Jamboree - Lebenstraum(a): Exploring World Scout Jamborees at Scout Museum Vienna

This exhibition explores the fascination of the Scout World Scout Jamborees through stories, personal accounts, and objects. It presents key moments from over 100 years of Jamboree history, highlighting unique events and the evolution of these global youth gatherings.

The exhibition 'Jamboree - Lebenstraum(a)' delves into the enduring appeal of the World Scout Jamborees, presenting the phenomenon through a collection of small stories, personal experiences, and significant objects. Visitors can discover the allure of these international gatherings that have brought young Scouts together for over a century. The exhibition is structured into 'experience islands' that showcase specific events and anecdotes from various Jamborees. These include moments such as Austria's success at the 1924 World Scout Championship, the large-scale origami crane folding at the 1995 Netherlands Jamboree commemorating 50 years after Hiroshima, and the unique historical representation by Austrians and Hungarian refugees at the 1957 England Jamboree. It also touches upon the very first Jamboree in London in 1920 and the inclusion of girls in World Scout Meetings starting in 1983 in Canada, alongside peculiar events like the 1937 Netherlands Jamboree involving cows. These narratives aim to convey the essence and evolution of the Jamboree experience.

The exhibition opened on February 23, 2023, and is expected to be on display throughout 2023. Visitor information regarding admission details should be sought directly from the museum, as specific ticketing policies are not detailed on this page.