Erlauftaler Feuerwehrmuseum
Association museum of the Purgstall fire brigade with historic firefighting equipment, vintage fire engines and an exhibition on the prisoner-of-war camp.
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About the museum
The Erlauftaler Feuerwehrmuseum is run by the Purgstall an der Erlauf volunteer fire brigade and has existed since 1992. It traces how firefighting in Lower Austria developed technically and organisationally.
On display is firefighting equipment from different eras, from hand-operated and horse-drawn wagon pumps to the modern emergency vehicles of today. The equipment is also demonstrated to visitors.
A special feature is a contemporary-history exhibition on the Purgstall prisoner-of-war camp of the First World War, where the painter Egon Schiele also did his military service. On the first Saturday of every month there are also rides in historic fire engines, and children can practise a “fire attack” with an old hand-cart pump.
Highlights
- Hand-operated and horse-drawn wagon pumps
- Modern emergency equipment and vehicles for comparison
- Exhibition on the Purgstall prisoner-of-war camp in the First World War
- Rides in vintage fire engines on the first Saturday of the month
- Target spraying and puzzle rally for children
Permanent exhibitions
- Geschichte des Feuerwehrwesens in Niederösterreich – Hand-operated and horse-drawn wagon pumps, historic equipment and modern emergency vehicles show the development of firefighting.
- Kriegsgefangenenlager Purgstall – Contemporary-history exhibition on the First World War camp, where the painter Egon Schiele also did military service.
- Founded
- 1992
- Operated by
- Freiwillige Feuerwehr Purgstall an der Erlauf
- Director
- Franz Wiesenhofer
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €4School pupils |
| Children & teens | €4School pupils |
| Groups | €5.50 per person |
| Families | €15Family ticket |
| Vintage fire engine ride, adults | €5every first Saturday of the month |
| Vintage fire engine ride, school pupils | €3.50every first Saturday of the month |
Free admission once with the Niederösterreich-CARD.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- 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
According to the operator, the museum is not barrier-free.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €15 · Family ticket |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Children’s puzzle rally and target spraying with the old hand-cart pump every first Saturday of the month from 1 to 5 pm (ages 3 to 13).
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Small shop with firefighter items, children’s helmets, soft toys, postcards and literature.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | on request |
| Good to know | Tours (including hands-on tours and school class tours) after advance booking; information sheets for pupils on correct behaviour in case of fire. |
