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NS-Aktivistin im Verborgenen: Paula Lang's Hidden Activism Exhibition at the House of Austrian History

Examine the political activities of Paula Lang and the contradictory gender roles within the Nazi regime.

The House of Austrian History presents 'NS-Aktivistin im Verborgenen,' challenging conventional views of National Socialism. This exhibition explores Paula Lang's active political engagement from 1933 to 1938. It sheds light on hidden women's history and contradictory gender roles, with the full estate available digitally through the hdgö's Online Collection.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, opening on April 28, 2026, focuses on the estate of Paula Lang, a woman from Tyrol. It examines her political activities in support of National Socialism between 1933 and 1938, highlighting the often-overlooked roles of women in the Nazi regime and the contradictory gender roles within it.

Curatorial context

Challenging the prevalent male-centric image of National Socialism, the House of Austrian History (hdgö) presents 'NS-Aktivistin im Verborgenen. Fokus auf einen Nachlass' (NS Activist in Hiding. Focus on an Estate). Opening on April 28, 2026, this exhibition delves into the life and political engagement of Paula Lang (1906–1991) from Tyrol. The presentation in the foyer showcase uses documents and objects from her estate, a recent donation to the museum, to illustrate her active role in promoting National Socialism between 1933 and 1938, prior to the Nazi takeover in Austria. The exhibition aims to shed light on the often-hidden contributions of women to the NS system and to critically examine the contradictory gender roles that characterized the Nazi rule. Visitors can explore the entire estate digitally through the hdgö's Online Collection.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission details are not explicitly provided for this exhibition on the page. Visitors are directed to general museum entry or ticket selection options, but specific exhibition ticketing is not detailed. The online collection provides a digital exploration of the estate for those unable to attend in person.

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House of Austrian History
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Exhibition schedule
From Apr 28, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Curator: Mara Metzmacher. Scientific Consultancy: Heidrun Zettelbauer. The exhibition also acknowledges the significant contributions of the exhibition team, including Director Monika Sommer and Head of Public History Stefan Benedik, as well as the generous donation from the estate's owner.
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