Freilichtmuseum Aignerhaus

About the museum

The Aignerhaus on Agergasse is one of the last originally preserved Mittertennhäuser (central-threshing-floor farmhouses) of the Attergau. When demolition threatened in 1988, the naturalist Erich Wilhelm Ricek applied for monument protection; in 1990 the Federal Monuments Office placed the building under protection, so the planned demolition was dropped. Hedwig Huber subsequently campaigned for its preservation, and in 1991 the Kulturkreis Attergau rented the house from the owner family for 99 years.

In 1994 the Heimatverein Attergau was founded and took over the lease. In the following years the roof, carpentry and stoves were renovated, and in 1996 the house received a new roof of laid shingles. The collection items from the former Häupl-Haus were moved here in 1999, and the museum opened on 20 June 1999.

A small open-air museum gradually developed on the grounds: a barn, a Troadkasten (granary) and a beehouse from the surrounding area were dismantled and rebuilt here, and a farmhouse garden was added. In the living quarters, farm life is recreated with an open hearth, loom and equipment for wash day; in the former stable and storage section and in the barn, tools, vehicles and workshops of old craft trades can be seen. In addition there are collections on the development of skis, ice skates and mountain equipment. The operator is the Heimatverein Attergau.

Highlights

• Mittertennhaus with laid-shingle roof, once typical of the Attergau
• Open hearth, loom and wash-day equipment in the living room
• Historic table skittles games to try out
• Barn with large equipment, vehicles and craftsmen's workshops
• Troadkasten, beehouse and farmhouse garden
• Collection on the history of skis, ice skates and mountain boots

Permanent exhibitions

• Bäuerliches Leben im Mittertennhaus – Kitchen with open hearth, parlour, loom and wash-day equipment show the everyday life of a smallholding in the Attergau.
• Stadl, Troadkasten und Bienenhaus – Large agricultural equipment, vehicles for summer and winter, and workshops of former craft trades.
• Ski, Eislaufschuhe und Bergausrüstung – Collections on the development of skis, ski boots, ice skates and mountain boots.

Founded

1999

Operated by

Heimatverein Attergau

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

No fixed admission price; a voluntary donation is requested.

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 regional wiki (AtterWiki), the house is not barrier-free.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

For school classes, hands-on activities such as a historic wash day or butter making are offered; old table skittles games are available to try out in the house.

Getting there & parking

Satnav address: Agergasse 9, 4880 St. Georgen im Attergau. Public transport connections via the OÖVV route planner.

Amenities & dining

No catering at the museum stated.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

Up to 40 guests.

The grounds can be booked for celebrations and photo sessions (e.g. wedding photos); one room has space for up to 40 people. Enquiries on +43 680 1556465.

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