Rainbow Tours – History of Homosexuality at the University of Vienna
About the guided tour
The academic discourse on homosexuality at the University of Vienna emerged in the 19th century, while for long time research focused exclusively on male homosexuality. It was not until the beginning of the 20th century that women were admitted to the University of Vienna. However, regarding the discourse on homosexuality, little changed until the 1980s: Theories of male homosexuality were applied to female homosexuality by way of analogy. Does queer theory allow us to explore new academic frontiers? Historically speaking, Law, Medicine, its particular branch Sexology and Psychology were the central areas of research concerned with homosexuality.
Nowadays, cultural studies are in the forefront of promoting and applying queer theories. The tour of the University of Vienna building, developed in collaboration with Qwien – centre for queer culture and history, explores this complex interplay.
Only on request
- Duration of the tour: around 90 minutes
- Maximum number of participants: 25 persons
Please note: Private tours are not available.
- Costs for group tours: EUR 96.00 per tour
Next to the porter’s desk in the entrance area (aula) of the Main Building of the University of Vienna
Address:
Main Building of the University of Vienna,
Universitätsring 1, 1010 Vienna
- Cancellation up to 14 days before the booked tour: 100 % refund
- 3–13 days before the tour: 50 % refund
- Within 2 days of the tour or no-show: no refund
For further information, please see the General Terms and Conditions for Guided Tours at the University of Vienna.