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Education & School

Our programme for kindergartens Kindergartens, preschool and Day-care centres

Discover the art world: our guided tours invite young visitors to experience the museum with all their senses together with experienced art educators. Together we talk about color, listen to exciting stories or think about how things feel, smell or taste.

A woman points to two framed artworks while speaking to a group of young children. The setting is a museum with a pink wall. The children, attentively listening, are of various ages and backgrounds, showing curiosity about the art.

Art made simple: Guided tours for kindergartens

See, wonder, play – exploring the museum with the youngest visitors

A group of adults and children sits on the floor in an art gallery, attentively listening to a woman speaking. The walls feature framed paintings, enhancing the educational atmosphere of the art discussion.

All guided tours for kindergarten groups are dialogue-based and inclusive. Age-appropriate language and hands-on materials support a playful and engaging museum experience.

Please book at least 2 to 3 weeks in advance.

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The tours are designed for children aged 5 and above.
The participation of accompanying educators is required.

Your individual tour lasts approximately 50 minutes.

Each tour can accommodate up to 13 children.
For groups with more than 13 children, parallel tours can be arranged.

Price per guided tour
approx. 60 minutes: €40

Flat rate per tour for up to 13 children.
For groups with more than 13 children, parallel tours can be arranged.

Admission is free for children and accompanying educators.

Contact
+43 1 525 24 - 5202
kunstvermittlung@khm.at

Topics for kindergarten groups

These exciting themes are waiting for you!

A bustling scene in a dining hall depicts a group of men and women seated at long tables, enjoying a meal. Several figures serve food, while others engage in conversation. The atmosphere is lively, emphasizing community and sharing. The setting is rustic, with wooden beams overhead.
Guided tour: 50 minutes
Picture Gallery
Quite commonplace? People, pictures, and stories

In the Picture Gallery, you can get to know many different people: a little princess setting off on a great journey, peasants celebrating, or people selling their goods at the market. We pay them a visit and find out what their everyday lives were like many hundreds of years ago. 

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The image depicts a mythical scene with a child reaching towards a tiger and a crocodile. The child appears serene amidst the ferocious animals, highlighting a juxtaposition between innocence and danger. The background features dark tones, emphasizing the central figures.
Guided tour: 50 minutes
Picture Gallery
Now things are getting wild! Animals and mythical creatures

Oops, what's hiding there? The museum is home to numerous animals and mythical creatures – very small and really huge, harmless and dangerous. What do they look like? What sounds do they make? And where do they live? We will embark on an exciting journey through the Picture Gallery!

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Two framed paintings hang on a wall. The left painting depicts a winter landscape with snow, trees, and figures engaged in outdoor activities. The right painting presents a darker scene with trees, a river, and people amidst a rural setting, capturing different aspects of nature and human life.
Guided tour: 50 minutes
Picture Gallery
Whizzing through the year! Spring, summer, autumn, and winter

The four seasons are very different: Each has its own special colours, smells, tastes, and feels. The pictures in the museum also show how different the four seasons are. Are you curious to hear what they have to say? Then come and visit us at the museum: We will look, listen, smell, and feel our way through the year together!

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Water
Guided tour: 50 minutes
Picture Gallery
From the sea to the museum – Fishing fun with Arcimboldo

Around 450 years ago, the painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo had a funny idea: He formed an amazing face from various aquatic animals. We will fish for parts together and think about how they fit together. Afterwards, we will visit a fish market and find out what's going on there. Explore the depths of the sea with us in the Picture Gallery!  

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Two ornate suits of medieval armor are displayed, featuring intricate engravings. The helmets include visors, with one helmet having a distinct wide brim, reflecting the craftsmanship of the era. The background is a warm reddish hue, enhancing the metallic shine of the armor.
Guided tour: 50 minutes
Imperial Armoury
Well equipped: Knights you can touch

Travel with us back to the age of chivalry and see the most expensive fashion of all time: What did Emperor Maximilian I wear when he held a tournament? What did the winner get? And how does it feel to wear metal garments? Find out: A real helmet, huge gloves, and a heavy metal sword await you!

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Education & schools – more programmes

Explore our programmes for other age groups