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Voices of Nature: An Interactive Animal Biodiversity Exhibition at Natural History Museum Vienna

Explore diverse animal sounds and global connections inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest through engaging audio guides.

The Natural History Museum Vienna invites visitors to experience 'Voices of Nature,' a unique exhibition that draws fascinating parallels between the Eurovision Song Contest and animal biodiversity. Discover 35 animal representatives from various countries, each with multilingual audio guides and interactive elements. This exhibition fosters an appreciation for the vast array of sounds and expressions found in the natural world.

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Exhibition summary

Voices of Nature: Song Contest of the Animals is an audio-guided exhibition that connects the Eurovision Song Contest with animal biodiversity. 35 animals, each representing a participating country, are featured with audio guides in multiple languages, complemented by interactive elements and social media engagement.

Curatorial context

The Natural History Museum Vienna presents 'Voices of Nature: Song Contest of the Animals,' an exhibition that creatively draws parallels between the Eurovision Song Contest and the rich diversity of the natural world. For this exhibition, 35 animals, each symbolizing a country participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, are showcased. Visitors can embark on an audio-guided tour through the exhibition halls, listening to the unique voices of these animals accompanied by information in German, English, and the respective national languages. Each animal's presentation is further enhanced by a QR code allowing visitors to experience their sounds on their own smartphones. The exhibition encourages engagement through voting for a favourite animal and sharing moments on Instagram using the hashtag #nhmvoices. Director General Dr. Katrin Vohland highlights the exhibition's theme of diversity, emphasizing that just as Eurovision celebrates human diversity, nature too is characterized by a vast array of animal voices and expressions, aligning with the museum's mission to promote knowledge and preservation of this natural diversity.

Admission and ticket notes

Information about ticketing can be found in the Ticket Shop. Entry to the exhibition is likely covered by general museum admission.

Voices of Nature key exhibition facts

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Venue
Natural History Museum Vienna
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Until Sep 8, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Information not currently available
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