News – Museum Guide

Titelblatt der Museumszeitschrift „neues museum“ mit dem Schwerpunkt „Wellbeing und soziale Nachhaltigkeit“

Wellbeing and social sustainability – a current issue of the magazine neues museum

We have reported on the connection between health and the enjoyment of art several times before.

Zwei Personen stehen auf einer Bühne vor einer Leinwand mit der Aufschrift „Wie Museen erzählen (können)!“, davor stehen farbenfrohe Blumenarrangements in Vasen

A multitude of voices! A review of Austrian Museum Day

Over three days in mid-October, this year's Museum Day in Eisenstadt was dedicated to language in the broadest sense and thus also to (linguistic) accessibility to art and culture for all.

Drei Personen präsentieren Zertifikate vor einer Leinwand mit einer barrierefreien Museumswebsite

WACA in Gold for the Museum Guide included

The MuseumsGuide inclusive has received the WACA Gold Certificate for its accessible website!

Foto des großen blauen Stern auf dem Museum-Gugging-Gebäude.

The ZeroCall 27 shortlist has been announced.

159 innovative solutions from 59 countries on six continents have been shortlisted for the Zero Project Awards 2027.

Eine Gruppe von Menschen macht in einem Museum mit Gemälden im Hintergrund Dehnübungen

Impact Kunsthaus Zürich

A tip on the topic of wellbeing and health: Through its own initiatives and collaborations in the areas of health, education and society, the Kunsthaus Zürich creates access to art that promotes encounter, participation and wellbeing.

Der Corvinusbecher aus dem Museum St. Peter an der Speer als Tastelement, daneben eine Tafel in Brailleschrift.

Accessibility and inclusion in regional museums: A look at Lower Austria

How can accessibility be implemented in a diverse museum landscape that is predominantly supported by voluntary work?

Ein Mann mit Blindenstock nutzt ein Ampelsignal in Wien. Text im Bild: Wien barrierefrei

Access City Award – Vienna was the last winner

Making tourist destinations accessible and inclusive is a concern not only for the cultural and tourism industry, but also for the EU.

Die Künstlerin VALIE EXPORT lächelt vor ihrem bekannten Schwarz-Weiß-Selbstporträt

Inclusion from a feminist perspective – On the death of Valie Export

She was an exceptional artist and a pioneer for equality, inclusion and the social recognition of feminist values: Valie Export passed away on the 14th.

Zwei Hände, eine dunklere und eine hellere, zeigen mit ausgestrecktem Zeigefinger aufeinander vor einem roten, stilisierten "W" auf weißem Hintergrund.

Accessibility at the Vienna Festival

The extensive cultural offerings of the Vienna Festival can be experienced and visited until June 21st.

Hände tasten über ein aufgeschlagenes Buch mit Blindenschrift

Braille courses for beginners in shorthand and full Braille

The Austrian Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired offers Braille courses in shorthand and full Braille.

Ausstellungstafeln zum Thema „The 17 Sustainable Development Goals in Arts & Culture in Austria“

Austria's art and culture in the context of the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals

The opening of a documentary exhibition on January 22, 2026 at the Vienna International Center marked the start of a traveling exhibition documenting the contributions of Austria's museums to achieving the 17 SDGs.

Eine Frau knüpft konzentriert bunte Netzbänder zusammen, umgeben von weiteren farbenfrohen Materialien

A sensation – The Turner Prize 2025 goes to the neurodivergent Scottish-Kenyan artist Nnena Kalu

For the first time, a neurodivergent artist with a learning disability has won one of the most prestigious international art prizes! On the 250th anniversary of the...

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