It is a happy coincidence that on June 10, 2026 (at different times of the day!), two major Austrian federal museums—namely the Natural History Museum Vienna (NHM) and the Vienna Museum of Science and Technology (TMW)—are organizing events on boldly shaping the future. The starting point for both is the book ZUKUNFTSMUTIG by Christoph Thun-Hohenstein, Artistic Director of ReGenerativa, recently published by Kremayr & Scheriau.  

At first glance, a natural history museum and a science and technology museum might seem like the two institutions in the museum spectrum whose focuses are furthest apart. But this impression is misleading. The NHM Vienna does not limit itself to historical research and exhibits; it is also actively engaged in addressing major challenges for the future, particularly the climate crisis and species extinction. See also the interview with NHM Director General Katrin Vohland published in the latest ReGenerativa newsletter

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Similarly, the TMW goes far beyond simply presenting the history of science and technology; it also addresses major questions about the future, from artificial intelligence to the climate crisis (as demonstrated by the permanent exhibition Climate. Knowledge. Action! and the current exhibition on the circular economy, MORE THAN RECYCLING, among others).

Those who have time to attend both events and participate in the discussions will experience a fascinating exploration of shaping the future. Even those who can’t make it to both will find inspiration and motivation by attending just one event. We look forward to your participation!

Here are the announcements:

June 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the TMW:

“ZUKUNFTSMUTIG. How do we want to live in the future, and what role will artificial intelligence, climate protection, and social change play in this?”

Book presentation and panel discussion (in German) taking place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the TMW. Here is the text of the event announcement:

Based on the newly published book ZUKUNFTSMUTIG by Christoph Thun-Hohenstein, representatives from politics, science, culture, and education will discuss key questions about the future of our time together with young people. In a fishbowl discussion, diverse perspectives will come together, inviting the audience to join in the conversation and share their thoughts.

The focus will be on questions regarding the impact of artificial superintelligence on our ways of life, solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis, and the opportunities a regenerative society offers young people in Austria. Following the discussion, there will be a group tour of the exhibition Climate. Knowledge. Action!.

Panelists:

•    Nina Abrahamczik | City Council Member and Member of the Vienna Provincial Parliament

•    Christoph Thun-Hohenstein | Author and Artistic Director of the Future Platform ReGenerativa 

•    Gloria Benedikt | Director and Researcher

•    Jochen Hennig | Curator of the exhibition Climate. Knowledge. Action!

•    Students and faculty from the University College of Teacher Education Vienna

Admission is free, but registration is required; see
https://www.technischesmuseum.at/event/zukunftsmutig

June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the NHM Vienna:

“Zukunftsmutig: A Conversation About What Is Possible” is the title of a book presentation and panel discussion (in German) organized in collaboration between the NHM Vienna and the Future Platform ReGenerativa, taking place on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the NHM Vienna. Here is the text of the event announcement:

Under the title “Zukunftsmutig,” Christoph Thun-Hohenstein—artistic director of the Future Platform ReGenerativa, former diplomat and museum director, cyber thinker, and perhaps a feminist—explores in a new book the role he, as an individual, plays in shaping the future. 

In conversation with 

Sabine Herlitschka, CEO of Infineon Technologies Austria,
Caroline Schober, CEO & Co-Founder of Neworn,
and Katrin Vohland, Director General of the NHM Vienna,

core concepts such as transparency, literacy, love of nature, and circular culture will be subjected to a reality check together with the audience.

The evening will be moderated by Michael Huber, Culture and Media at KURIER.

Admission is free, but registration is required; see
https://www.nhm.at/veranstaltungskalender/zukunftsmutig_ein_gespraech_ueber_das_moegliche__2