Foto: Ouriel Morgensztern © Heidi Horten Collection
What do you want from a museum? A break from the everyday? New perspectives? Lively debate and a spirit of openness? Or perhaps creativity and play for your little ones? In Vienna’s beating heart, the architecture of the Heidi Horten Collection is already making an impression. To make the museum and its exhibitions an enriching experience for you as visitor, you will find a programme that encourages fun and dialogue, participation and return visits.
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Free workshops for nurseries and school classes
Our workshops motivate children and teenagers to actively engage with art, to think creatively, to work as a team. By looking at originals together, curiosity is sparked, knowledge is imparted in a playful way, and confidence is built. Creating space for children’s own ideas and big visions is key.
COST / DURATION
- Visit with workshop: free for children, school pupils and educators.
- 90 minutes.
IT’S EASY TO ORGANISE …
- Workshops should be booked online at least 14 days before your preferred date.
- Don’t forget that you are responsible for supervising your group.
- One accompanying adult per 15 children/students is required.
- Please arrive on time at the museum entrance for your booked time slot. Unfortunately, early admission is not possible due to space limitations.
VISITS WITHOUT WORKSHOPS
- Our workshop program is in high demand and usually fully booked on school days. We kindly ask for your understanding that school visits without a pre-booked workshop are not possible for logistical and safety reasons.
LANGUAGE
- All workshops are in German. Art talks for the upper secondary level can also be booked in English.
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Photo: eSel
ANIMALIA
For nurseries, primary schools, and secondary levels I and II
In ANIMALIA, there is chirping, barking, grunting—and plenty of amazement! In front of chickens dressed in their Sunday best and protesting pigs, we explore how wild, humorous, and multifaceted images of animals can be. Sometimes dogs, cats, and mice behave almost like we do; at other times we transform into clever foxes or majestic tigers. We encounter mythical creatures, discover the world of insects, and venture ever deeper into the jungle of art. Yet our journey between instinct and identity also brings uncomfortable topics to light: animals contradict, protest, and make their voices heard. When do they become symbols—or a mouthpiece for political questions? Is the value of an animal universal, or culturally constructed? We discuss and change perspectives. Which animal stands for power? Which animal is tamed? Who determines power over whom? And above all: how much of you is reflected in the image of an animal?
Three age-appropriate programs are designed for nursery groups and students at the primary and secondary levels I and II. Hands-on elements and participatory methods stimulate independent thinking, sharpen perceptual skills, and invite holistic learning.
Foto: Ouriel Morgensztern © Heidi Horten Collection
Foto: Ouriel Morgensztern © Heidi Horten Collection
HOW IMAGINATION CAME INTO ART
Klimt ⇄ Warhol for primary schools
Have you ever wondered how imagination found its way into art? Join us on an adventure through the art of the last 100 years, where you’ll discover dancing brushstrokes, wild colors, and crazy ideas. How does Klimt make his paintings tremble? Why do faces and animals suddenly explode with color? What drives an artist to paint the seemingly impossible? Who was Andy Warhol? And what are cut-up pictures doing in a museum?
We’ll playfully dive into the fantastic world of big ideas, surprising art techniques, and world-famous masterpieces through exciting stories and creative experiments.
This workshop builds students’ confidence, sparks their curiosity, and improves their language skills in a positive and interactive atmosphere. Through sensory experiences and hands-on art activities, students are introduced to groundbreaking art movements of the 20th century. Perfect also for German language learners!
Illustration: Alexandra Elzbieciak © Heidi Horten Collection
Illustration: Alexandra Elzbieciak © Heidi Horten Collection
HOW DOES A MUSEUM WORK?
For secondary level I and II
Empowering Minds, Inspiring Hearts! A museum can only fully unleash its potential with its visitors, with curious explorers and critical participants. But what is a museum, really? What’s its purpose? How does it operate? And who decides what counts as art? From collecting and preserving to researching, educating, and promoting, we’ll explore the steps of how an exhibition comes together, all through the lens of different roles in the museum world. Along the way, we’ll discuss how museums can promote social justice and take on historical responsibility. By the end of the workshop, students will become exhibition makers themselves!
Museum Backstage! This workshop will not focus on art historical analysis. Instead, Secondary I and II students will have a hands-on opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes at a museum.
YOUareART, Kampagnensujet nach Markus Schinwald © Kreativagentur dasWeil
YOUareART – Unfiltered Beauty
FULL
How much do social media filters shape the way you see yourself? What do you need to set limits on the pressure to be perfect? A life without social media is unthinkable today. Yet its visual stimuli and norms convey a distorted image of beauty, far removed from reality. YOUareART offers young people a platform for their own thoughts, creativity, and constructive criticism. Guided by experts in health promotion and art education, they explore how digital filters influence our self-image and well-being. The highlight is an AR app that “enhances” artworks with beauty filters, exposing the absurdity of “optimization” and inviting focused reflection. Interactive stations and hands-on elements promote self-acceptance, diversity, and mental health. They build media literacy and encourage young people to celebrate their personal uniqueness as a strength. Because: True beauty needs no filters!
Duration: 2 hours
Download Factsheet YOUareART (.PDF)
INFO
Duty of Supervision
Educators and chaperones are responsible for supervising children and teenagers throughout the entire museum visit.
Number of Chaperones
The number of accompanying adults required to supervise depends on the number of students: Please note that we will divide your school class into small groups of up to 15 students, and one accompanying adult is required per group.
Visits
Our workshops are designed for kindergartens and students from all types of schools. No prior knowledge is required on the part of the children and young people.
Admission
Please note that, due to space limitations, admission to the museum for school groups is generally only possible exactly at the start of the booked time slot.
Professional Development
Get to know our exhibitions and educational programs to ensure optimal preparation. Free participation for prospective and current educators.
Morning Opening
For preschools and school groups with workshops, we open the museum at 8:30 a.m.
Language
All workshops are held in German. Art talks for upper secondary students are also available in English upon request.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations can be made free of charge in writing at [email protected] up to two business days before the scheduled date. For cancellations made after this deadline or if the group fails to show up for the booked date, a cancellation fee of €100 will be charged.