Invitation to the press conference on the occasion of the exhibition "Caution: High Voltage. The electric accident – a class of its own"

09. June 2026
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.
[Translated by eTranslation]

The introduction of electricity into cities is considered a turning point. The exhibition shows the fascinating and at the same time dangerous history of electricity – from its technical beginnings to the medical consequences of electricity accidents.

Historical preparations, case histories, graphics and interactive media convey how electric current affects the human body, what role pioneers such as Samuel Jellinek played and how accident prevention, first aid and modern medicine can save lives.

The special exhibition will be on view until 24 April 2027.

Opening remarks

Dr. Katrin Vohland, Director General and Scientific Director, NHM Vienna
 

Speakers

OÄ Dr. Viktoria König, Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery
Laura Lick MA, Research Associate, Pathological-Anatomical Collection, NHM Vienna
Eduard Winter, Custos, Pathological-Anatomical Collection, NHM Vienna
 

With the request for registration under: presse@nhm.at


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
Theme of the exhibition "Caution: High Voltage"
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Exhibition "Caution: High Voltage"
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