Open-Air Museums in Austria
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
Upper Austria (21)
Bauern- und Freilichtmuseum Mondseer Rauchhaus
Freilichtmuseum Aignerhaus
Freilichtmuseum Großdöllnerhof
Freilichtmuseum Keltendorf Mitterkirchen
Freilichtmuseum Schmiedleithen
Freilichtmuseum Stehrerhof
Furthmühle Pram
Museumsdorf Trattenbach
Sensenmuseum Geyerhammer
Steinbrecherhaus
Thuryhammer
Eggerhaus – Museum für historische Bau- und Wohnkultur
Erlebnismuseum Anzenaumühle
Freilichtmuseum Hackenschmiede
Freilichtmuseum Hayrl im Mühlendorf Reichenthal
Freilichtmuseum Neydhartinger Troadkasten
Freilichtmuseum Pelmberg
Freilichtmuseum Sumerauerhof
Freilichtmuseum Villa Rustica Weirading
Innviertler Freilichtmuseum Brunnbauerhof
Sensen Museum Micheldorf
Tyrol (13)
Museum Tiroler Bauernhöfe
Freilichtmuseum Alpines Leben Innervillgraten
Freilichtmuseum Oberlienz
Museumsfriedhof Tirol
Ötztaler Heimat- und Freilichtmuseum
Stockmühlen am Kalserbach
Wurzerhof
Knappenwelt Gurgltal
Kulturlandschafts.Welten im Mitterstall
Ötzi-Dorf Umhausen
Rätische Siedlung Himmelreich
Tiroler Bauernhausmuseum Hinterobernau
Zillertaler Regionalmuseum
Salzburg (11)
Lower Austria (8)
Styria (5)
Burgenland (4)
Carinthia (2)
Open-Air Museums in Austria: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 64 open-air museums in Austria, spread across 7 states and 60 towns and cities. Most of them are in Upper Austria (21), Tyrol (13), and Salzburg (11).
At the city level, Bad Hofgastein (2), Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting (2), and Kramsach (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
12 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €9.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 30 offer dedicated programs for families, and 20 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 open-air museums in Austria
The best-known open-air museums in Austria
Römerstadt CarnuntumArchaeology · Petronell-Carnuntum
Flavia SolvaArchaeology · Wagna
Museum Tiroler BauernhöfeOpen-air · Kramsach
Museumsdorf NiedersulzOpen-air · Niedersulz
Kärntner Freilichtmuseum Maria SaalOpen-air · Maria Saal
MAMUZ Schloss Asparn/ZayaArchaeology · Asparn an der Zaya
Österreichisches FreilichtmuseumOpen-air · Stübing
Keltendorf Schwarzenbach – Archäologisches FreilichtmuseumArchaeology · Schwarzenbach
Salzburger FreilichtmuseumOpen-air · Großgmain
Bauern- und Freilichtmuseum Mondseer RauchhausOpen-air · Mondsee
Open-air museums in Austria with free admission
- Flavia SolvaArchaeology · Wagna
Freilichtmuseum AignerhausOpen-air · St. Georgen im Attergau
Freilichtmuseum OberlienzOpen-air · Oberlienz
Heimatmuseum ArlerhofRegional · Abtenau
Kugelmühle TeufelsgrabenOpen-air · Seeham
Ötztaler Heimat- und FreilichtmuseumOpen-air · Längenfeld
Stockmühlen am KalserbachOpen-air · Kals am Großglockner
BAXA Kalkofen- und SteinabbaumuseumTechnology · Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge
Freilichtmuseum Neydhartinger TroadkastenOpen-air · Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting
Freilichtmuseum Villa Rustica WeiradingArchaeology · Altheim
Open-air museums in Austria with programs for families
- Römerstadt CarnuntumArchaeology · Petronell-Carnuntum
- Museum Tiroler BauernhöfeOpen-air · Kramsach
- Museumsdorf NiedersulzOpen-air · Niedersulz
- Kärntner Freilichtmuseum Maria SaalOpen-air · Maria Saal
- MAMUZ Schloss Asparn/ZayaArchaeology · Asparn an der Zaya
- Österreichisches FreilichtmuseumOpen-air · Stübing
- Keltendorf Schwarzenbach – Archäologisches FreilichtmuseumArchaeology · Schwarzenbach
- Salzburger FreilichtmuseumOpen-air · Großgmain
- Freilichtmuseum AignerhausOpen-air · St. Georgen im Attergau
Freilichtmuseum Ensemble GerersdorfOpen-air · Gerersdorf bei Güssing
By state
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in Austria?
Our directory currently lists 64 open-air museums in Austria across 60 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in Austria?
Some of the best known are Römerstadt Carnuntum, Flavia Solva, Museum Tiroler Bauernhöfe, Museumsdorf Niedersulz, and Kärntner Freilichtmuseum Maria Saal.
Which open-air museums in Austria offer free admission?
12 museums are free to visit – for example Flavia Solva, Freilichtmuseum Aignerhaus, Freilichtmuseum Oberlienz, and Heimatmuseum Arlerhof.
Which open-air museums in Austria are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 15 are open, such as Römerstadt Carnuntum, Flavia Solva, and Museum Tiroler Bauernhöfe.
Which open-air museums in Austria are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museumsfriedhof Tirol and Ötzi-Dorf Umhausen. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit open-air museums in Austria?
A regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €15.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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