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A tour led by the curator, Andreas Nierhaus

Vision and Resistance

Exhibition room with high vaulted ceilings, multiple display panels on the walls, and a model on a table in the center
Exhibition view of “Vision and Resistance,” MQ Freiraum, 2026 © MuseumsQuartier Wien, Photo: Thomas Meyer

How did the former imperial stables become one of Europe’s largest arts and culture centres?

The exhibition “Vision and Resistance” looks back at the eventful history of the MuseumQuartier Wien – at architectural designs, political decisions, public debates and the conflicts that continue to shape the site to this day.

During the guided tour, visitors gain insights into the exhibition’s key themes and exhibits and learn more about a project that has brought about lasting change in Vienna: from the Second Republic’s largest cultural construction project to one of Europe’s most significant arts and culture hubs, the exhibition explores the visions, resistance and social debates that continue to shape the MQ to this day.

Language: German
Admission: Free with a valid admission ticket

Several people examine drawings and plans laid out on a table in a gallery or exhibition space with more images displayed on the wall behind them.
© MuseumsQuartier, Photo: Thomas Meyer
Gallery wall with numerous photos arranged in rows and adjacent wall with posters and texts in an exhibition space
Ausstellungsansicht „Vision und Widerstand“, MQ Freiraum, 2026 © MuseumsQuartier Wien, Foto: Thomas Meyer
A woman in a blue dress views historical photographs and drawings in an exhibition with high walls and subdued lighting
Ausstellungsansicht „Vision und Widerstand“, MQ Freiraum, 2026 © MuseumsQuartier Wien, Foto: Thomas Meyer
Older man in white shirt and shorts leaning forward to examine drawings on a white exhibition wall in a bright room with vaulted ceiling.
© MuseumsQuartier, Photo: Thomas Meyer