Natural History Museum of Vienna: Biodiversity meets cultural diversity

22. April 2026
Around the Eurovision Song Contest, the NHM Vienna connects Vienna with "Voices of Nature. Song Contest of the animals" biodiversity and musical diversity in an unusual way: 35 animals each represent one participating country, an audio guide with animal voices accompanied by the Biological Showrooms on level 2 – complemented by a vote for the favourite animal and interactive social media moments.
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Each animal has a link to the participating country of the ESC. Short, humorous texts describe the animals and their performances at the song contest of the animals. It also contains all sorts of allusions to the ESC history of the respective country. The label is in German, English and in the respective national language, recognizable by the national flag. A QR code offers the opportunity to experience the object audibly. An orientation plan will be drawn up. Voting + Selfies on Instagram at #nhmvoices.
 
"The Eurovision Song Contest stands for diversity on stage, in the audience and in nature. Not only humans, but also animals have the most diverse voices and expressions. As a Natural History Museum, we not only stand for the knowledge of nature and animals from different countries, but we are also a place to celebrate and preserve diversity. We are pleased to be part of the inspiring event even without a dance licence", emphasises Director General Dr Katrin Vohland with regard to the Austrian candidate COSMÓ.

NHM Wien & Eurovision Song Contest
Voices of Nature. Song Contest of Animals
06.05. to 08.09.2026 at NHM Vienna, Level 2


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