Karikaturmuseum Exterior view with caricature

JUHUU-biläum

25 Years Karikaturmuseum Krems

© KMK

JUHUU-biläum! In 2026, the Karikaturmuseum Krems will celebrate its 25th anniversary. As Austria's only museum dedicated to satirical art, it has been showcasing art and humor in all its forms, colors, and strokes since 2001—from political caricatures to comics, from humorous drawings to contemporary cartoons. Discover exciting facts about the museum and its program, from A for Artist Talk with Gerhard Haderer to Z for Enchanting Family Fun with Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson!

A quarter century of critical drawing
Gustav Peichl and Manfred Deix with a model of the Caricature Museum Krems
© W. Thaler

For 25 years—specifically since September 29, 2001—the Karikaturmuseum Krems has been demonstrating the versatility of this art form: social criticism with a wink from Bruno Haberzettl or Gerhard Haderer, surprising perspectives such as Federico Fellini's erotic drawings, and family highlights from Grüffelo to Christine Nöstlinger. Presentations on Ulli Lust, Astrid Langer, and Judith Lava reveal how strongly women influence the scene. In addition, there is the finest satire by Paul Flora, glimpses into the digital present, and great works from the world of comics with Florian Satzinger and The Simpsons. And, of course, Manfred Deix, whose work has accompanied the museum since its inception.

The building itself tells a story: architect and caricaturist Gustav Peichl (IRONIMUS) created a smiling facade with a red nose and a jester's cap as a roof. What else does the striking zigzag roof mean? Which exhibition did the museum open its doors with at the gateway to the Wachau region? Why is it also known as the Deix Museum? Learn more about the history of the museum here!

Exhibition view in Sehnsucht Wald
© KMK, Foto: Agnes Winkler
Artistic trailer for the JUHUU anniversary

To mark the 25th anniversary of the Karikaturmuseum Krems, comic artist Valerie Bruckbög presents the museum from a unique perspective: from the viewpoint of art itself. The artistic trailer is a commissioned work and brings the museum, its atmosphere, and its history to life in a refreshing way.

Exhibitions in the JUHUU anniversary year

Gerhard Haderer is back, the NEINhorn gallops specially to Krems, and Oliver Schopf offers rare insights into prominent trials. Curatorial masterminds Gottfried Gusenbauer and Anna Steinmair have put together a special exhibition program for the JUHUU anniversary year. 

© KMK, Foto: Christian Redtenbacher
Events in the JUHUU anniversary year

You have to celebrate JUHUU-biläen as they come! A series of events for young and old alike—the exhibition program. Discover the program highlights such as the artist talks with Gerhard Haderer or Ulli Lust, the family highlight with Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson, and the special program for International Forest Day. 

Publication on the JUHUU anniversary

JUHUU-biläum. 25 Years of the Karikaturmuseum Krems 
Editors: Gottfried Gusenbauer, Anna Steinmair 
152 pages 
ISBN: 978-3-901261-94-4 
Retail price: €24.90 

Available in the Karikaturmuseum Krems shop

To the museum shop

Our anniversary publication is here! Take a look behind the scenes at the Karikaturmuseum and experience the highlights of recent years. You can browse through a few pages here in advance.

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