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Guided Tour: Discover Vienna's Historic Air-Raid Bunker in Schönbornpark and its WWII Legacy

Gain insights into the bunker's construction, wartime role, and contemporary art installations during this exploration.

Journey through Vienna's Schönbornpark and explore a remarkably preserved World War II air-raid bunker on this guided experience. Uncover its fascinating history, from initial construction to its use as a storage facility for the Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art. The tour also highlights contemporary art projects and the 'massiv unsichtbar' remembrance initiative within its 44 compartments, offering a unique perspective on the past.

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Exhibition summary

Explore one of the best-preserved WWII air-raid shelters in Vienna's Schönbornpark on this guided tour. Learn about its construction, historical use, and current installations, including art projects. The bunker is undergoing renovation for public use starting in 2026.

Curatorial context

This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the air-raid bunker located in Vienna's Schönbornpark, recognized as one of the most well-preserved structures from World War II. For decades, the bunker served as storage for the Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art. Since its emptying in 2024, it has been made accessible to the public for events like theater, performances, and guided tours. Participants will gain insights into the bunker's construction, its historical role, and the contemporary installations present in its 44 compartments. The tour also highlights the 'massiv unsichtbar' remembrance project, which incorporates visual and acoustic elements within the bunker and provides further online engagement with the building and its history. Future plans include the bunker's renovation for permanent public access in 2026 as part of the 'Turning Points - Museums for a Democratic Future' project.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission costs €10 (standard) or €5 (reduced for members of the Verein für Volkskunde), payable in cash only. Admission is free for Kulturpass holders. Registration is required, and the application deadline has passed for the listed date. Future tour dates for February and March will be announced in January.

Guided Tour: Air-Raid Bunker in Schönbornpark key exhibition facts

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Venue
Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 13, 2025 – Apr 13, 2025
Artist line / attribution
The tour features current installations and the 'massiv unsichtbar' remembrance project.
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