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Weltmuseum Wien - General Information It's all about people

The Weltmuseum Wien presents itself as a venue for connecting cultures and people in unique fashion. As such, the museum is dedicated to the cultural diversity of humankind and strives to document the diverse historical ties between Austria and the world in its collections from all around the globe.

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Permanent collection

Ethnographical Museums today

A short history of the Weltmuseum Wien

Architectural and Design concept

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The image shows the ornate facade of a historic building, known as the Weltmuseum Wien, in Vienna. The architecture features intricate decorations, large arched windows, and a grand entrance. The sky is clear, highlighting the details of the structure against a serene backdrop.

Aussenansicht Weltmuseum Wien
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A well-lit museum exhibit featuring a glass display case with three masks and two large curved artifacts. Surrounding walls have historical photographs and information panels. A digital touchscreen display is positioned in front of the case, showcasing interactive content. The floor is wooden, enhancing the elegant atmosphere.

Einblick Saal: Benin und Äthiopien: Kunst, Macht, Widerstand 
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A spacious museum exhibit featuring glass display cases arranged in a geometric pattern. Each case contains various artifacts and artworks, with illuminated backgrounds highlighting intricate designs and details. The wooden floor enhances the sophisticated atmosphere, contributing to the educational experience for visitors.

Einblick Saal "Der Orient vor der Haustür"
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A museum display showcases a large arrangement of human skulls, ceremonial figures, and wooden artifacts. In the background, a black-and-white photograph depicts a group of people in a natural setting. The glass enclosure highlights this collection, emphasizing its historical significance.

Einblick Saal "Sammlerwahn. Ich leide an Museomanie!" 
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An interior view of a museum showcasing various displays. There are glass cases filled with intricate artifacts, textiles, and sculptures. The wooden floor features a herringbone pattern, and the space is well-lit, highlighting the exhibits.

Einblick Saal "Sammlerwahn. Ich leide an Museomanie!" 
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A museum interior featuring various exhibits, including displayed artifacts in glass cases. In the center, a large black panel showcases a landscape image with palm trees and a boat. Above, traditional boats hang from the ceiling, while the floor is wooden.

Einblick Saal "Südsee: Begegnungen mit dem verlorenen Paradies" 
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A spacious, elegant interior of a historic building features intricate marble columns and a patterned floor design. Natural light illuminates the area, highlighting the ornate architecture and the arched openings leading to other rooms.

Säulenhalle
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A spacious museum gallery featuring several glass display cases containing various artifacts. The room has wooden flooring and ornate ceilings, with large canoe-like structures suspended overhead. The walls exhibit panels with information about the artifacts, enhancing the educational atmosphere of the space.

Einblick Saal "Südsee: Begegnungen mit dem verlorenen Paradies"
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A spacious museum interior featuring glass display cases filled with artifacts. Exhibit panels and tables with information sit in the foreground, while additional displays and artwork are visible in the background. The flooring is wooden, and the lighting highlights the exhibits.

Einblick Saal "Südsee: Begegnungen mit dem verlorenen Paradies" 
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A museum interior featuring several display cases showcasing historical artifacts. Two large screens on the walls display photographs of individuals, and various items are illuminated under glass, highlighting their significance in the exhibition.

Einblick Saal "Kulturkampf in Wien"
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A colorful, intricate sculpture resembling a tower with floral and decorative elements sits in a glass display case. In the foreground, a dark, textured panel showcases vibrant threads in various colors, creating an abstract design. The overall setting suggests an art exhibit.

Altmexikanischer Federkopfschmuck "Penacho" im Saal Geschichten aus Mesoamerika"
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A museum exhibit featuring a detailed scale model of a traditional building in the foreground, surrounded by glass display cases. The backdrop includes a large portrait of a historical figure, with various artifacts arranged on the walls. The setting showcases cultural heritage and art.

Einblick Saal "1873 – Japan kommt nach Europa" 
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A museum interior featuring two display cases. The left case contains various artifacts, while the right case showcases large, curved tusks and additional objects. A digital information stand is positioned in the center of the room. The space is well-lit with wooden flooring.

Einblick Saal: Benin und Äthiopien: Kunst, Macht, Widerstand 
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A modern exhibition space featuring a long interactive table with a touchscreen display. Surrounding walls showcase maps and informational panels. There are several small stools arranged around the table, and the atmosphere is bright and contemporary, highlighting educational content.

Einblick Saal "Im Schatten des Kolonialismus"
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The image shows the entrance of the Welt Museum Wien in Vienna. The building features ornate architecture with three large arched green doors. Above the entrance, the museum's name is displayed in white letters. A rectangular black structure stands beside the entrance, and the ground is covered with a reddish-orange pathway.

Außenansicht Weltmuseum Wien
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An art exhibition room featuring white display cases with various artifacts and items. A projection screen shows a scene with people engaging in activities. The space has wooden flooring and artwork on the walls, creating a bright and modern atmosphere.

Einblick Saal "Ein Dorf in den Bergen"
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A grand interior view of a historical building featuring ornate marble columns and intricate architectural details. Natural light floods in through a large skylight, illuminating the spacious area adorned with a circular floor pattern and several doorways leading outside.

Säulenhalle
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Interior view of a museum gallery featuring glass display cases filled with various cultural artifacts. The room is well-lit, with wooden flooring and large display cases showcasing items like masks, sculptures, and traditional tools. Two wooden canoes are suspended from the ceiling.

Einblick Saal "Südsee: Begegnungen mit dem verlorenen Paradies" 
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A view of an exhibition space featuring display cases with textiles and artifacts. The walls showcase colorful fabrics and patterned items. In the foreground, there are modern display tables and a darkened section with a large artifact, highlighting the artistic heritage on display.

Einblick Saal "Geschichten aus Mesoamerika"
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A museum exhibit featuring glass display cases containing various artifacts, including traditional masks, tools, and decorative items. A large canoe is suspended from the ceiling, and a sleek black bench is positioned in the foreground on a wooden floor. The space is well-lit and showcases cultural objects.

Einblick Saal "Südsee: Begegnungen mit dem verlorenen Paradies"
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A museum display featuring a variety of hats on stands, including traditional Native American headdresses. Behind the hats, colorful flags hang, and artifacts are visible in glass cases, showcasing cultural heritage and history. The setting provides an educational experience about indigenous cultures.

Einblick Saal "In eine Neue Welt"
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Press contact

Mag. Dr. Wolfgang Lamprecht (ext. Leitung)
+43 1 525 24 4021

Mag. Sarah Aistleitner
+43 1 525 24 4025

Tanja Stigler

+43 1 525 24 4019

presse@khm.at