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Hietzing 1945–1955: An Outdoor Exhibition Exploring Vienna's Post-War District History

Trace Vienna's Hietzing district transition from dictatorship to sovereignty through historical images at original locations.

The Hietzing 1945–1955 Outdoor-Ausstellung invites you to discover the pivotal decade following World War II in Vienna. Explore 28 compelling display panels situated at original historical sites throughout the Hietzing district. These installations vividly document local events and societal changes through photographs, texts, and authentic eyewitness testimonies, offering a deep insight into a transformative era for Vienna.

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Exhibition summary

This outdoor exhibition in Vienna's Hietzing district explores the period from 1945 to 1955, a time of transition from dictatorship to sovereignty. The exhibition features 28 display panels placed at original locations, documenting events with historical images, texts, and eyewitness accounts.

Curatorial context

The 'Hietzing 1945 – 1955 Outdoor-Ausstellung' by the Bezirksmuseum Hietzing invites visitors to explore the dynamic history of the district during a crucial decade. The exhibition, spread across 28 display panels situated at original historical sites, covers the period from the end of World War II through the establishment of Austrian sovereignty. It offers a deep dive into the local events, societal changes, and the transition from dictatorship to a new era. Through a compelling presentation of historical photographs, informative texts, and authentic quotes from contemporary witnesses, the exhibition brings the past to life. Visitors can wander through the streets of Hietzing and learn about the events that shaped the area between 1945 and 1955. Site plans for the exhibition are available at the Bezirksvorstehung and participating branches of Bäckerei Schwarz, guiding visitors to the various display locations.

Admission and ticket notes

Site plans for the outdoor exhibition are available at the Bezirksvorstehung and in select branches of Bäckerei Schwarz.

Hietzing 1945 – 1955 Outdoor-Ausstellung key exhibition facts

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Venue
Phonomuseum Vienna
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 1, 2025 – Oct 31, 2025
Artist line / attribution
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