The MUSMIG-Raum at the Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art is a unique 'thinking space' exploring the development of a Museum of Migration in Austria. This initiative fosters discussions on collective, anti-racist collecting and innovative exhibition practices. Visitors can engage with a collaborative effort from historians, scientists, and artists shaping future cultural institutions.
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MUSMIG-Raum, located at the Austrian Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art on the Otto Wagner Areal, is a developing 'thinking space' by the Museum of Migration. It aims to design and curate a space that explores the processes of creating a Museum of Migration in Austria, fostering discussions on collective, anti-racist collecting and exhibition practices.
The 'MUSMIG-Raum' is a significant initiative by the Museum of Migration (MUSMIG) in Austria, located within the Volkskundemuseum Wien at the Otto Wagner Areal. Running from March 30, 2025, to June 25, 2026, this 'thinking space' is not a static exhibition but a curated environment designed to embody and develop the ongoing advocacy for a Museum of Migration in Austria. It represents a collaborative effort by a collective of historians, social and cultural scientists, artists, and activists. The space is intended to host an open-ended, anti-racist approach to collecting and exhibition processes, encouraging visitor engagement and thought about the future of such a museum. The initiative includes events like workshops, such as 'Kollektiv Manifeste schreiben mit MUSMIG', and is presented within the broader context of the museum's programming, including the 'Through the Dark' series.
Opening hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM. Specific details for events like workshops are available via provided links, which often include registration information. General museum admission applies, with further details accessible via the museum's website.
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