Cultural Identity in Vienna

Showcasing personal stories and photographs from Vienna's Armenian community.

Delve into 'Vienna Hay: Armenian Life in Vienna,' an exhibition presenting centuries of Armenian history and culture. It features compelling photographs and interviews, offering unique insights into this vibrant diaspora community. Admission is free.

Vienna Hay Exhibition
Poster for the exhibition "Wirklichkeit als Haltung: Wiener Realismus nach 1950" at the Wien Museum, featuring a watercolor illustration of a figure in muted earth tones with a purple background and a blue accent.
From Mar 20, 2025

Vienna Exhibition: 'Wirklichkeit als Haltung: Wiener Realismus nach 1950' and Post-War Art

Discover a pivotal post-war art counter-movement from Vienna.

This exhibition delves into the 'Wiener Realisten' movement, examining their critical approach to political and social realities. Explore their pursuit of a new humanistic worldview within Vienna's evolving art scene.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of a pig's head in purple hues, framed against a tiled wall background, with the word 'meat' in cursive script below and 'WIEN MUSEUM' text on the right, promoting an exhibition at the Wien Museum.
From Oct 2, 2025

Explore the "Fleisch" Exhibition at Wien Museum: A Deep Dive into Meat's History

Uncovering cultural significance and societal impact through a historical lens.

The "Fleisch" exhibition at Wien Museum explores meat's journey from a historical food source to a complex cultural artifact. Discover how it shaped identity and status, touching upon vanished professions and modern societal challenges.

Fleisch Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of Allied soldiers from different nations standing together in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral, symbolizing the post-war occupation and cultural influence in Vienna.
From Apr 10, 2025

Kontrollierte Freiheit: Allied Powers & Austrian Identity in Post-War Vienna

Understand Vienna's cultural revival under Allied presence after 1945.

Discover the 'Kontrollierte Freiheit' exhibition, tracing the formative influence of Allied cultural contributions on Vienna following its liberation. Learn how these diverse offerings were instrumental in rebuilding and establishing a democratic Austrian identity after 1945.

Kontrollierte Freiheit
Artistic watercolor poster for the 'Zwidemu. Zwischen Party und Protest' exhibition at the Wien Museum Musa Startgalerie, featuring purple silhouettes of people in a park setting with neoclassical architecture in the background.
From Mar 27, 2025

Zwidemu: Between Party & Protest – A Vienna Youth Culture Exhibition

Discover contemporary art exploring urban social dynamics in Vienna.

Examine 'Zwidemu,' a vibrant Viennese public space known for youth culture, parties, and protests. This exhibition features emerging artists' works, providing a historical look at its role in urban life and political expression.

Zwidemu Exhibition
Past exhibitions archive
Recently completed shows at Wien Museum
Review past exhibitions from Wien Museum to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Vienna.
Watercolor illustration of a vibrant concert scene at Arena Wien, showing a crowd under purple and pink stage lights with graffiti art on the walls, reflecting its alternative culture.
Jun 18, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026

Explore 'Arena Wien. Jedenfalls ist es Liebe!' Exhibition at Wien Museum, a cultural history.

Tracing the legacy of a vital concert venue and alternative cultural center.

This exhibition delves into Arena Wien's journey from its 1976 occupation to its status as a significant cultural hub. It explores its role as a concert venue and its ongoing influence on Vienna's alternative culture and community. Entry is free for all visitors.

Arena Wien Exhibition
A mixed-media artwork featuring a purple-toned figure with yarn hair, surrounded by flags of Austria, Colombia, and Mexico, floral patterns, and a depiction of Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral, representing cultural exchange in the Viena Latina exhibition.
Mar 5, 2026 – May 31, 2026

Viena Latina: A Wien Museum Exhibition on Life Between Worlds

Showcasing personal stories of identity and belonging since 1945.

Discover personal stories and cultural contributions of Latin American and Caribbean communities in Vienna. The exhibition highlights their experiences of belonging, cultural roots, and new beginnings.

Viena Latina Exhibition
Promotional poster for the Vienna Museum exhibition 'ISOTYPE – die Bildsprache aus Wien', featuring purple watercolor silhouettes of people and Isotype pictograms, with exhibition dates 6.11.2025–5.4.2026.
Nov 6, 2025 – Apr 5, 2026

Discover the ISOTYPE Visual Language Exhibition from Vienna's History

Explore its global impact on knowledge, graphic design, and art.

Delve into the fascinating story of Isotype, Vienna's groundbreaking pictographic visual language. This exhibition traces its revolutionary development by Otto Neurath and its profound influence on social communication and art history worldwide.

ISOTYPE Exhibition
A vibrant purple watercolor illustration for the exhibition 'Mehr als eine Zeitung: 30 Jahre Augustin' at the Vienna Museum, featuring figures selling the Augustin street newspaper and symbolic elements of community and urban life.
Sep 18, 2025 – Nov 23, 2025

Mehr als eine Zeitung: 30 Jahre Augustin – A Vienna Street Newspaper Exhibition

Celebrating three decades of social impact in Vienna's urban culture.

Discover the 30-year history of 'Augustin,' Vienna's first street newspaper, and its profound social contributions. This exhibition highlights the newspaper's evolution, community initiatives, and the stories of its vendors, showcasing its enduring presence.

Augustin Exhibition
Poster for the exhibition "Kumain Kana? Hast Du schon gegessen? Die philippinische Community in Wien" at the Vienna Museum, featuring watercolor illustrations of Viennese architecture, palm trees, and people sharing food, with dates 12.6.-31.8.2025.
Jun 12, 2025 – Aug 31, 2025

Kumain kana? Exploring the Filipino Community in Vienna at Wien Museum Exhibition

A rich history of migration, identity, and cultural resilience.

This exhibition at Wien Museum delves into the journey of the Filipino community in Vienna, from 1973 to today. It highlights their cultural contributions and the profound meaning of the phrase 'Kumain kana?' as an expression of care. Learn about their diaspora experience and identity formation.

Exhibition Details
A vibrant watercolor illustration of a rooftop street art installation on the Wien Museum's entrance pavilion, featuring portraits of historical figures, raised fists, peace symbols, and chains, set against an urban cityscape.
Jun 1, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026

DachArt #2 Käthe Löffelmann: A Street Art Installation at Wien Museum

Multidisciplinary art explores societal change and resistance on the museum's rooftop.

Witness Käthe Löffelmann's DachArt #2 as it transforms the Wien Museum entrance pavilion into a unique stage. The installation’s diverse scenes and portraits offer powerful commentary on societal upheaval and resistance, engaging visitors with its compelling visual narratives.

DachArt #2 Exhibition
Promotional poster for the exhibition 'Eisenbeton. Anatomie einer Metropole' at the Wien Museum, featuring purple watercolor illustrations of Viennese architecture, concrete structures, and archival photos, with dates 22.5–28.9.2025.
May 22, 2025 – Sep 28, 2025

Eisenbeton. Anatomie einer Metropole: Vienna's Urban History Exhibition

Revealing the unseen structures that shaped modern Vienna around 1900.

Journey through Vienna's early 20th-century transformation, focusing on reinforced concrete as a key driver of urban development. This exhibition showcases the material's influence on the city's infrastructure and iconic buildings, from its hidden layers to its grand facades.

Exhibition Details
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