Bergbauernmuseum z'Bach

About the museum

Gut z'Bach between Niederau and Oberau has demonstrably existed since the 13th century and initially belonged to the lords of Kundl. It was first mentioned in writing around 1360; the present farmstead with farmhouse, mill and house chapel dates from 1795.

In 1993 the municipality of Wildschönau bought the farm, and in 1995 the association "Wildschönauer Bergbauernmuseum" was founded. The chapel and the roof of the farmhouse were restored, in 1997 the Hans Mayr collection moved into the building from the former fire station in Oberau, and in July 1997 the museum opened with more than 1,150 exhibits from the everyday life of earlier generations. In 1999 accessible sanitary facilities were built, and in 2000 the threshing floor and cowshed were converted into an event space with a glass enclosure.

Today over 1,200 exhibits in the historic rooms tell of the meagre life of Tyrolean mountain farmers: from the hallway, kitchen and smoke kitchen (Rauchkuchl) via flax and hemp, tools and farming to religion and superstition, the Schützen tradition, and music and games. Separate rooms commemorate the Wildschönau moon researcher Hanns Hörbiger and Minister Thaler, who emigrated to Brazil.

Since 2002 a crafts market has been held in the museum on Thursdays in summer, where craftspeople demonstrate their techniques; farmhouse bread is baked in the old bread oven. The museum is run by the Bergbauernmuseum z'Bach association.

Highlights

• Farmstead of 1795 with farmhouse, mill and chapel
• Over 1,200 exhibits on the life of Tyrolean mountain farmers
• "Markt im Museum" crafts market on Thursdays in summer
• Rooms on Hanns Hörbiger and Minister Thaler (Dreizehnlinden)
• Located on the Franziskusweg between Niederau and Oberau

Founded

1997

Operated by

Verein Bergbauernmuseum z'Bach

Admission & discounts

Guided tour for up to 20 people during regular opening hours: €80 per group in addition to admission. The website does not state the amount of the concessions.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The sanitary facilities are accessible for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located between Niederau and Oberau on the Franziskusweg and is easy to reach all year round.

Amenities & dining

At the crafts market there are Krapfen (doughnuts) from the museum kitchen and coffee.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 100 guests.

Three rooms: Museum's Tenn (up to 100 people), Museum's Stall (up to 30) and Dreizehnlindenstube (up to 15); external catering on request.

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