Everyday life – directions for use: Human-Technology Relationships at Technisches Museum Wien

This exhibition explores the complex relationship between people and technology, focusing on how everyday devices shape our lives and self-perception. It examines themes related to the body, home, town, and environment, primarily through objects from the 19th and 20th centuries.

The 'Everyday life – directions for use' exhibition delves into the profound connection between humans and technology. It questions whether we merely use technology or if technology, in turn, dictates our daily lives and influences our self-perception, especially as boundaries between the human body and technology blur. The exhibition centers its references around the body, the home, the town, and the environment, drawing extensively from the 19th and 20th centuries. Through a rich display of historical objects and an engaging, experience-oriented design, it offers compelling perspectives for visitors of all ages and interests. Furthermore, the exhibition has been expanded with a new section focusing on Bacteriology and Virology, introduced in November 2023. This addition explores humanity's responses to the discovery of microorganisms, examining the influence of medical technology developments and the societal reactions that sometimes veer into superstition. This expansion broadens the exhibition's scope to include the microscopic world and its impact on human health and understanding.

General admission information and booking details can be found on the museum's website, with specific event ticket prices listed separately. Visitors are directed to check for available tickets at TMW for specific events like guided tours.