The Weltmuseum Wien showcases valuable treasures from around the world across 14 rooms, highlighting ethnographic objects and historical photographs. It delves into the cultural diversity of humanity and Austria's historical global relations, featuring notable collections like those of seafarer James Cook and a Mexican feather headdress.
The Weltmuseum Wien, located in the Imperial Palace complex, is a significant ethnological museum holding over 250,000 objects, 140,000 photographs, and 146,000 printed works.
The museum's heart lies in its show collection, presented across fourteen rooms with a contemporary concept and modern design. These halls reveal surprising connections between Austria and the world through 3,127 objects, numerous photos, and text panels, covering thematic areas such as 'In the Shadow of Colonialism,' 'Benin and Ethiopia Art, Power, Resistance,' 'Stories from Mesoamerica,' and 'A Village in the Mountains.' In addition to its permanent exhibition, the museum regularly hosts special exhibitions on various topics.