Burgenland's Greatest Museums
When thinking of Burgenland, Lake Neusiedler is usually the first thing that comes to one’s mind. But the state also offers some very interesting museums well worth a visit ...
Burg Forchtenstein
Forchtenstein Castle is more than just an imposing castle: With over 20,000 exhibits the Forchenstein Castle Museum ranks among Central Europe’s largest private museums. More
Haydn House Eisenstadt
The lovingly restored baroque Haydn House in Eisenstadt is one of Burgenland’s major cultural attractions. More
Burgenland Provincial Museum
Burgenland’s mild climate and fertile soils favored settlements in this region as early as the Neolithic Age. Those who wish to learn more about the province’s history, culture and landscapes shouldn’t miss out on the “Landesmuseum Burgenland”. More
Dorfmuseum Mönchhof
The Dorfmuseum Mönchhof reenacts the past in Seewinkel. A compilation of old houses, workshops, pieces of furniture and tools, give visitors a good idea of how the people used to live, work and celebrate. More
Carinthian Provincial Museum
The crown prince, archduke Rudolf, laid the final founding stone on the museum in 1884 himself and became the patron of the "Rudolfinum", which was named after him until 1918. More
Heinrich Harrer Museum
Heinrich Harrer, explorer, sportsman, mountaineer and geographer, traveled the world and learned about its cultures. He recorded his adventures in over 20 books as well as countless drawings and photographs. More
Museum für Volkskultur
The Museum für Volkskultur (Museum for Folk Art) is dedicated to the life and work of Alpine farmers. The museum’s aim is to illustrate a way of life in high alpine surroundings. More
Museum Stift Melk
The history and contemporary goings-on at Stift Melk are documented in well presented rooms … More
Karikatur Museum
This museum in Krems spotlights European caricatures of the 20th century. There is a special section on Austrian caricature. More
Carnuntum
Some 2000 years ago Emperor Tiberius had a winter camp built here which later became one of the Roman’s empire most important metropolises. More
Salzburg Museum
Salzburg Museum is located inside the carefully renovated Neue Residenz and provides visitors with interesting and entertaining information. More
Mozart's Birth House
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on 27th January 1756 in Getreidegasse, the heart of Salzburg. The exhibition rooms in Mozart’s home give a good idea of how the musical genius used to live. More
Mozart House
Today the former apartment of the Mozart family houses a museum which documents the story of the house and the life of the Mozart family. More
Haus der Natur
At the Haus der Natur (House of Nature) the many different aspects of nature are presented in an interesting and vivid way. Another focus in on Mankind. More
Keltenmuseum Hallein
This unique show provides a good overview of Central Europe’s oldest independent culture. More
Benediktinerstift Admont
Styria's oldest existing monastery is a place of tradition, progress and discourse. The monasteries main attractions are the baroque library and the new museum. More
Stadtmuseum Graz
This exhibition documents the development of Graz. Main attraction is a model of the city (scale 1:300) showing the Schlossberg before the detonation in 1809. More
Kunsthalle Leoben
17,000 exhibits, modern installations and innovative presentation media provide a good overview of Leoben’s 1100 year old history. More
Mauthausen
Today the former Mauthausen Concentration Camp serves a silent memorial for the victims of the Nazi regime, one of history’s most tragic chapters that should never be forgotten. More
Sisi Museum
Sisi Museum in the apartments of the Imperial Palace displays numerous personal objects of Elisabeth and the famous portraits of the beautiful Empress. More
Albertina
The Albertina opened only a few years ago and is both an architectural and cultural highlight with an incredibly extensive art collection. Dürer’s world-famous Hare, for instance, is hiding in its archives …. More
Galerie Belvedere
This Baroque masterpiece houses one of Europe's most important museums. In the Upper Belvedere the world's largest collection of paintings by Gustav Klimt, alongside works by Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka are on display. More
Wien Museum
Wien Museum presents a broad selection of collections and exhibitions including everything from the city’s history to art, from fashion to everyday culture, from the beginnings of settlement to the present. More
KunstHaus Wien
The artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, famous for the biomorphic public housing project in Vienna's 3rd district, created this very unique building. More
Leopold Museum
Leopold Museum accommodates the largest and most important collection of modern Austrian art. Over 5000 exhibits are on display in the former royal stables. More
