Globe and Esperanto Museum: Unique Collections in Vienna
The Globe and Esperanto Museum of the Austrian National Library in Vienna offers two fascinating exhibitions under one roof. The museum presents historical globes from different eras that show the development of world view representation. In the Esperanto Museum you can learn everything about the constructed language Esperanto and its history. Both museums offer unique insights into the world of cartography and international communication.
Short info:
- Where is it located? Johannesgasse 6, 1010 Vienna
- What is there to see? a unique collection of globes and maps
- When is it open? Here you can find all opening hours
- How much does the entrance fee cost? Here are all ticket prices. With the NÖ-Card One-time admission is free.
The Globe and Esperanto Museum of the Austrian National Library is a real highlight for anyone interested in geography and languages. It is located in the historic Palais Mollard and combines two fascinating collections under one roof.
The collection of globes and maps
The museum presents over 250 exhibits, including exclusive terrestrial and celestial globes, lunar and planetary globes, and astronomical instruments. The oldest objects date from the 16th century and show how the world was represented at that time. Particularly impressive are the globes from the 18th century, which were elaborately handcrafted and are now considered works of art.
The Esperanto Museum
In addition to the globes, the museum also offers a comprehensive collection on the international planned language Esperanto, which was invented by Ludwik Zamenhof in 1887. Esperanto was intended as a language that would enable worldwide communication without language barriers. The exhibition is dedicated to the history of this language and includes numerous books, magazines and other materials related to Esperanto.
guided tours and special exhibitions
The museum regularly offers guided tours that provide even deeper insights into the history of globes and the Esperanto language. The tour "The World in Pocket Format" is particularly recommended, where miniature globes from different eras are shown - a real highlight for collectors and enthusiasts.
The museum offers a unique combination of geography, history and linguistics in a beautiful setting.
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