The Rauchfangkehrer Museum invites you to its special summer program, offering insightful guided tours of its permanent exhibition. Delve into the fascinating history and traditions of the chimney sweep profession, exploring its origins and cultural symbolism. Specialized tours also highlight unique aspects, such as the role of women in the historically male-dominated trade.
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The Rauchfangkehrer Museum (Chimney Sweep Museum) offers a summer program in 2024 with guided tours of its permanent exhibition, exploring the history and traditions of the chimney sweep profession, including its historical roots and symbolism. Special tours delve into specific themes like the former Florianikirche and women in the profession.
During the summer break of 2024, the Rauchfangkehrer Museum is opening its doors by appointment to offer a special program of guided tours. Visitors can explore the permanent exhibition, which provides a comprehensive look at the traditional chimney sweep profession, tracing its history from the late Middle Ages to its modern-day practices. The tours also delve into the symbolism associated with chimney sweeps, such as the concept of good luck. In addition to the general tours, specialized guided experiences are available. One such tour, titled 'Adieu, du schlichte Schöne,' revisits the former Florianikirche on Wiedner Hauptstrasse. Another specialized tour, 'Keine Angst vor der Frau in Schwarz,' is part of a project initiated in 2024 focusing on the role of women within the historically male-dominated chimney sweep profession. These programs aim to provide deeper insights into specific aspects of the trade and its cultural context.
Entry and guided tours are free of charge, but require a minimum of 5 participants. Appointments must be made in advance by contacting Frau Anna-Theres Stern at Tel. 01/734 35 40 or [email protected].
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