20 Museums and one Zoo 2024

Joanneum

20 Museums and one Zoo

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Universalmuseum Joanneum

Experience history, art, culture and nature, all in the Universalmuseum Joanneum!

20 museums and one zoo invite you to immerse yourself in the diversity of our collections and to consider current issues from new angles. This handy programme reveals exhibition highlights for 2024. Be inspired!

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Kunsthaus Graz

The architectural landmark of Graz delights its visitors with contemporary art and an unforgettable view of the Old Town!

The largest preserved armoury in the world is among the most popular tourist attractions in Graz and reminds us of a conflict-ridden chapter in Styrian history.

The Styrian Armoury was created in turbulent times: from the 15th to the 18th century, the lives of people living here were shaped by constant military conflicts with Hungarian rebels and the Ottoman Empire.

Built in 1642–44, the armoury served for around 100 years as the ‘central arsenal’ for simple infantrymen and soldiers on horseback. Today it is both a memorial and museum: some 32,000 articles of war are on display in the Styrian Armoury in their historical layout.

Opening hours

April 1 – October 31, 2024:

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–6pm November 1 – December 31, 2024 accessible as part of a tour: Tue–Sun, public holidays, 11am and 2pm (GER), 12.30pm (ENG) as well as upon request

Semester, Easter and Christmas holidays: Tue-Sun, public holidays, 11am–3pm Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz +43-316/8017-9810 zeughaus@museum-joanneum.at www.landeszeughaus.at Landeszeughaus

Indeed, the Kunsthaus is already an attraction by its appearance alone, yet it’s worth getting to know its inner life, too: in its ‘Spaces’, exhibitions can be seen with international contemporary art that tackle social issues and global trends. The luminous BIX facade communicates towards the River Mur and the inner city, while the museum’s ‘Needle’ is a popular viewing platform.

This year, artistic approaches to the world of work will be on display, as will a solo exhibition of the artist Azra Aksamija, who is known for her socially critically works. A further major project is devoted to cultural phenomena that result from asymmetrical power structures, (neo-)colonial relations and migration

The Kunsthaus Graz and the History Museum devote two exhibitions to various aspects of the theme of work.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–6pm Guided tours: Sat, 3:30pm, Sun and public holidays, 11am (GER), Sun, 2pm (EN) as well as upon request Lendkai 1, 8020 Graz +43-316/8017-9200 info@kunsthausgraz.at www.kunsthausgraz.at kunsthausgraz Kunsthaus Graz kunsthausgraz kunsthausgraz

History Museum

This internationally award-winning museum invites visitors to take a historical tour through Styria from the Middle Ages to the present day.

To mark the centenary year ‘100 years of Radio in Austria’, a show is dedicated to the history of radio as it evolved from a scientific experiment to a product suitable for the masses.

The civil war that played out on the streets of Austria in 1934 is also the occasion for the museum to reflect on the momentous events of 90 years ago.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–6pm

Sackstraße 16, 8010 Graz +43-316/8017-9810 geschichte@museum-joanneum.at www.museumfürgeschichte.at MuseumfuerGeschichte

The ways in which Styria has developed over the last 900 years can be explored in the show 100 x Styria. The innovative exhibition Why? attempts to fathom the fascination and grip that the National Socialist regime held over people. The Display Depot showcases the variety of the Cultural Historical and Multimedia Collections.

In 2024 a new exhibition based on the Blaschka Photo Archive engages with the social perspective on women’s work between 1950 and 1970 –which forms of work were photographed, which remained hidden from view?

Folk Life Museum at the Paulustor

The museum’s exhibitions tell of differing living environments and of social and cultural change.

Insights into the variety of museum exhibits in the regions of Styria can be found in the exhibition Who Are You: Styria? 50 selected objects from regional collections have fascinating tales to tell.

Another project, Digidic, encourages greater personal autonomy in the use of digital tools, in the form of art, interactive installations, museum objects as well as workshops and lectures.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–6pm

Paulustorgasse 11–13a, 8010 Graz +43-316/8017-9810 volkskunde@museum-joanneum.at www.volkskundemuseum-graz.at volkskundemuseum_am_paulustor Volkskundemuseum am Paulustor

To mark the centenary of the death of Konrad Mautner, the Folk Life Museum is holding the first-ever dedicated exhibition to the passionate folklorist, researcher and collector. Thousands of photographs owned by the Mautner family that were taken from the 1890s onwards form the starting point.

The exhibition is also on display in the Bad Ischl City Museum from July 18 project of the ‘Cultural Capital of Europe Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024’.

The architecture of the former prince’s residence stands for a worldview in which harmony rules through order. 24 baroque state rooms fascinate us with their original decorations from the 17th and 18th century, more than 500 ceiling paintings, and a sensation from Japan. The Schloss is surrounded by a picturesque landscaped park, one of the most precious protected historical gardens in Styria.

Opening hours

State Rooms:

March 23 – October 31, 2024: Tue–Sun, public holidays

Only accessible as part of a guided tour: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (May to September at 5pm, too), further tours upon request at +43-316/8017-9560 or info-eggenberg@museum-joanneum.at

Park and gardens: March 15 – October 31: daily, 8am–7pm November 1 – March 14: daily, 8am–5pm Eggenberger Allee 90, 8020 Graz +43-316/8017-9560

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Coin Cabinet

The Coin Cabinet welcomes you on a memorable journey of discovery through the centuries with the highlights from the second largest public coin collection in Austria.

Opening hours

March 23 – October 31, 2024:

Tue–Sun, public holidays 10am–6pm November 1 – December 22, 2024 accessible as part of themed tours and by appointment from Tue–Sun.

Schloss Eggenberg, ground floor

+43-316/8017-9560

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Archaeology Museum

Globally unique finds such as the Cult Wagon of Strettweg or the Mask of Kleinklein encourage visitors to this museum to explore in depth living environments from the past.

Dedicated to the ArchaeoRegion South West Styria, a new special exhibition shows highlights of the rich archaeological heritage that tells of human interaction with nature.

Opening hours

March 23 – October 31, 2024: Tue–Sun, public holidays 10am–6pm November 1 – December 22, 2024 accessible as part of themed tours and by appointment from Tue-Sun. Schlosspark, by the Planetengarten +43-316/8017-9560 archaeologie@museum-joanneum.at www.archaeologiemuseum.at archaeologiemuseum_graz Archaeologiemuseum

An exciting mix in the heart of Graz: modern and contempo rary art, insights into the adventure of nature and science, as well as an abundance of reading material in the Styrian State Library, all on offer here.

Opening times

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–6pm

Joanneumsviertel, 8010 Graz

+43-316/8017-9100

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Neue Galerie Graz

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Art from the 19th century to the present and a museum dedicated to the multi-genre artist Günter Brus are what make the Neue Galerie Graz a special experience.

As one of the most important Austrian museums for modern and contemporary art, the Neue Galerie Graz presents prominent highlights from its extensive collection in 2024, including works by Egon Schiele, Herbert Boeckl and Wilhelm Thöny. Other exhibitions show works by Janz Franz, Hermann Nitsch and Günter Waldorf.

The Promotion Prize of the Province of Styria for Contemporary Visual Art illuminates the domestic art scene.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–6pm

Guided tours: Sun, public holidays, 2pm (GER), Sun, 11pm (EN) as well as upon request

Joanneumsviertel, 8010 Graz

Flavia Solva 14

During antiquity, Flavia Solva was one of the most cultivated centres in the Roman province of Noricum.

In 2024, the focus is on animal remains found in Flavia Solva: what animals were found in Styria during the Roman Period and which were eaten?

Opening hours

Freely accessible all year round

Marburger Straße 111, 8435 Wagna +43-316/8017-9560

www.flaviasolva.at archaeologiemuseum_graz Archaeologiemuseum

+43-316/8017-9100

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Joanneumsviertel

BRUSEUM, Neue Galerie Graz

Part of the Neue Galerie Graz, the BRUSEUM is dedicated to the life and work of Günter Brus and also shows works by artists who have shaped and accompanied him. Thus, new exhibitions allow viewers to trace Brus’ development from an actionist artist to a ‘picture-poet’, including the original manuscript of the Irrwisch (‘A Crazy Bundle’). There is also an opportunity to become familiar with the fascinating drawings of Hermann Nitsch.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–6pm www.bruseum.at

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Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum in the Joanneumsviertel invites visitors on a varied tour through the history of the earth and bio-diversity in Styria.

A new special exhibition presents selected treasures from the naturalhistorical collections, which impress us with their beauty, their particular scientific features, or their culturalhistorical importance.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun, public holidays 10am–6pm

Guided tours: Sat, public holidays, 2.30 pm (GER) as well as upon request

Joanneumsviertel, 8010 Graz +43-316/8017-9100

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Center of Science Activities 6

Try it out and have a go: this is the motto of CoSA, the Center of Science Activities!

Practical examples that can be applied, interactive adventures and many surprising experiences all to do with science and technology encourage youngsters from 12 upwards to experiment.

Opening hours

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–6pm Book programme under: www.cosagraz.at/buchen

Joanneumsviertel, 8010 Graz +43-316/8017-9100

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Museums in Schloss Stainz

Embedded in the picturesque West Styrian landscape, Schloss Stainz is a popular destination for excursions. The history of the former Augustinian monastery reaches back to the 13th century. In 1840, Archduke Johann acquired the castle, which is still owned by his descendants today. Archduke Johann’s visions have left their mark on the museums in Schloss Stainz, too: the Hunting Museum, Agriculture Museum and new Erzherzog Johann Museum form a cultural centre for themes closely related to this man’s achievements.

Opening hours

March 23 – December 31, 2024: Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–5pm Guided tours every Sunday, 3pm, as well as upon request

Schlossplatz 1, 8510 Stainz +43-3463/2772-16 info-stainz@museum-joanneum.at www.museen-schloss-stainz.at

Schloss Stainz

Erzherzog Johann Museum Schloss Stainz

A new museum with many original objects dedicated to the eventful life of Archduke Johann.

Archduke Johann was fascinated by the scientific and technical innovations of his time and started numerous civil-society initiatives in 19th century Styria that are still in effect today. The new Erzherzog Johann Museum invites visitors to become familiar with this eventful ‘life for progress’ – with many original objects, including artworks, art-historical exhibits, and documents not yet shown to date.

Opening hours

May 12 – December 31, 2024:

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–5pm Guided tours every Sunday, 3pm, as well as upon request

Schlossplatz 1, 8510 Stainz +43-3463/2772-16 info-stainz@museum-joanneum.at www.erzherzogjohannmuseum-stainz.at

Hunting Museum Schloss Stainz

In Austria’s largest Hunting Museum, the cultural phenomenon of hunting can be explored, as can nature in all its diversity.

Opening hours

March 23 – December 31, 2024:

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–5pm

Guided tours every Sunday, 3pm, as well as upon request

Schlossplatz 1, 8510 Stainz

+43-3463/2772-16

info-stainz@museum-joanneum.at www.jagdmuseum-stainz.at

With its historical weapons, splendid artworks and handicraft objects, as well as many opportunities to learn more about animals in the wild and their habitats, the Hunting Museum appeals not only to hunters. The highly varied exhibition encourages you to explore hunting from historical, sociological and philosophical perspectives, illustrating not least of all the influences that Archduke Johann left on hunting in Styria.

Schloss Trautenfels

Schloss Trautenfels excites visitors with exhibitions on the cultural and natural history of the Styrian Ennstal and Ausseerland – and a fantastic view!

In the Landscape Museum in Schloss Trautenfels, themes of regional culture and nature blend into a multi-faceted kaleidoscope. Schloss Trautenfels, whose history reaches back to the 13th century, surprises with architectural highlights from different eras, too.

Agriculture Museum Schloss Stainz

The Agriculture Museum is devoted to Styria’s agricultural and forest economies.

The Agriculture Museum surveys peasant life from the pre-industrial era up to the agricultural challenges of the modern day. The theme of food occupies a central place here, as do the progressive ideas of Archduke Johann who played a key role in sustai nably modernizing Styrian agriculture in the technical sense.

Opening hours

March 23 – December 31, 2024:

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–5pm Guided tours every Sunday, 3pm, as well as upon request

A new special exhibition presents regionally significant themes in their European and global context, showing by means of a variety of objects what stories the Ennstal and the Liezen district have to tell. Topics here include ‘Geology as the foundation of agriculture’, as well as ‘Habitats for Humans and Animals in Climate Change’, ‘Immaterial Cultural Heritage’, ‘Tourism’, ‘Health’, ‘100 Years of Radio’, and much more besides! Humans and their manifestations of life always lie at the core of these subjects.

The special exhibition is a project held in association with the ‘Cultural Capital of Europe Bad Ischl Salzkammergut 2024’.

Schlossplatz 1, 8510 Stainz

+43-3463/2772-16

info-stainz@museum-joanneum.at www.landwirtschaftsmuseum-stainz.at

Opening hours

March 23 – November 3, 2024: daily, 10am–5pm Guided tours upon request with advance notice

Trautenfels 1, 8951 Stainach-Pürgg +43-3682/222 33 www.schloss-trautenfels.at schlosstrautenfels Schloss Trautenfels

Rosegger Birthplace Alpl

A walk through the forest landscape around the Alpl brings the visitor to the place where the Styrian writer Peter Rosegger spent his childhood.

The Kluppeneggerhof reminds us of the simple living conditions into which Peter Rosegger was born in 1843 and which he described in his writings: cooking took place over the hearth in the open fire kitchen, the central parlour served both for eating and sleeping purposes, and for working in. Besides the home, there are stables, a barn, a rural storehouse and a dried flaxen hut.

Opening hours

March 23 – October 31, 2024:

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–5pm Guided tours upon request

No. 42, 8671 Alpl +43-3855/2375

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Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing

Austria’s largest open-air museum unfolds in the special atmosphere of a nature reserve north of Graz.

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Rosegger Museum Krieglach

Peter Rosegger spent autumn and winter time in Graz, yet in the summer months from 1877 onwards he satisfied his yearning for his rural origins in this country home.

In Rosegger’s former retreat, everyday objects belonging to the author offer interesting insights into his life – also going beyond romantic clichés, for example, as in the exhibition Whom does the Großglockner belong to?

The rooms in which the author worked and died have remained intact since his death in 1918, allowing authentic glimpses into Rosegger’s private lifestyle.

Opening hours

March 23 – October 31, 2024:

Tue–Sun, public holidays, 10am–5pm Guided tours upon request

Roseggerstraße 44, 8670 Krieglach +43-3855/2375

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Rosegger-Geburtshaus & Rosegger-Museum

The Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing shows historical houses in landscapes from Burgenland to Vorarlberg and South Tyrol reaching back six centuries. When walking through the museum valley, visitors gain insight into the life, work and festivities of the peasant population from the old days. Exhibitions, courses and educational offerings enable you to experience first-hand the everyday life of our forefathers; also, they pass on knowledge of old craft techniques. This year’s exhibition titled Precious Junk –Collected (Hi-)Stories is devoted to daily objects from those times, which, as precious museum artefacts, open up new perspectives for our own future.

Opening hours

March 22 – October 31, 2024: daily, 9am–6pm (admission up to 4pm) Guided tours upon request

Enzenbach 32, 8114 Stübing +43-3124/53700 www.freilichtmuseum.at freilichtmuseum_stuebing

Freilichtmuseum Stübing

Public Space Styria

The mission of the Institute for Art in Public Space Styria is to initiate and support art projects in both analogue and digital space.

Accordingly, location-specific artworks are created by regional and international artists, as well as competitions and symposia, in Graz and the regions of Styria. Art in Public Space contributes to the negotiation of social questions from new perspectives. The most varied disciplines are considered such as the visual and performing arts, literature, music, architectural approaches and interdisciplinary art forms of the present. Installations can also be seen at several sites of the Universalmuseum Joanneum, for example, in the Joanneumsviertel and the History Museum.

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Herberstein Animal World

Take an open-air safari in every continent, observing as you do both native and exotic animals almost as they are in the wild. Discover the variety of life in the House of Biodiversity!

More than 700 animals of 85 species from all five continents live in the Herberstein Animal World – so in one day you travel around the world! The House of Biodiversity in the Herberstein Animal World allows visitors to encounter the fascinating world of biological complexity in an innovative way. Interactive digital and analogue stations, and numerous zoological, botanical and fungal preparations and models, all encourage you to engage with this subject in depth.

Buchberg 50, 8223 Buchberg near Herberstein +43-3176/80 777

www.tierwelt-herberstein.at

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Tierwelt Herberstein

Austrian Sculpture Park

The App for Art in Public Space Styria and for the Austrian Sculpture Park

Whenever sculpture and nature encounter one another, a fascinating dialogue is the result. As the seasons change, so the interplay between the artworks and their surroundings changes, too.

Just seven kilometres south of Graz, a unique art museum can be found in the open air: more than 80 sculptures by Austrian and international artists can evolve anew throughout the year in the spacious landscape architecture of the Austrian Sculpture Park. Highlights include works by Nancy Rubins, Erwin Wurm, Werner Reiterer and Yoko Ono.

Opening hours

March 23 – August 31, 2024: daily, 10am–8pm; September 1 – October 31, 2024: daily, 10am–6pm Entrance free of charge

Guided tours upon request +43-316/8017-9200

Thalerhofstraße 85, 8141 Premstätten +43-699/1500-5794

www.skulpturenpark.at austrian_sculpturepark Österreichischer Skulpturenpark

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