All profession & craft museums to visit in Styria

Discover the skills and trades that have shaped societies at 4 profession and craft museums in Styria. These museums highlight the history and techniques of various professions and crafts.

Are you interested in the art of craftsmanship? These are the must-visit profession and craft museums in Styria:

  1. Freilichtmuseum Vorau1

    Freilichtmuseum Vorau

     Vorau
    The Freilichtmuseum Vorau, also known as Museumsdorf Vorau, is a unique open-air museum located in Vorau, Styria. It offers a glimpse into the past by showcasing historical farmhouses complete with outbuildings and a variety of historical everyday objects. Visitors can explore the authentic rural buildings that have been carefully reconstructed on the museum's nearly 1-hectare site.
  2. Bauernhausmuseum Herk2

    Bauernhausmuseum Herk

     Deutschlandsberg
    The Bauernhausmuseum Herk, located in Freiland, Deutschlandsberg, West Styria, has a rich history. Originally a farmhouse, it was transformed into a private open-air museum in 2005. The museum provides a glimpse into rural life in the 19th century, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to step back in time and experience the past.
  3. Österreichisches Forstmuseum Silvanum3

    Österreichisches Forstmuseum Silvanum

     Landl
    The Forstmuseum Silvanum is situated in the Neuer Kasten, adjacent to the Alter Kasten, in the village of Großreifling. This location is within the municipality of Landl, in the district of Liezen, Styria. This information is crucial for tourists planning to visit the museum, as it provides the exact location of the museum.
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    Hans Gross Museum of Criminology

     Graz
    The Hans Gross Criminology Museum is housed within the premises of the Karl-Franzens-University Graz, to which it belongs. Although the museum is currently closed for renovations until the end of 2019, visitors can still engage with the museum's rich history through multimedia tours offered outside the main exhibition room.