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Burgenland – Welcome to the Sunny Side of Austria

With more than 300 days of sunshine each year, Burgenland is called the sunny state of Austria for a reason. Today we’ll show you what Austria’s easternmost state has in store for you and which highlights you shouldn’t miss, so read on! Starting from UNESCO World Heritage site Lake Neusiedl to its national parks, museums and cultural events, as well as diverse culinary and...

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Digitalize Culture Initiative – Who’s New at CP: Vienna

In 2021 we started building a platform for art, culture, and travel with our initiative “Digitalize Culture – Austria”. Cultural organizations such as museums, exhibition houses, theatres, cinemas, heritage sites, and many more have been invited to become part of the initiative. With Digitalize Culture, we support them in digitization and they can use synergies, increase their sales and get in touch with new...

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How Museums Make Use of Social Media

Social media has become an important communication and marketing tool, even in the cultural sector. More and more museums and other cultural organizations are turning to Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and the like to reach their audiences.

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Find This Year’s Christmas Gifts in Museums’ Online Shops

Advent has started, and we are slowly starting to think about Christmas presents. Austria is currently in lockdown, and nobody dares to believe that he will actually be over on 12.12… But there are other ways to get gifts besides the usual shopping trips! That’s why today we’ll introduce you to our favorite museum online shops.

Happy Halloween! Origins and Representation in Art

Happy Halloween! Have you already carved pumpkins, decorated your whole house, and are already fully immersed in the Halloween spirit? But how did Halloween even come to be? You might recall this story somewhere in the back of your head, but aren’t entirely sure? In the ‘Halloween edition’ of this blog, we won’t only shed light on this day, we will dive into how...

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The Digital Space and How Museums Can Make Use of It

When thinking of a museum, most people imagine a building where pictures and sculptures are on display. The exhibitions convey knowledge, inspiration, and new perspectives on the well-known. In addition, the rooms themselves create a special atmosphere that allows us to immerse ourselves in the world of art and culture. For many, experiencing this space is a crucial part of the museum experience. But...