Press conference on the occasion of the special exhibition "Caution: High Voltage. The electric accident – a class of its own"
23. June 2026
This exhibition is dedicated to electropathology:
The range of topics spans from its historical development in Vienna and the effects of electricity on the human body to prevention
and first aid, as well as medical treatment methods, case studies, and electrical accidents in both national and global contexts.
[Translated by eTranslation]
On Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Location: Pathological-anatomical collection in the Narrenturm (Spitalgasse 2, Uni-Campus Hof 6, 1090 Vienna)
Entry: from 10 a.m., start: 10.30 a.m.
Laura Lick MA, Research Associate, Pathological-Anatomical Collection, NHM Vienna
Eduard Winter, Custos, Pathological-Anatomical Collection, NHM Vienna
The special exhibition will be on view until 24 April 2027.
You can find press photos here.
Inquiry note:
Mag. Irina Kubadinow
Head of Press & Public Relations, Press Spokesperson
Tel.: +43 (1) 521 77-410
irina.kubadinow@nhm.at
Mag. Klara Vakaj
Press officer
Tel.: +43 (1) 521 77-626
klara.vakaj@nhm.at
On Tuesday, 23 June 2026
Location: Pathological-anatomical collection in the Narrenturm (Spitalgasse 2, Uni-Campus Hof 6, 1090 Vienna)
Entry: from 10 a.m., start: 10.30 a.m.
Opening remarks
Dr. Katrin Vohland, Director General and Scientific Director, NHM ViennaSpeakers
OÄ Dr. Viktoria König, Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive SurgeryLaura Lick MA, Research Associate, Pathological-Anatomical Collection, NHM Vienna
Eduard Winter, Custos, Pathological-Anatomical Collection, NHM Vienna
The special exhibition will be on view until 24 April 2027.
You can find press photos here.
Inquiry note:
Mag. Irina Kubadinow
Head of Press & Public Relations, Press Spokesperson
Tel.: +43 (1) 521 77-410
irina.kubadinow@nhm.at
Mag. Klara Vakaj
Press officer
Tel.: +43 (1) 521 77-626
klara.vakaj@nhm.at
Special exhibition "Caution: High Voltage. The electric accident
– a class of its own"
Special exhibition "Caution: High Voltage. The electric accident
– a class of its own"
©
NHM Wien, Chloe Potter
Special exhibition "Caution: High Voltage. The electric accident
– a class of its own"
©
NHM Wien
