Exhibitions 2026

The 150th anniversary is an occasion for the Natural History Museum Vienna to take a critical look back at its own history. The desire to collect and the joy of discovering and exploring, which still drives scientists to this day, contrast with the dark sides of collecting and the collections. This resulted in an exhibition that breaks with the usual viewing habits.

With the special exhibition "Cockaigne. Schlaraffenland der Zukunft?", the Natural History Museum Vienna is dedicated to food production. The exhibition is on view from 10 February to 19 July 2026 in Room 21 on Level 2.

The Natural History Museum Vienna is dedicating a special exhibition to glacier photography by Jürgen Merz. From 20 November 2025 to 10 January 2027, the exhibition "Alpine Glaciers in Transition: Historical Comparison Photographs" will be on display.

The special exhibition "Safe Sex. Comeback of venereal diseases" at the "Narrenturm" provides insight into the history and clinical picture of various sexually transmitted infections. There are also options for prevention and treatment. The exhibition is on view until 16 May 2026.