Zero Project Awardee 2026Updated on 2 December 2025
A museum´s multisensory approach to its exhibitions
Essl Foundation - Zero Project
Austria
About
The Wien Museum is a leading museum in Vienna covering the history of the city. In a comprehensive renovation and expansion of the building, a multisensory approach to its exhibition was implemented, using a multisensory, multilingual, and multi-format approach. Annual visitor numbers rose from 130,000 pre-renovation to 650,000 in 2024, with a steadily growing number of visitors requesting these services, such as inclusive school classes and NGOs.
Solution: Wien Museum Renovation and Expansion
Organization: Wien Museum
Country of Implementation: Austria
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[Alt text: A hand gently explores a tactile architectural model, part of an accessible exhibit designed for inclusive learning. The display includes braille text, symbolizing equal access to culture and knowledge for people with visual impairments.]
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