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Euromuse.net is a public access portal giving accurate information on major exhibitions in European museums. It provides all vital information in one place, updated by the host museum; with euromuse.net you will never again be bogged down in proliferating individual websites and search engines. Each museum's information is available in the native language and in English. Updating of euromuse.net is continuous.

Euromuse.net is supported by "NEMO", the "Network of European Museum Organisations".

Euromuse.net is co-financed by the European Commission in the framework of the eTEN programme.

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• Austria
• Kunsthistorisches Museum mit MVK und ÖTM
• Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (German) (English)
• Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Neue Burg (German) (English)
• Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Schatzkammer (German) (English)
• Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Wagenburg (German) (English)
• Museum für Völkerkunde Wien (German) (English)
• Österreichisches Theatermuseum (German) (English)
• Sammlungen Schloß Ambras (German) (English)
• Czech Republic
• Národní muzeum
• Národní muzeum (Czech) (English)
• The National Gallery in Prague
• Narodni galerie v Praze (Czech) (English)
• Narodni galerie v Praze, Sbírka grafiky a kresby (Czech) (English)
• Narodni galerie v Praze, Sbirka orientalniho umeni (Czech) (English)
• Narodni galerie v Praze, Sbirka stareho umeni (Czech) (English)
• Narodni galerie v Praze, Sbirky moderniho a soucasneho umenii, a umeni 19. (Czech) (English)
• Židovské muzeum v Praze
• Židovské muzeum v Praze (Czech) (English)
• Denmark
• Nationalmuseet
• Nationalmuseet (Danish) (English)
• Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
• Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (Danish) (English)
• Statens Museum for Kunst
• Statens Museum for Kunst (Danish) (English)
• Finland
• Valtion taidemuseo
• Ateneumin taidemuseo (Finnish) (English)
• Nykytaiteen museo Kiasma (Finnish) (English)
• Sinebrychoffin taidemuseo (Finnish) (English)
• France
• Musée de Grenoble
• Musée de Grenoble (French) (English)
• Réunion des musées nationaux
• Galeries nationales du Grand Palais (French) (English)
• Musée de la Maison Bonaparte (French) (English)
• Musée des Antiquités nationales (French) (English)
• Musée du château de Compiègne (French) (English)
• Musée du château de Pau (French) (English)
• Musée et domaine national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon (French) (English)
• Musée Eugène Delacroix (French) (English)
• Musée Gustave Moreau (French) (English)
• Musée Magnin (French) (English)
• Musée Message Biblique - Marc Chagall (French) (English)
• Musée national Adrien Dubouché (French) (English)
• Musée national de la Renaissance (French) (English)
• Musée national des Arts asiatiques-Guimet (French) (English)
• Musée national des Arts et Traditions populaires (French) (English)
• Musée Picasso (French) (English)
• Musée Picasso "La Guerre et la Paix" (French) (English)
• Musées napoléonien et africain de l’île d’Aix (French) (English)
• Palais de la Porte dorée (French) (English)
• Germany
• Bayrische Staatsgemäldesammlungen München
• Museum Brandhorst (German) (English)
• Schack-Galerie (German) (English)
• Germanisches Nationalmuseum
• Germanisches Nationalmuseum (German) (English)
• GRASSI Museum
• GRASSI Museum für Angewandte Kunst Leipzig (German) (English)
• Hamburger Kunsthalle
• Hamburger Kunsthalle (German) (English)
• Jüdisches Museum Berlin
• Jüdisches Museum Berlin (German) (English)
• Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
• Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (German) (English)
• MARTa Herford
• MARTa Herford (German) (English)
• Martin Gropius Bau
• Martin-Gropius-Bau (German) (English)
• museen der stadt nürnberg
• Musikinstrumenten-Museum
• Musikinstrumenten-Museum (German) (English)
• rem - Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen
• Museum Schillerhaus B5, 7 (German) (English)
• Museum Weltkulturen D5 (German) (English)
• Museum Zeughaus C5 (German) (English)
• Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
• Galerie Neue Meister (German) (English)
• Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister (German) (English)
• Grünes Gewölbe (German) (English)
• Kunstgewerbemuseum Dresden (German) (English)
• Kupferstich-Kabinett (German) (English)
• Mathematisch- Physikalischer Salon (German) (English)
• Münzkabinett (German) (English)
• Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst (German) (English)
• Rüstkammer (Historisches Museum) (German) (English)
• Skulpturensammlung (German) (English)
• Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz
• Ägyptisches Museum und Papyrussammlung (German) (English)
• Alte Nationalgalerie (German) (English)
• Antikensammlung (German) (English)
• Ethnologisches Museum (German) (English)
• Friedrichswerdersche Kirche (German) (English)
• Gemäldegalerie (German) (English)
• Hamburger Bahnhof - Museum für Gegenwart - Berlin (German) (English)
• Helmut Newton Stiftung (German) (English)
• Kunstbibliothek (German) (English)
• Kunstgewerbemuseum (German) (English)
• Kupferstichkabinett (German) (English)
• Münzkabinett (German) (English)
• Museum Berggruen (German) (English)
• Museum Europäischer Kulturen (German) (English)
• Museum für Asiatische Kunst (German) (English)
• Museum für Islamische Kunst (German) (English)
• Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte (German) (English)
• Nationalgalerie (German) (English)
• Neue Nationalgalerie (German) (English)
• Neues Museum (German) (English)
• Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg (German) (English)
• Skulpturensammlung und Museum für Byzantinische Kunst (German) (English)
• Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (German) (English)
• Vorderasiatisches Museum (German) (English)
• Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
• Staatsgalerie Stuttgart (German) (English)
• Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig
• Altes Rathaus (German) (English)
• FORUM 1813 (German) (English)
• Museum Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum (German) (English)
• Neubau - Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig (German) (English)
• Schillerhaus (German) (English)
• Völkerschlachtdenkmal (German) (English)
• Völklinger Hütte
• Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte (German) (English) (French)
• Great Britain
• Tate
• Tate Britain (English)
• Tate Liverpool (English)
• Tate Modern (English)
• Tate St. Ives (English)
• The National Gallery
• The National Gallery (English)
• Victoria and Albert Museum
• Victoria and Albert Museum (English)
• Greece
• Byzantine and Christian Museum
• ???a?t??? ?a? ???st?a??? ???se?? (Greek) (English)
• ema - Epigraphical Museum
• ?p???af??? ???se?? (Greek) (English)
• National Archaeological Museum Athens
• ??? ???a??? ???se?? (Greek) (English)
• ???se?? ???a?t??? ???t?sµ??
• ???se?? ???a?t??? ???t?sµ?? (Greek) (English)
• Ireland
• National Gallery of Ireland
• National Gallery of Ireland (English)
• Italy
• Collezione Maramotti
• Collezione Maramotti (Italian) (English)
• Fondazione Magnani Rocca
• Fondazione Magnani Rocca (Italian) (English)
• Fondazione Neri - Museo Italiano della Ghisa
• Museo Italiano della Ghisa (Italian) (English)
• Galleria Civica di Modena
• Galleria Civica di Modena (Italian) (English)
• IMC - Istituto dei Musei Comunali
• MET - Museo degli Usi e Costumi della Gente di Romagna (Italian) (English)
• MUSAS - Museo Storico Archeologico di Santarcangelo (Italian) (English)
• MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna
• MAMbo - Museo d'Arte Moderna di Bologna (Italian) (English)
• Mart - Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto
• Mart - Museo di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto (Italian) (English)
• Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali
• Museo Nazionale delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari (Italian) (English)
• Musei Civici d'Arte Antica
• Collezioni Comunali d'Arte (Italian) (English)
• Museo Civico d'Arte Industriale e Galleria Davia Bargellini (Italian) (English)
• Museo Civico Medievale (Italian) (English)
• Musei Comune di Rimini
• Museo degli Sguardi (Italian) (English)
• Museo della Città (Italian) (English)
• Musei di Riccione
• Galleria d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Villa Franceschi (Italian) (English)
• Museo del Territorio (Italian) (English)
• Museo d’Arte della città di Ravenna
• Museo d’Arte della città di Ravenna (Italian) (English)
• Museo della Regina
• Museo della Regina (Italian) (English)
• Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche in Faenza
• Museo Internazionale delle Ceramiche in Faenza (Italian) (English)
• Museo Poldi Pezzoli
• Museo Poldi Pezzoli (Italian) (English)
• Palazzo Grassi S.p.A.
• Palazzo Grassi S.p.A. (Italian) (English)
• Palazzo Magnani
• Palazzo Magnani (Italian) (English)
• Soprintendenza al Museo delle Antichità Egizie
• Museo Egizio di Torino (Italian) (English)
• Soprintendenza Archeologica dell'Abruzzo
• Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell'Abruzzo (Italian) (English)
• Soprintendenza Archeologica delle province di Napoli e Caserta
• Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli (Italian) (English)
• Soprintendenza Archeologica Emilia Romagna
• Museo Civico Archeologico Verucchio (Italian) (English)
• Soprintendenza per il Patrimonio Storico Artistico e Demoetnoantropologico di Milano
• Pinacoteca di Brera (Italian) (English)
• Soprintendenza Speciale Arte Contemporanea
• Galleria nazionale d'Arte moderna e contemporanea (Italian) (English)
• Soprintendenza Speciale per i Beni Archeologici di Roma
• Museo Nazionale Romano - Crypta Balbi (Italian) (English)
• Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps (Italian) (English)
• Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Massimo (Italian) (English)
• Museo Nazionale Romano - Terme di Diocleziano (Italian) (English)
• Soprintendenza Speciale per il Polo Museale Fiorentino
• Galleria d’Arte Moderna (Italian) (English)
• Galleria degli Uffizi (Italian) (English)
• Galleria dell'Accademia (Italian) (English)
• Galleria Palatina (Italian) (English)
• Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia (Italian) (English)
• Villa Olmo
• Villa Olmo (Italian) (English)
• Latvia
• Latvijas Nacionalais vestures muzejs
• Latvijas Nacionalais vestures muzejs (Latvian) (English)
• Luxembourg
• Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain
• Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain (French) (English)
• Mudam Luxembourg - Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean
• Mudam Luxembourg - Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean (French) (English) (German)
• Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art
• Musée National d'Histoire et d'Art (French) (English)
• Malta
• Heritage Malta
• Archaeology Museum Gozo (English)
• Domvs Romana (English)
• Folklore Museum (English)
• Ggantija Temples (English)
• Ghar Dalam Cave & Museum (English)
• Hagar Qim Temples (English)
• Hal Saflieni Hypogeum (English)
• Malta Maritime Museum (English)
• Mnajdra Temples (English)
• National Museum of Archaeology (English)
• National Museum of Fine Arts (English)
• National War Museum (English)
• St. Paul’s Catacombs (English)
• Ta’ Kola Windmill (English)
• Tarxien Temples (English)
• The Old Prison (English)
• The Palace Armoury (English)
• Poland
• Muzeum Narodowe w Gdansku
• Muzeum Narodowe w Gdansku (Polish) (English)
• Muzeum Narodowe w Poznaniu
• Galeria Malarstwa i Rzezby (Polish) (English)
• Muzeum Etnograficzne w Poznaniu (Polish) (English)
• Muzeum Historii Miasta Poznania (Polish) (English)
• Muzeum im. Adama Mickiewicza w Smielowie (Polish) (English)
• Muzeum Instrumentów Muzycznych (Polish) (English)
• Muzeum Sztuk Uzytkowych (Polish) (English)
• Palac w Rogalinie (Polish) (English)
• Wielkopolskie Muzeum Wojskowe (Polish) (English)
• Zamek w Goluchowie (Polish) (English)
• Slovenia
• Slovenski Etnografski Muzej
• Slovenski etnografski muzej (Slovenian) (English)
• Spain
• Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo
• Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (Spanish) (English)
• Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza
• Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza (Spanish) (English)
• MARCO - Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo
• MARCO - Museo de Arte Contemporánea de Vigo (Spanish) (English)
• MUSAC. Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León
• MUSAC Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León (Spanish) (English)
• Museo Chillida-Leku
• Museo Chillida-Leku (Spanish) (English)
• Museo de Altamira
• MUSEO NACIONAL Y CENTRO DE INVESTIGACIÓN DE ALTAMIRA (Spanish) (English)
• Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
• Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao (Spanish) (English)
• museo picasso málaga
• FUNDACIÓN PICASSO-MUSEO CASA NATAL (Spanish) (English)
• Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya
• Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (Spanish) (English)
• Museu Picasso
• Sweden
• Nationalmuseum Stockholm
• Nationalmuseum (Swedish) (English)
• Switzerland
• Kunsthaus Zürich
• Kunsthaus Zürich (German) (English)
• Kunstmuseum Basel
• Kunstmuseum Basel (German) (English)
• Kunstmuseum Basel, Museum für Gegenwartskunst (German) (English)
• Zentrum Paul Klee
• Zentrum Paul Klee (German) (English)
• The Netherlands
• Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
• Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (Dutch) (English)
• Van Gogh Museum
• Van Gogh Museum (Dutch) (English)

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• 20. Jahrhundert - Sammlungen und Erzählungen aus Geschichte und Kultur des 20. Jahrhunderts
• Tiere - Mehr erfahren über Tierwelt, Geschichte und Kultur
• Jugendstil - Das umfassende Europeana-Archiv mit Geschichten rund um den Jugendstil
• Architektur - Entdecken Sie die Wunder der europäischen Architektur.
• Asian art & heritage - Explore stories and objects from Asia in European collections
• Black History - Die Geschichte schwarzer Menschen in Europa
• Chinese heritage - Explore stories and objects from China's rich history in European collections
• Ausmalbücher - Mit den Ausmalbüchern von Europeana Kultur zum Leben erwecken
• Farben - Ausgewählte Farben, die Ihr Leben bunt machen
• Komponisten - Begegnen Sie den Menschen, die Europas Musikgeschichte und -kultur geschaffen haben.
• Europa entdecken - Eine virtuelle Reise durch Europa – ganz gemütlich von zu Hause
• Vielfalt und Inklusion - Lern- und Unterrichtsmaterialien zum Thema Inklusion und Vielfalt
• Drachen, Mythen und Legenden - Hier erfahren Sie mehr über Fabelwesen in Europa.
• Umwelt - Geschichten von Europeana über die Umwelt, das Klima und die Natur
• European identities - Discover curated content about European identities, cultures and history
• Essen und Trinken - Die europäische Kultur durch Essen und Trinken kennenlernen
• Islamic heritage - Collections and stories about Islamic customs, tradition, culture and history
• Jüdisches Erbe - Jüdische Bräuche, Traditionen, Kultur und Geschichte kennenlernen
• LGBTQ+ - Queere Geschichten, Erzählungen und Kulturgüter aus ganz Europa
• Karten - In Europeana Geschichten, Bilder und Hilfsmittel von Karten und Kartenmachern aus allen Geschichtsepochen finden
• New European Bauhaus - Inspiring green, beautiful and sustainable living
• Pandemien - Die Wissenschaft, Medizin und Sozialgeschichte der Pandemien
• Darstellendes Spiel - Kulturerbe in Geschichten aus Theater, Oper, Konzerten und vielem mehr
• Menschen - Hier finden Sie Informationen über europäische Künstler, Komponisten, Modedesigner und vieles mehr.
• Dichter und Schriftsteller - Geschichten über das geschriebene Wort in Europeana
• Wissenschaft - Geschichten von Wissenschaft und Wissenschaftlern
• Jahreszeitliche Feste - Wie verschiedene Länder und Kulturen den Wechsel der Jahreszeiten und Naturtraditionen feiern
• Sport - Explore the heritage of sport across Europe

Galerien - Erkunden Sie unsere Galerien

• Olympic torches and relays - First held in 1928, Olympic torch relays have visited 30 different countries across Europe.
• Surfing & windsurfing - Explore these images and films of surfing and windsurfing from cultural heritage collections across Europe. Gallery curated for the Europeana Sport project
• Art and sport - Explore this gallery showing how artists have been influenced by and portrayed sports and games.
• Tennis - Explore vintage photography, artworks and objects from the history of tennis
• Drag - Drag performers play with gender expression, and ideas of masculinity and femininity. Explore these images of drag from cultural heritage collections across Europe.
• Sculpture and sport - Explore these statues and sculptures inspired by sports, athletes and bodies in motion.
• Football teams across Europe - Explore vintage photography of football teams across Europe. Curated for the Europeana Sport project
• Buddhist heritage - Discover in this gallery the symbols, the texts, the architecture and the traditions of Buddhism around the World.
• Vintage films of sport championships - Explore these archive films of sporting championships and tournaments from across Europe. Gallery curated by Europeana Media project partners
• Chinese influences, Western fashion - These material memories of fashion, furniture and craftsmanship demonstrate how motifs and objects from China took over the West, elegantly influencing its tastes and production. Gallery curated by EFHA for the PAGODE project
• Mosques across Europe - This gallery of photographs, paintings and drawings of mosques - Islamic places of worship - across Europe.
• Habima Theatre - Founded in Moscow, the Habima theatre company dreamed of a Jewish cultural renaissance through Hebrew. They moved to Tel Aviv in 1931 and became the national theatre in 1958. Today its iconic building at Habima Square is a cultural hotspot. Curated by XX …
• Early 20th century sports portraits - In the early 20th century, people's passion for sport led to them having formal portrait photographs taken. Curated by Ajuntament de Girona for Europeana Sport
• Having fun with Space - Dress up like an astronaut, make space shuttle chocolates, build your own rocket or send a Smurf to Mars! Space traveling is cutting-edge science but can also be serious fun. This gallery is bound to leave you smiling. Curated by XX Partners
• Masterpieces of world literature - In this gallery, discover full texts of masterpieces of world literature on Europeana - from medieval manuscripts to contemporary books.
• Cherry blossoms - Beloved in Japan, and found in many countries across Europe, the cherry tree welcomes spring with its bright and beautiful blossoms
• Vänern, Sweden's largest lake - Vänern in Sweden is the largest lake in the European Union. This gallery of photographs and objects explores the lake and region's cultural and social heritage.
• Female archaeologists - From the early days of archaeology, women have made significant contributions, even though their participation in the field was often discouraged. Take a look at the gallery of famous and lesser-known female archaeologists.
• Power suits - A woman wearing a suit is a political statement. In the 1970s and 1980s, power suits and other attire became a way for women to establish their authority in a male-dominated world. Curated by Europeana XX project partners.
• Female authors - Portraits of poets, authors, journalists and writers from across Europe.
• Pioneering women photographers - Photographs by pioneering women photographers from across Europe
• Artworks by Pierre-Auguste Renoir - Explore this gallery of drawings and paintings by Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
• Markets - People have bought and sold goods at markets for centuries. Explore these paintings, photographs and more of markets across Europe.
• Oxen - If it wasn't for the cunning rat, the ox would have won the race in the Chinese fable of the Great Race, which pitted all of the animals of the zodiac against each other. Oxen have been used for transport and agriculture by humans since 4000 BCE.
• Nobel Prize winning women - Since 1901, 57 women have been awarded a Nobel Prize. From first-ever winner Marie Curie to 2020 laureate Emmanuelle Charpentier, this gallery celebrates outstanding accomplishments in Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Literature and Peace. Curated by the Eur…
• Horses in art: equestrian portraits - Horses have appeared in works of art throughout history, reflecting their close connection with humans. This gallery shows paintings, sketches and sculptures of horses in art.
• Sports posters - Explore these posters from across Europe advertising a variety of sports and sporting events. Gallery curated by Europeana Sport project partners
• Mosaics - Throughout history, mosaic art has been an expression of aesthetics, spirituality and luxury. Here are inspirational Greek, Roman and Christian mosaics that have brought art and color to the walls and floors of palaces, theatres, churches, public building…
• Photographs by Ernest Rude - Following in his father's footsteps, Ernest Rude was a Norwegian photographer who worked in the early 20th century. He is best known for his portrait photography which you can explore in this gallery.
• Chess - Chess is a board game with a long history. In this gallery, discover players, pieces and papers relating to chess from across Europe.
• Fruits from China - We sliced up some of China’s most popular fruits into this colourful gallery. Curated by PAGODE partners
• Newsreels and TV news about vaccines - News reports documenting how science has fought pandemics with vaccination. From polio in the 1950s to swine flu in the 21st century, public awareness through research, trustworthy information and governmental campaigns has been crucial.
• Christmas markets - Christmas markets are street markets associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. They originated in Germany, but are now held in many other countries.
• Skiing & ski slopes - These photos explore skiing, which developed to a competitive sport and leisure past-time in the 18th and 19th centuries. Gallery curated by the Europeana Sport project.
• Yin and Yang - The idea of opposite forces complementing each other is at the core of many belief systems. The Ancient Chinese concept of yin & yang is often represented by black & white 'taijitu', but also by broken and solid lines sometimes combined in…
• Arenen und Stadien - Sporting venues from across Europe Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
• Festive flapper dresses - The defining dress of the 1920s, the flapper dress and style symbolises the road towards emancipation and increasing freedom for women.
• Scotland and the Scottish Highlands - Paintings, photographs and drawing of landmarks and locations around Scotland
• Amphitheaters in ancient times - Amphitheaters were elliptical monumental buildings used in Roman times for public performances. The morning was the time for venationes, forms of entertainment that involved hunting and killing wild animals; gladiator games were held in the afternoon.
• Schiller's Ode to Joy - Explore this illustrated version of Schiller's Ode to Joy poem
• Windmills - Windmills and wind turbines allow us to harness the power of the skies. They can mill grain into flour, or turn currents into electricity, in a sustainable and eco-friendly way.
• Life and works of Beethoven - Ludwig van Beethoven (Bonn, 16 December 1770 - Vienna, 26 March 1827) is one of the most famous music composers. Explore this gallery and discover his life and works through literature, science, history and philosophy topics.
• Medals and trophies - Celebrating sporting achievement in gold, silver, bronze and other materials. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
• Etchings of Roman Antiquities - The etchings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) with motifs from ancient Rome ranging from urban layouts to decorative elements, especially monuments, buildings and urban sites that no longer exist, can serve as an excellent information for archaeo…
• Grave goods: "Ikapes" - The term ‘grave goods’ embraces all kinds of objects found in tombs and necropolises: weapons, jewels, tools, pottery, food. This practice dates back since prehistoric times. Funerary equipment helps in interpretting habits and traditions of ancient popul…
• Archaeologists, explorers, researchers and painters - This gallery is composed of several portraits of famous archaeologists and personalities which contributed with their work and their skills to achieve and consolidate new knowledge about the history of the past.
• Ancient boats and navigation - Marine archaeology studies the human interaction with oceans, seas, lakes and rivers. Boats were used since ancient times as means of transport for men and goods and for war purposes.
• Art Nouveau in Danube Region - Art Nouveau movement spread to the Danube region from the Western European countries at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Decorations and technical advances in architecture, interior, and graphic design, scenography, music, and fashion are admired …
• Textiles in the pre-Columbian Peru - Textiles were naturally used for clothing as well as for decorating the walls of some houses but were, above all, a valuable commodity. Considered important assets, signs of financial affluence, they were greatly prized as gifts in diplomatic exchange and…
• Archaeological Tools and Equipment - Archaeologists use various tools: from trowels to wheelbarrows to even toothbrushes. The excavations need to be also documented: traditional methods include diaries, sketches & photos. While tacheometers, georadars, laserscanners can be used to detect…
• Obelisks in the world - A gallery of obelisks composed of drawings and pictures of these enigmatic monuments connected to ancient Egypt. These were realised by painters and drawers in the last centuries and are preserved in prestigious European institutions.
• Jewellery and personal adornment - Variety of styles, material & periods. The creation and use of jewellery or types of personal adornment has been a part of human expression since prehistoric times. It has been used to express wealth, status or to function as an amulet or a gift t…
• Clouds - Cumulonimbus, cirrus or stratus... Discover paintings and photographs of clouds in this gallery. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners
• Rainy weather - Explore these paintings and photographs of rainy days from places across Europe and the world. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners
• Foggy weather - Explore this gallery of paintings and photographs of foggy weather, over seas, mountains and other landscapes. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners
• Sunny weather - Explore this gallery of paintings and photographs of sunshine and sunny days. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners
• Stormy weather - Explore this gallery of paintings and photographs of stormy skies and tempestous weather. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners
• Banquets, booze and beats - celebrating in antiquity - Even in antiquity, great celebrations always included music and alcohol and were big social events. Check out these artifacts showing what entertainment looked like in ancient times!
• Axeheads - Lithic tools were integral to Neolithic societies. Flint was used for everyday tools, with some having ceremonial value. The development of stronger bronze and iron tools changed agriculture and society. This gallery shows axeheads in stone, bronze and ir…
• Rice cultivation in China - Did you know that China produces almost a third of the world’s rice? As different types of rice crops are planted and harvested throughout the year, cultivating rice is a continuous and labour intensive job. This gallery was curated by the PAGODE project
• Roman Metal in the Low Countries - The Roman presence in the Netherlands (12 BC - 450 AD), as seen through remarkable metal finds. PAN and DANS worked together to create international accessibility to the collections for heritage purposes, academic research, museums and members of the gene…
• Gandhi - On the 2nd of October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, we celebrate the International day of Non-violence. Gandhi, through his nonviolent resistance, became a universal symbol for creating change through peaceful activism. Gallery curated by Europeana XX …
• Archaeological sites and artefacts from southeastern Romania - Filled with diverse archaeological traces, southeastern Romania is an exciting area to explore, on ground level or from an aerial perspective. The pictures cover a period of over 8,000 years of anthropic activities that have continuously shaped the landsc…
• Mandarins of China - Mandarins were important public officials & bureaucrats, playing a vital role in the country's imperial history. The notoriously difficult imperial exams were an important facet of social mobility, granting those who passed a privileged status. cu…
• Maps of Europe - For centuries, cartographers and others have defined Europe, its lands and borders through maps.
• The human body as marble statuary - The human body has been depicted throughout different cultures and times. As the representation of anatomic details became more accurate, statuary managed to embody emotions, social status, power and relationships, redefining standards of beauty and self-…
• Churches and cathedrals - Christian places of worship from across Europe
• Air Traffic Control - Always making sure we reach our destination safe and sound, air traffic controllers never get to leave their tower to receive the recognition they deserve. These images of ground control makes these invisible workers visible.
• Schools in the past - Stacks of chalks, wooden benches, colorful maps on the wall: these vintage classrooms paint a vivid picture of what school days used to be like before digital blackboards and remote teaching came into play. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners…
• Bridges of Europe - Artworks and photographs depicting bridges across Europe: spanning rivers, canals, lakes and seas to connect communities, regions and countries Curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
• Around the world in colourful posters - These artful posters from around the world advertise beautiful travels and destinations: from adventurous roadtrips to luxurious cruises a ride on the night train or long-distance flights. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners.
• Cityscapes of Europe - Paintings depicting cities across Europe
• Railway journeys from the past on film - Documentaries, news reports and personal films of train travel in the past
• Open-air and living history museums - Bringing history to life
• Airports - A hub for adventurers, a haven for stranded travelers, a hotspot for foodies and fashionistas: today’s airport is so much more than a doorway to the world. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners.
• Railway stations across Europe - Artworks and photographs of train stations across Europe
• Vintage travelogue films - Family films, documentaries and news reports about holidaying and travel across Europe
• Mountain scenery - Explore this gallery of paintings, drawings and photography of mountains and highlands across Europe.
• Views of Dublin - Dublin, capital city of Ireland, is situated between mountains and the sea. Explore this beautiful city through photographs and paintings.
• Views of Stockholm - Paintings, photographs and artworks depicting Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden, its architecture, landscapes and island archipelago
• Norwegian fjords - Explore these painitings, drawings and photographs of the fjords in Norway, where land meets sea in dramatic landscapes.
• The Greek Islands - Explore the thousands of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea
• Bergamo - Take a virtual tour across Bergamo's ancient city centre and historic monuments.
• The French Riviera - Explore the beautiful towns and coastlines of the Côte d'Azur through paintings, drawings and photographs of the south of France.
• Views of Venice - Paintings, photographs and drawing depicting Venice, a city of canals which has attracted artists and visitors for centuries.
• Paris, city of art - The beauty of Paris has inspired artists for centuries.
• Rotterdam - Explore the port city of Rotterdam, a vibrant city of modern architecture
• Istanbul - Formerly Byzantium and Constantinople, Istanbul is a city crossing two continents
• Rome - Explore Rome, the Eternal City, in art and architecture
• Views of Vienna - Explore the architecture and culture of Vienna, the capital city of Austria
• Iceland - Explore the landscapes, art and architecture of Iceland
• Berlin - Explore art and architecture of Berlin
• Travelling in style - The growing popularity of long-distance travel in the 20th century created a flourishing market for luxury luggage, first-class fashions, and stylish accessories. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners
• Olympic Games posters and graphic design - Visual identities of past summer and winter Olympic Games
• Amulets from around the world - Amulets, or good luck charms, are believed to confer protection upon their owners.
• European Capitals of Culture - Since 1985, more than 60 cities across Europe have held the European Capital of Culture title.
• Castles and palaces - Explore historic and stately buildings from around Europe
• National Parks of Europe - National Parks are places where nature is preserved, where human's influence is kept in check to protect biodiversity. If you're looking for a place to escape, explore these national parks from around Europe depicted in Europeana.
• Masks and head coverings - Around the world, masks are used for protection, ceremony, tradition and fashion.
• Camping - Pack your sleeping bag and grab your s’mores: summertime is here, and with it the perfect season for camping out! Get inspired by these holiday pics for your own outdoors adventures. Gallery co-curated by Europeana XX project partners
• Stone in Religion and Faiths - The stone, heavy and impregnable, has always amazed people with its stability. Historically, it has been used extensively to give meaning to ancient religions and faiths - in burials, carved into sculptures of gods and goddesses, as sacrificial offerings …
• Scouts and girl guides - When he founded the scouts in 1908, Sir Baden-Powell laid the foundations of a global youth movement. Flaunt your badges and tie that neckerchief for a special salute! Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners.
• Sanctuaries and ritual practices of the Iberians - Funerary monuments, sanctuaries, sculptures and exvotes are part of an exceptional archaeological heritage that makes Iberians one of the main cultures of the western Mediterranean during the Iron Age.
• Caravanning - The caravan: a home away from home. Since the early 20th century, campers have provided the perfect solution to outbound homebirds looking for holiday ambiance in a familiar setting. Gallery curated by Europeana XX project partners #CenturyOfChange
• Papyrus - paper of antiquity - Papyrus is the handmade paper of antiquity – the texts provide information about religion, mythology, bureaucracy, and jurisdiction. Take a look at the magnificent papyri, see what was used as scratch paper and what the Egyptian scribes needed for their p…
• Postcards from Europe - Picture postcard views of locations around Europe: some beautiful, some mundane, but all fascinating.
• Midsummer - Midsummer is celebrated each June across Europe, marking the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.
• Black musicians who changed music forever - Explore a gallery with some of the most influential black musicians that made history.
• Utopians and dystopians of all time - Utopia was first coined by the English philosopher and lawyer Sir Thomas More. But is utopia the best possible place or possible at all? Read more in our blog
• You've Got Mail - When you’re away from loved ones, there’s nothing like sending or receiving a hand-written note. Since the 19th century, you don’t even need an envelope for your greetings, wishes or kisses: a simple postcard will do. Gallery curated by Europeana Common …
• Pride: parades and protests - Pride parades are a celebration of queerness, a protest against normativity, and a cry for equal rights. Explore Europe's pride parades and protests in these photographs of Pride in Europeana.
• Hairdressers, barbers and hairstyles - Enjoy this gallery of vintage and modern hairdressers and barbers - and maybe find some style inspiration for your next hairstyle.
• Bees and beekeeping - Bees are invaluable to our ecosystem, and have been kept by humans for tens of thousands of years. Explore the world of bees and beekeeping with these images from Europeana.
• Trees in Art - From calming to chilling and great forests to solitary trunks, explore these artworks which depict trees in urban and rural landscapes. Part of Urban Tree Festival
• Performers from the Eurovision Song Contest - Singers and musicians from the 65 years of the Eurovision Song Contest, as found in the collections of Europe's museums, galleries, libraries and archives.
• Four-leaf clover - Believed to possess medicinal powers since the 17th century, the four-leaf clover became a good luck charm in Victorian times. These rare, green plants are a much-coveted gift and a symbol often used in brand logos. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Cul…
• The Great Indoors - In kitchens, bedrooms, studios and more, artists across Europe have been inspired by domestic scenes and settings. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
• Heroes of medicine - Inventions and innovations in all aspects of life made the 20th century a true century of change. As a tribute to healthcare workers keeping us safe and healthy, we created this gallery of gamechangers in recent medicine history. Gallery curated by Europe…
• Endpapers - Endpapers are the first sheets of paper you encounter when you open a book, literally holding the book together. Find out more about endpapers in our blog.
• Playing Games - One of the best ways to pass the time is by playing games, by yourself or with friends! Games like chess, checkers, card games and board games are great to play when you're stuck inside. Discover historical games and the people who played them in this…
• Spring flowers - This gallery features the blooms and blossoms of all sorts of flowers in paintings, fashion, design, and photographs. Find your favourite depictions of tulips, roses, hydrangeas, bluebells, lavender, cherry blossoms, poppies, sunflowers, and more.
• Easter eggs - Across Europe, Easter is celebrated with Easter eggs. This gallery presents Easter eggs from across the continent, decorated in a variety of ways and techniques. Curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
• Toilet paper - A household essential which in the time of crisis is easier to find in a museum than in a shop.
• Mansplaining in art - Added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2018, the word mansplaining refers to condescending and chauvinistic behaviour, often directed by men towards women, but the idea has been around for ages. We take a light-hearted look through the archives.
• Equal Pay - Throughout the world, men and women are not paid equally for doing the same jobs. In this gallery, you will find photos, documents and posters addressing this issue.
• Hermits - Hermits wilfully isolate themselves from the rest of the world, being the champions of social distancing avant la lettre. Find out how hermits and cloistered living were depicted in painting, drawing, and more.
• Suffragettes - Women's suffrage, the right for women to vote, was a long and hard battle that began at the start of the 19th Century. This gallery highlights the feminist fight for social reform and a voice for women in politics.
• Julia Margaret Cameron - Julia Margaret Cameron took up photography at the age of 48 after having received a camera as a gift. Her style, using 'soft focus' wasn't widely appreciated in her times. You can explore her work in this gallery.
• Washing your hands - Now and throughout history, in troubled times of epidemic and pandemic, such as coronavirus, washing hands is an important part of personal hygiene, preventing the contraction and spread of disease.
• LGBTQ+ artists and art - This gallery features both artworks by LGBTQ+ artists and their portraits from across Europe.
• Interesting Interiors - From an artist's atelier to a lawyer's office, from an inside of the church to a bookshop – take a look at all these depictions of various interiors.
• Abstract art - Shying away from the figurative, abstract art favours bringing the interplay of colours and lines to the forefront. This gallery features vivid, evocative abstract art in different art styles and genres, from expressionism to symbolism over cubism and sur…
• Tranquil spaces - When in need of some calm, explore this gallery of beautifully serene landscapes and peaceful nature views.
• Beautiful views - Explore this gallery of beautiful views, vistas and landscapes in artworks from across Europe
• Carnival celebrations - Carnival is celebrated mostly in February. This gallery presents photographs, paintings and artefacts reflecting the many ways carnival is marked across Europe. Curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
• Growing Up Black - The everyday lives of people from the African diaspora captured by photographers Normski, Dennis Morris, James Barnor, Al Vandenberg, Armet Francis and John Heywood.
• Weddings and marriages - Wedding traditions across Europe vary. This gallery showcases paintings, photographs and artefacts relating to wedding and marriage traditions reflecting our diverse continent. Curated by Europeana Common Culture partners.
• Life on Polaroid - Ever since Edwin Land conceived of the instant camera in 1943, Polaroid has been synonymous with instant photography. Browse Polaroids here and read more on our blog.
• LGBTQ+ lives and heritage - This gallery presents queer histories and cultural heritage collections relating to LGBTQ+ lives, communities and campaigns across Europe.
• Masterpieces of Byzantine mosaic: St Saviour in Chora - A unique overview of the calligraphic mosaics decorating the walls of the church of the monastery of St. Saviour in Chora in Istanbul
• Green - In this gallery, we explore the colour green - the colour of nature, acceptance, emeralds and envy. Want to #ColourOurCollections? Check out our colouring books.
• Rats - 2020, in Chinese astrology, is the year of the rat. This gallery presents portrayals of rats in cultural heritage - whether as pest or pet.
• Byzantine wall paintings in Kastoria, Greece - The gallery presents a selection of photographs of five eminent Byzantine churches in Kastoria, Greece decorated with wall paintings, dating from the 9th to the 16th century.
• Blue - In this gallery, we explore the colour blue - the colour of the sea, the sky, sorrow and safety. Want to #ColourOurCollections? Check out our colouring books.
• Good and Evil in Byzantine Art - Byzantine art often depicts the polarities of good and evil, based on religious and other popular beliefs. This gallery explores such manifestations and their afterlife in mainstream religious symbols and less conventional imagery.
• Disabilities in art - This gallery features depictions of disabilities in artworks across centuries, reflecting the diverse lives, experiences and treatment of people with disabilities. Gallery curated with #DisabilityHistory twitter community
• Depictions of the Virgin in Byzantine art - The gallery shows a selection of images dedicated to the Virgin Mary, depicted in paintings, mosaics and sculptures of Byzantine art.
• Board games - Playing board games with friends and family has been popular for centuries. This gallery shows a variety of board games from across Europe, maybe inspiring you to fetch a games from your cupboard and start the fun!
• Portraits of Emperor Justinian I - Justinian I reigned in the middle of the 6th century, considered a golden age of the Byzantine Empire. Mosaics, ivories and coins give us an idea of his appearance, personality, characteristics and of the power of iconography.
• Playing Cards - Playing cards are not much more than cardboard rectangles with print, but we use and collect them to play, to learn and even predict the future. This gallery features playing cards from across Europe: small works of art and design throughout the ages.
• O Christmas tree - Christmas trees, decorated with tinsels, baubles, lights, candles and more, are symbols of the holidays all across Europe. Enjoy this gallery of Christmas trees, and happy holidays to all from us at Europeana. Curated by Europeana Common Culture project…
• Birds of the Byzantine - Bird symbols are omnipresent in Byzantine art. It is considered as an essential element in many decorations and art pieces of the era. Birds can be seen as animals whose interpretation was directly connected to a series of symbolic meanings.
• Migration in artworks - Migration and art are intertwined, with migration inspiring artists as well as sometimes reflecting artists' own migration. This gallery shows depictions of migration and refugee experiences in artworks from across Europe.
• The Office - Offices, familiar workplaces for many of us, have changed greatly, from our ways of working to technology. This gallery presents offices, as workplaces in progress. Curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
• Baptism and Baptisteries in the Byzantine Era - Early in the Christian Era, initiation into Christianity by baptism marked a significant turn in the life of an individual. This gallery gives a glimpse of the impressive architectural legacy and of the variety of structural and decorative baptisteries in…
• Generating electricity and power - Water, coal, oil, nuclear or wind: for centuries, people have harnessed nature and science to generate energy and electricity for industrial power. This gallery present some of the ways we generate power across Europe. Curated by Europeana Common Cultur…
• Pollution: an industrial legacy - Our shared industrial heritage hasn't only affected our economies and lives, but also our planet and landscapes, often negatively. This gallery explores pollution as a legacy of industrialisation across Europe.
• In the factory - Modern industry invented the factory, where workers became cogs in a machine. This gallery brings together photographs of factories and workers from across Europe. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners.
• Strikes and industrial protests - Industrial heritage isn't just the story of firms, but the stories of workers and their experiences. This gallery shows images from across Europe of when workers have gone on strike and fought for their rights and freedoms. Curated by Europeana Comm…
• Children at work: images of child labour - For centuries, children across Europe and beyond have been made to work in domestic and industrial settings, often exploited, mistreated and ignored. This gallery shows photographs and paintings of children working. Gallery curated by Europeana Common C…
• Lighthouses across Europe - On coastlines all around Europe, lighthouses have guided sailors and ships to safety. This gallery of photographs shines a light on the architecture of lighthouses across the continent. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
• Europe at work during World War One - During World War One, soldiers did not always fight - they also had other work to do. And, off course, at the home front and in countries not involved in the war business went on as usual - if possible.
• The industry of making war: machinery - This gallery presents some of impressive machinery used at or behind the Austro-Hungarian front in World War I
• Women at work - Whether in the home or in a workplace, women's work has long been overlooked. This gallery of photographs and paintings presents women at work, raising questions of equality, rights and work-life balance.
• Mining and miners - Mining, a major industry across Europe, has employed millions of people while raising questions about working conditions, safety and environmental effects. This gallery presents photographs and artefacts about mining. Curated by Europeana Common Culture…
• Fishing - Fishing is an ancient practice dating back millennia that occupies and employs people to catch, process and prepare fish for human consumption. Traditionally part of community life, fishing is increasingly done at industrial scale.
• Textile industry - From its role at the forefront of the industrial revolution to today's fast fashion, the textile industry - whether cotton and linen, weaving and spinning - has employed people across Europe for centuries. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture…
• Art & Industrial Heritage - Artists have long been fascinated by how we work. From the early years of the industrial revolution, artists have portrayed places, people and our industrial heritage - both celebrating and critiquing. This gallery brings together art from around Europe i…
• Ports and Harbours - Ports and harbours connect water and land, towns and cities, and countries across seas, as well as providing livelihoods to communities. This gallery showcases images of ports and harbours across Europe. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture proje…
• Grand Hotel Europa - Hotels are not simply places to stay and relax, but places of work for many people. This gallery shows photographs and illustrations of grand hotels across Europe. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
• Telephones through time - The telephone has become an essential tool of communication – from its invention in 1876 to the ever-connected mobile and conference calls we have today. This gallery tracks the development of telephones through time.
• Travel and tourism ephemera - Labels, tickets, leaflets, baggage tags... this gallery of paper ephemera from the travel and tourism industry offers a fascinating window to the world of transport and holidaying across Europe.
• Industrial architecture across Europe - Factories, workshops, power plants and more - these buildings are where European industrial heritage was created. This gallery explores industrial architecture across Europe. Gallery curated by Europeana Common Culture project partners
• Rugby in Europe in the past and present - From its establishment in the 1840s to today, rugby has been played by professional and amateur teams in many European countries. This gallery presents sporting photography, memorabilia and artworks related to rugby in Europe.
• Working lives across Europe - Across Europe, work isn’t just what we do. It’s often who we are and where we’ve come from. It’s an integral part of our cultural heritage. This gallery of vintage imagery explores our industrial and labour-related heritage.
• The Artist's Studio - Whether a place of work, contemplation or conviviality, the studio reflects the artist's personality, practice and creative imagination.
• Albrecht Dürer - Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528) was a remarkably gifted German artist of the Renaissance period. Born in Nuremberg, one of Europe's leading artistic centres, Dürer was a brilliant painter, printmaker, draughtsman and writer.
• Synagogues - Synagogues, Jewish communities' places of worship, have been found across Europe for millennia. This gallery of photographs, postcards and drawings of synagogues - many of which are sadly no longer present - illustrate the rich religious and architect…
• Aerial Photography - Europa von oben: Diese Galerie zeigt Fotos europäischer Landschaften, die von oben aufgenommen wurden – Luftbilder von Flugzeugen veranschaulichen die landschaftliche Vielfalt in Europa.
• Summer holidays in the past - Summer in Europe is a time of sunshine, relaxation and holidays. These vintage photographs are a snapshot, showing how we have spent our summer days in the past. Gallery curated by Larissa Borck, Swedish National Heritage Board
• Ice cream - Ice cream, eis, gelato... eating and enjoying ice-cream is a quintessential summertime activity. This gallery presents vintage photography and artefact showing our love of ice-cream all across Europe. Gallery curated by Larissa Borck, Swedish National H…
• Hot air balloons - Since the early ballooning days of the French Montgolfier brothers and the Italian daredevil Vincenzo Lunardi, much has changed. Nonetheless flying hot air balloons has survived as a sport and past-time to this day.
• Group portraits - Clubs, classes, communities, families, friends, meetings and more coming together to mark the moment for history. These group portraits are fascinating snapshots of moments and communities in time.
• Reading newspapers - Whether being informed of important world events or catching up with local news, reading newspapers has been an important part of our lives for 100s of years. This gallery shows some of the ways artists and photographers have depicted us reading newspaper…
• Cooking tools through time - From the earliest archaeological finds to more recent technology, this gallery presents an overview of the tools and equipment we have used to prepare our food.
• Ohara Koson - Japanese printmaker Ohara Koson's art is full of 'kacho-ga' style (literally ‘images of flowers and birds’). His delicate, richly coloured artworks are animated by animal and plant life. Despite being widely published and prolific, relatively …
• Endangered Species - Of the plants and animals we know about, there are more than 16,000 endangered species. 99% of these are at risk due to human activities. This gallery highlights a selection of endangered and threatened plants and animals from across the world.
• Postage stamps - Postage stamps have long been valued by collectors and philatelists around the world. These stamps show national and international symbols as well as reflecting global events and movements through history.
• Voting in elections - Voting and elections are an essential part of democracy and governance all around the world. This gallery of vintage photography from around Europe shows how we have voted over the years.
• Parenting in art - Being a parent involves many skills, talents and activities. This gallery of paintings, drawings and more show how artists have depicted parents - both mothers and fathers - throughout time.
• Vintage chocolate advertising - Here's a sweet treat: this gallery presents chocolate advertising from across Europe
• Romani people in Europe - This gallery of photographs reflects the rich heritage and traditions of Romani people living across Europe, as well as reflecting the stigma, discrimination and misrepresentation faced by these communities.
• Silhouettes: a century of female fashion - Between 1900 and 1999, fashions changed along with attitudes to women, their role in society and their clothing and bodies. This gallery presents a chronological snapshot of the changing silhouettes of women's fashion in the 20th century.
• Corsets - Women have worn corsets for centuries as an integral part of their wardrobes. Corsets fell from fashion during the 20th century, seen as cruel and uncomfortable. This gallery shows how corsets developed through the years.
• Elsa Schiaparelli - Discover beautiful gowns, evening wear and more by iconic fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, one of the most prominent figures in Parisian couture fashion.
• Cycling - From a leisurely cycle through the countryside to fast-paced races, cycling is a pan-European hobby, sport and means of transport. Feel the wind in your hair, race your friends down the street, or escape down the countryside with these images of bikes and…
• Handwritten notes in books - Whether it’s inscriptions, annotations or doodles, readers have always made their marks in books as decoration, aids to memory and signs of ownership.
• Olga Boznanska - Olga Boznanska (1865-1940) was a notable artist in her native Poland and across Europe. Read about her life and work in this guest post from the National Museum in Warsaw.
• Alphabets - Alphabets are the building blocks of the written languages in Europe, used to communicate, teach and decorate. Explore the beauty of typography, alphabets and languages in this gallery.
• Pink - In this gallery, we explore the colour pink, often associated with charm, romance and sweetness. Want to #ColourOurCollections? Check our latest colouring book.
• Maria Sibylla Merian - Maria Sibylla Merian (1647–1717) was a naturalist and scientific illustrator, and one of the first naturalists to observe insects directly. Read about her in our exhibition.
• Death and Burial - Humans have dealt with the deceased in different ways according to culture and timeframe, but almost always rituals have been created around the concept of death. Explore the archaeological remains showing the rituals of death and burial in this gallery.
• Illuminated Initials - Many medieval manuscripts are full of decorated capital letters that come in all styles and sizes. But what was their purpose? Read in our blog!
• Surimono - the finest Japanese prints - Surimono are a genre of Japanese woodblock print. Produced in small numbers for a mostly educated audience of literati, surimono were often more experimental and extravagant than commercial prints.
• Archaeologists at work - Archaeologists aren't always found deep in a trench sifting through rubble, but it's during their field work that they're often most visible. This gallery depicts archaeologists during their daily work: digging, excavating, researching, observ…
• Lyre, Lyre - The lyre, often seen held by mythical characters such as Orpheus and Apollo, comes in all shapes and sizes. Discover plenty of variations of lyres in this gallery.
• Party in Europeana - Here are some party pictures to get into a celebratory mood!
• Ellis Island, gateway to the United States - This gallery provides a glimpse of the experience migrants had to endure when moving to a new home through Ellis Island, the United States' busiest immigrant inspection station for over 60 years.
• Book Covers - "Don't judge a book by its cover", goes the popular phrase, but striking cover art stays long in our memories. Here's a variety of book cover designs, from children's fiction to classics of world literature.
• 1914-1918: Italy - Although a member of the Triple Alliance with Austria-Hungary and Germany, Italy did not join them in 1914, but a year later entered the war on the opposing side with Entente Powers. This Europeana 1914-1918 Centenary Tour gallery highlights a selection o…
• Everyday treasures - Sometimes when moving to a new place, it's not always possible to carry many possessions. These simple everyday items remind us how objects can connect us to home, to our loved ones, to migration journeys and to our cultures.
• Propaganda Postcards from World War I - In this gallery you can find examples of postcards which have circulated and influenced public opinion during First World War. Read how the postcard became a weapon of propaganda in our blog.
• Utagawa Hiroshige - Utagawa (also known as Ando) Hiroshige (1797–1858) is often considered the last great master of ukiyo-e – the Japanese tradition of woodblock prints and paintings that flourished in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
• Autochrome - With a patent application first lodged by the Lumière brothers in late 1903, autochrome was an additive three-colour photographic process. It consists of a mosaic of colours on a glass plate, designed to be viewed using hand-held devices or projected usin…
• Autumn in Art - Autumn has inspired artists for centuries. This gallery shows how artists have depicted the harvest season through colourful paintings and drawings.
• Beetles and Butterflies - Nature of Turkestan in Drawings - Ernst Kleiber, German prisoner of war, created a richly-illustrated manuscript while in Russian custody in Central Asia (1915-1918). Take a look at those detailed sketches of the flora and fauna of Turkestan, the region where he was held captive.
• Trading places: migration and new businesses - While settling in new nations, people who are refugees or have migrated have been setting up and working in new businesses. This gallery shows stores, cafes, restaurant, bakeries and more bringing benefits to their communities.
• 1914-1918: Hungary - Part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the dissolution of the Dual Monarchy in 1918, Hungary was changed profoundly by World War One. Images in this gallery provide you with an impression of what happened during four years of warfare.
• From balloon to blimp: staying afloat - Selection of images of airships, balloons, zeppelins and blimps. Join us on a journey through the clouds in some of the most imaginative floating vessels in history.
• Budapest - Hungary’s capital is bisected by the river Danube and its origins began with Aquincum, a Celtic settlement. Hungarians arrived in the territory in the 9th century and today, its famous Chain Bridge links Buda with Pest, united in 1873. Gallery curated by …
• Field Postcards 1914-1918 - This gallery shows German postcards sent by soldiers to their families during World War One. Surprising images, colourful content and serious matters alternate in this selection of ‘Feldpostkarten’.
• 1914-1918: Belgian refugees in The Netherlands - After the invasion of Belgium by the German Army over a million Belgians fled to the Netherlands. This gallery shows daily life in specially built refugee camps. Read more about it in our blog.
• Rainbows - Rainbows have been used as symbols for centuries, from biblical scenes to heraldry to the symbol of pride. This gallery shows all the colours of the rainbow in manuscripts, posters, paintings, and more.
• Journeys of migration - Migration occurs everywhere and at anytime, sometimes forced, sometimes by choice. This gallery shows photographs, sketches and drawing of people in transit, leaving their homes in search of new horizons.
• Tattoos - From decorative to symbolic, tattoos have been worn on people's bodies for centuries. This gallery features tattoos across cultures and time periods, showing the art of this body modification.
• Vilhelm Hammershøi - Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864-1916) is well known for his atmospheric interiors, landscapes and portraits, painted in muted tones and colours.
• Early depictions of musical instruments - A selection of lutes, harps and other instruments, being played by humans, animals and others
• Leeuwarden - In 2018, Leeuwarden together with Friesland is the Cultural Capital of Europe. Below you can enjoy artworks and objects connected with Friesland or created by Frisian artists.
• 1914-1918: Serbia - Our third gallery of the Europeana 1914-1918 Centenary Tour looks at Serbia during World War One.
• Children Reading - "There are perhaps no days of our childhood we lived so fully as those we spent with a favourite book" – Marcel Proust
• Migration: writing home - Staying in contact with loved ones has never been easier than today. Still, people always tried to stay in contact with their families and friends after moving far away. Browse our selection of migrants' letters and postcards home!
• Keyboards - Although these instruments are all played by operating a chromatically arranged keyboard, the sounds produced can be generated by plucking or striking strings, by using columns of air, or electronically.
• Spring - Enjoy depictions of spring in Europeana, filled with birds, flowers and sunny skies with dappled clouds.
• Lisbon - Panoramas, views, scenery, culture and more from Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal.
• 1914-1918: Luxembourg - In this second gallery of the Europeana 1914-1918 Centenary Tour we highlight a selection of images depicting life in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg during the First World War.
• Early photographs of Japanese musicians - A selection of photographs of Japanese musicians from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century
• Women in World War I - March is Women's History Month - we want to remember the diverse roles women played in World War I: They participated as nurses in the front lines, took over jobs at home formerly done by men and cared for their families.
• Gal pals - Women rule the world. This gallery - for International Women's Day - shows groups of women, highlighting the power of female solidarity.
• Hats and Headgear - When it comes to accessorizing, one can never go too big or too bold! This gallery boasts plenty of ideas for fashionable headgear and inspiring examples of adventurous hat design.
• Winter Sports - When the temperature drops it's time to hit the slopes or the ice rink. Strap on your snowshoes, skis or skates and see how winter sports were enjoyed in the past with these vintage photos and historical paintings from across Europe.
• Jazz In Concert - A selection of jazz concerts on Europeana
• Jazz Ephemera - A selection of posters, paintings and photographs from the world of jazz
• Jazz Greats - A selection of jazz artists on Europeana
• Albert Edelfelt - From promising young painter to European celebrity, Albert Edelfelt (1854-1905) was Finland’s first cosmopolitan art icon. His work was admired by, among many others, Vincent van Gogh.
• Calendars - This gallery shows calendars and others ways to show days and date and tell the time.
• Famous migrants - This gallery highlights a selection of well-known people from across Europe, who worked in the arts and sciences and were migrants or refugees
• Barrel organs - The barrel refers to a cylinder with raised teeth which rotates within the organ. As the cylinder rotates, the teeth raise levers, allowing air to pass into pipes.
• Skylines and panoramas - Photographs, sketches and paintings showing the skylines, panoramas, and architecture of cities and towns
• Winter wonderland - Here are some scenes in paintings, photographs, drawings and more of how people across Europe and the world celebrate and enjoy life when the weather gets colder.
• Holiday snapshots - A selection of artworks and vintage photos highlights people enjoying summer days.
• Valihas - The valiha is a stringed instrument from Madagascar, comprising strings of varying lengths arranged on raised bridges around a section of bamboo tube. The strings can be made either from strips of the bamboo itself or from some other material. It is playe…
• Planes, trains and automobiles - A variety of vehicles used for transport through air, rail, road or water, including motorcycles, boats and aeroplanes.
• Calligraphy across cultures - Across the world different cultures have combined handwriting and art to create aesthetic works of text. These differing traditions across communities and timespans are fascinating to compare.
• Animals - Exotic and domestic animals represented in art and photography.
• Rivers and canals - Rivers, canals and lakes from across Europe and beyond, as depicted in painting, photographs, maps and more
• Treasures of the Mauritshuis - The Mauritshuis is famous for its unique collection of paintings by Dutch and Flemish masters from the Golden Age. Here is a selection of our favourite works.
• Rising from the deep: sea monsters! - At the edges of the known world, in the depths of the seas, great monsters lurk. Based on myths and travellers' tales artists and mapmakers gave them form.
• Seascapes in art - Seas surround us, inspiring artists for centuries. Explore these seascapes from across Europe, scenes of tranquility, storms, leisure and industry.
• European Folk Costumes - Paintings, engravings and drawings of people wearing traditional, national and folk costumes and clothing from across Europe.
• Stained Glass - Stained glass is a centuries old artform. These windows - in churches, houses, factories, museums and more from buildings in several countries across Europe - show a range of artistic styles.
• Cats - Explore these cultural cats from collections across Europe - these drawings, photographs and paintings show the finest of feline forms.
• Dragons in myth and science - In Europe and the Middle East the dragon was a legendary creature of evil. Noble knights could slay them, holy saints could tame them. But are the dragons of myth based on reality?
• Arched harps - Unlike the Western classical harp, the arched harp does not have a supporting pillar, but a string bearer that arches away from the resonator. Found in East Africa, South East Asia and other regions, with depictions existing from ancient Egypt and India.
• Pluriarcs - A pluriarc is an instrument with several bows, each one with a string attached. Found in Southern, West and Western Central Africa.
• Take a bow! - The bow of an instrument - because of its shape, weight, strength and balance - can be as important as the instrument itself. Bows have many shapes and sizes - here are just a few!
• Sports photography by Heinrich Hamann - Heinrich Hamann (1883-1975) learned to be a photographer in his father’s atelier. A keen gymnast, Hamann portrayed many athletes in action. This gallery pays tribute to his exceptional work, in which movement is captured beautifully.
• The Music of Machines - A selection of machines whose sounds are recorded and moulded into music
• Parrots - A gallery of beautiful parrots from Europeana - in paintings, sculpture and photography.
• Mediaeval beasts - Depictions of animals in mediaeval times required a good memory - and, occasionally, a vivid imagination.
• Mediaeval grotesques - A parade of imaginary creatures found in mediaeval illustrations
• Mediaeval birds - A selection of colourful and wonderful birds, as depicted in mediaeval times
• Thank you for the music! - Passionate flute playing, guitar wizardry and trumpet serenades: these musical scenes abound in joy and dedication, with a delightful touch of quirkiness.
• Wilhelm Weimar - Photographer Wilhelm Weimar (1857-1917) had a highly individual style. His Herbarium of 1901 is a unique portfolio of organic compositions that testifies to his striking sense of composition, texture and detail.
• Healthy mind, healthy body - Juvenal's 2000-year-old motto 'A healthy mind in a healthy body' is still valid in today's keep-fit culture. Mental well-being is often connected to regular physical exercise, shown in many varieties here!
• The Magic Lantern - The magic lantern was the most popular, creative and versatile instrument for visual communication before cinema. Through projection, the static medium of the photograph acquired new dynamics and a heightened sense of realism.
• Europäische Landschaften und Wahrzeichen - Paintings of the landscapes and landmarks of Europe showing the variety and beauty of this great continent
• Highlights of Europeana Fashion - Highlights from the collections of the museums and brand archives in Europeana Fashion
• Don Giovanni's tour of Europe - Travel through Europe and see these depictions of Don Giovanni / Don Juan
• Celebrity fashion - The meaning of celebrity can be stretched to signify ‘fame’ in its absolute form: something that can be either linked to people, but to objects as well.
• Art Nouveau posters - Art Nouveau posters from the famous art movement. The latter half of the 19th century saw an increase in print media and advertising. Explore more in exhibition Art Nouveau - A Universal Style
• Clothes for the Ballroom - Balls were an occasion to meet, chat, have fun and... show off! Browse this gallery to find the finest 19th and 20th century creations and toilettes for balls from Europeana Fashion Collection!
• Monstrous musical instruments - Some musical instruments were works of art in themselves, frequently decorated with, or shaped into, dragons, monsters or other legendary creatures.
• Eccentric Fashion - From the too big to the too small, fashion is a place where to experiment. Explore fashion design in its most extreme forms and let the eccentric blow your mind.
• Flowergems - Celebrate springtime with the most shimmering flowers that you can find in Europeana Fashion archive!
• Fashion Forward - Conquer the space with this astral selection of Europeana Fashion items perfect to reach to the stars!
• Lithuanian opera costumes - Vintage photography of scenes and costumes from opera productions and the Kaunas State Theatre, one of the oldest functioning theatres in Lithuania. These photographs come from the collection of Kaunas City Museum.
• Embroidery - Follow the rich plot thread of this embroidered selection of pieces from our collection! From the 17th century to the most contemporary designs, enjoy the beauty of embroidery.
• Artists' self-portraits - Artists' self-portrait's show the ways in which artists have portrayed themselves through time. These portraits show thoughts and feelings about individual artists, their art and the societies in which they lived and worked.
• Fashionable prints - From the traditional to the most cheerful one, have a look at the prints in our Europeana Fashion collection!
• Grand concert halls - Photographs, drawings, paintings and postcards of Europe's grand opera houses, concert halls and theatres.
• The Uniform - Discover the many forms and definitions of ‘uniform’ and the intricate relationship fashion establishes with power, representation and identity.
• Colorblock - Sometimes just one colour is enough! Find your favourite in this multicoloured theme of monochrome pieces from Europeana Fashion's collection.
• Harpsichords as art - Harpsichords were often works of arts themselves with the inside of the cover a canvas for paintings.
• Animalier - There are many less obvious ways in which animals contribute to fashion, and this theme focuses on all the designs from Europeana Fashion's collection which feature animals and beasts!
• Flamenco - Experience the passion, rhythm and beauty of flamenco dance through this collection of black and white photographs.
• The Gala - Galas have been portrayed in stories and fairytales as pivotal moments in the articulation of the narrative, and the clothes designed for this events reflect the alluring atmosphere of these moments.
• The hurdy-gurdy - A stringed instrument, sounded by a rotating wheel creating a drone, while the pitch of the instrument is altered by keys. These instruments are often ornately decorated with scrolls carved into the shape of a human head.
• Ballet - In this gallery, we highlight beautiful vintage images of ballet dancers.
• Swimwear - A selection of looks and objects showing how people (un)dressed on the beach
• Electric guitars - In this gallery we highlight electric guitars provided by Cité De La Musique, France.
• Art Nouveau glassware - Art Nouveau glassmakers returned their work to the furnace many times, adding layers of textures and decorative elements. Find out more in our Art Nouveau exhibition.
• Masculin Féminin - Do objects have a gender? The intricate relationship between fashion and identity can be explored through the stories of those objects that, for their appearance, history and use, are linked to the theme of gender.
• Art Nouveau jewellery - Art Nouveau jewellers styled fashionable pieces for their elite clients. Find out more in our Art Nouveau exhibition.
• Lamellophones - Lamellophones are found all over Africa. Their names - for example, mbiras, lukembes, kalimbas - differ from region to region, as do the way they are made and, also, the materials from which they are made.
• Art Nouveau ceramics - Art Nouveau ceramicists experimented with new forms and innovative glazing techniques. Find out more in our Art Nouveau exhibition.
• Fashion for Travel - Ever since travelling became an accessible activity in the nineteenth century, 'travel time' has been made a fashionable event in its own right.
• The Finnish kantele - Tradition has it that the very first kantele was made using the jawbone of a pike and the hair of a maiden. Kanteles are generally made of wood, varying in size, shape and in the number of strings used.
• Art by female artists - Celebrating artworks by a selection of significant female artists from across Europe and throughout history
• Playing the accordion - The accordion is played across Europe, an important instrument in many countries' folk and popular music
• Sportswear fashion - We label many activities as 'leisure' - here are some of the outfits especially designed for these kinds of activities.
• The swinging 60s - Sights and sounds of the swinging 60s from across Europe
• Sartorial masculinity - A glimpse into the history of menswear, as showcased in portraits and photographs of men of different times and places
• Haute Couture - Haute Couture is synonymous with craftsmanship and spectacle: this gallery gathers some of the most exquisite examples from the archive
• Music in paintings - In this gallery, we highlight paintings illustrating music in various ways.
• Fashion from WW1 - Fashion from the period between 1914 and 1918 era reflected the bygone days of the Époque, the war itself and the first waves of modernism. Rediscovering how these different styles could exist together and merge is a way of analysing society.
• Winterwear - Coats, scarves, furs, capes: a collection of cool styles for cold weather.
• Choirs - Communities from across Europe raising their voices in song
• Paper fashion - Over the centuries, fashion has been illustrated in order to disseminate it, fixing its charm on paper. From drawings to sketches, from plates to prints, discover the many techniques implied in imagining and reproducing fashion items, turning them into po…
• Masterpieces from the United Kingdom - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked British cultural ministries and institutions to select highlights of art from across the United Kingdom.
• Masterpieces from Sweden - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Swedish Ministry of Culture to select highlights from Swedish art collections. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Spanish art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Spanish Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Spanish art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Slovenian art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Slovenian Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Slovenian art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Romanian art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Romanian Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Romanian art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Portuguese art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Portuguese Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Portuguese art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Polish art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Polish Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Polish art. Here is their selection.
• Masterpieces of Norwegian art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Norwegian Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Norwegian art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces from the Netherlands - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Ministry of Culture of the Netherlands to select highlights of Dutch art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces from Malta - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Maltese Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Maltese art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Lithuanian art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Lithuanian Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Lithuanian art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Latvian art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Latvian Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Latvian art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Italian art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Italian Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Italian art. Here is their selection.
• Masterpieces of Irish art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Irish Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Irish art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Hungarian art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Hungarian Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Hungarian art. Here is their selection.
• Masterpieces of Greek art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Greek Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Greek art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces from Germany - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the German Ministry of Culture to select highlights from German art collections. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of French art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the French Ministry of Culture to select highlights of French art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Finnish art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Finnish National Gallery to select highlights of Finnish art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Estonian art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Estonian Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Estonian art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Danish art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the National Gallery of Denmark to select highlights of Danish art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces from the Czech Republic - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Czech Republic Ministry of Culture to select highlights of Czech art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces from Cyprus - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture to select their artistic highlights. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces of Croatian art - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia to share their highlights of Croatian art. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces from Belgium - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Belgian Ministry of Culture to select some artistic highlights from Belgian collections. Read how they made their selection.
• Masterpieces from Austria - During the Europeana 280 campaign, we asked the Austrian Ministry of Culture to select highlights from Austrian art collections. Read how they made their selection.