The Linz Castle Museum is the largest universal museum in Austria in one place. It offers insights into the natural, cultural and technological history of Upper Austria from the beginning of life up to the 21st century. The museum is located in the historic Linz Castle, which was rebuilt by the Habsburgs in the 15th and 17th centuries. The modern south wing of the museum opened in 2009 after burning down in 1800.
The Linz Castle Museum has an extensive collection of more than 160,000 objects, which are presented in various departments. This includes:
* The Natural History Collection, which shows the diversity and development of life on Earth. Here you can admire, among other things, the largest coral reef in Austria, a lifelike replica of a mammoth and a collection of butterflies.
* The art and cultural history collection, which presents the history and identity of Upper Austria from prehistory and early history to the present. Here you can see, among other things, the famous Kepler cassette, the Gothic collection and the Helmuth Gsöllpointner collection.
* The technology history collection, which shows the development and importance of technology for Upper Austria. Here you can explore, among other things, railway history, industrial history and media history.
The Linz Castle Museum also regularly offers special exhibitions on current international and regional topics. For example, you can currently see the exhibition “The Upper Austrian. A suit rethought”, which deals with the fashion and lifestyle of Upper Austrians.
The Linz Castle Museum is an exciting and educational experience for the whole family. There are special educational programs for young visitors that prepare the exhibitions in a child-friendly way. You can also buy original souvenirs in the museum shop or take a break in the museum café.
The Linz Castle Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Entry costs 6.50 euros for adults, 4.50 euros for concessions and 13 euros for families. With the Linz Card you get free entry and many other benefits.