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.
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.
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
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 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
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