Universalmuseum Joanneum 20 museums and one zoo
Coin Cabinet 1 One of the largest publicly accessible coin collections in Austria follows the trail of money back to its origins. The journey of discovery leads back to the Celts and Romans, showing rare pieces from antiquity to the Baroque period.
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Schloss Eggenberg 1 Schloss Eggenberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, invites visitors to travel through time: from its unique architecture and magnificent state rooms to the art treasures of the Old Gallery, glittering coin cabinet and mysterious traces of life in the Archaeology Museum.
Opening hours Mar. 28 to Oct. 31, Tue–Sun and public holidays: 10 am–6 pm Guided tours on request
Visitors are fascinated by Schloss Eggenberg with its 24 Baroque state rooms featuring original furnishings, more than 500 ceiling paintings, a sensation from Japan, and – the highlight – the Planetarium Hall. The palace is surrounded by a scenic landscape garden. BLOOM: A Flourishing Era in Eggenberg May 21 to Oct. 31, 2026 BLOOM is a varied programme that guides visitors through 300 years of a passion for flowers and gardens in Eggenberg.
Step inside our museums to experience a variety of worlds! Whether traditional or contemporary, regional or international, historical or visionary – visitors can expect multi-faceted exhibitions and events steeped in art, culture, history and nature. The theme in 2026 of BLOOM turns the spotlight on flowers.
Opening hours for park and garden: Mar. 15 to Oct. 31: daily, 8 am–7 pm Until Mar. 14 and from Nov. 1: daily, 8 am–5 pm
Schloss Eggenberg, ground floor info-eggenberg@museum-joanneum.at www.muenzkabinett.at
Archaeology Museum 1a In the modern underground museum near the Planetary Garden, finds that are unique worldwide are on display, such as the cult wagon from Strettweg or the mask from Kleinklein.
Graz 1699 Until Oct. 31, 2026 Go back in time to 17th century Graz and explore the lively atmosphere of the city. A digital reconstruction based on historical copper engravings and selected archaeological findings will transport you to another era.
Eggenberger Allee 90, 8020 Graz +43-316/8017-9560 info-eggenberg@museum-joanneum.at www.welterbe-eggenberg.at
Alte Galerie 1 The first floor of Schloss Eggenberg houses the Alte Galerie, Styria’s most valuable collection of Old Masters.
Opening hours Mar. 28 to Oct. 31, Tue–Sun and public holidays: 10 am–6 pm Guided tours on request
Masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the late Baroque period are on show in 22 themed rooms. They reflect 600 years of history and document social transformation.
Schloss Eggenberg, next to the Planetary Garden at the northwestern end of the park info-eggenberg@museum-joanneum.at www.archaeologiemuseum.at
Pieter Claesz. Still Life Mar. 28 to Oct. 31, 2026 Three unique paintings from the Dutch Baroque painter Pieter Claesz engage in fascinating dialogue with photography and film.
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A visit to Flavia Solva in Wagna offers a journey of discovery back to Roman times.
BLOOM: Costly Blossoms May 21 to Oct. 31, 2026 This year’s educational programme is dedicated to the complex language of floral motifs in selected works of the Old Masters.
Once considered one of the most cultured cities in the Roman province of Noricum, the city was partially excavated in the 19th and 20th centuries. The special exhibition Romans on the Road is on show until June 26, 2026.
Opening hours Mar. 28 to Oct. 31, Tue–Sun and public holidays: 10 am–6 pm Guided tours on request
www.museum-joanneum.at @universalmuseum_joanneum Universalmuseum Joanneum Universalmuseum Joanneum
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Travel back to long-lost cultures, customs and traditions. Discover prehistoric finds from Styria as well as objects from classical antiquity, the ancient Near East and Egypt. Exhibits include internationally significant showpieces.
Opening hours Mar. 28 to Oct. 31, Tue–Sun and public holidays: 10 am–6 pm Viewing the State Rooms by guided tour only: 10 am, 11 am, 12 noon, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm (GER), 11 am, 12 noon, 2 pm and 4 pm (ENG) and on request
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BLOOM: The Flourishing Language of Money. Floral motifs on coins and banknotes May 22 to Oct. 31, 2026 In keeping with this year’s theme, the Coin Cabinet will display floral motifs on coins and banknotes.
Opening hours Freely accessible 24/7, all year round Marburgerstraße 111, 8435 Wagna +43-316/8017-9560 info-eggenberg@museum-joanneum.at www.flaviasolva.at
Schloss Eggenberg, 1st floor info-eggenberg@museum-joanneum.at www.altegalerie.at
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