Hittisau Women's Museum, Cultural museum in Hittisau, Austria.
The Hittisau Women's Museum occupies the upper floor of a wood and glass structure and displays exhibitions about women's roles in art, history, and social topics. The space hosts various events including films, discussions, and temporary shows on different themes.
The institution was established in 2000 with a focus on documenting women's perspectives and roles across different fields. Over time it has grown to present exhibitions exploring various themes and historical periods.
The museum presents perspectives on how women have contributed to art, history, and daily life in different communities. Visitors encounter works and stories that reflect these roles and their continuing importance.
The museum is on the upper floor of the Feuerwehrhaus und Kulturhaus at the southeastern edge of Hittisau, on a slope above the Subersach. The fire brigade occupies the basement, a seminar room and music rehearsal room are on the ground floor, and the museum is reached upstairs. The building has a fully glazed facade facing the village centre and a silver fir wood construction.
The building shares space with a fire brigade station in the basement level, creating an unusual mix of public services and cultural use. This combination of practical infrastructure and exhibition space won multiple awards for its thoughtful design using silver fir wood.
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