ERLAUF ERINNERT – Museum der Friedensgemeinde Erlauf
Museum in the peace municipality of Erlauf on the end of the war in 1945, remembrance culture and contemporary art.
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About the museum
On the night of 8 to 9 May 1945, the Soviet General Dmitri Drichkin and the US General Stanley Reinhart met in Erlauf and celebrated the armistice together. In 1965, the Jewish emigrants Ernst Brod and Frank Schanzer brought the memory of it back to the town; a memorial plaque on the municipal building became the starting point of a culture of remembrance that is still cultivated today, with annual commemorations and later peace days.
In 1995 the peace monuments by Jenny Holzer and Oleg Komov were created, followed by several temporary art projects in public space, for example in 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006. Exhibitions in a small peace memorial and documentary films were devoted to the historical aspects.
On 9 May 2015 the museum ERLAUF ERINNERT was opened. Since then, a permanent exhibition of about 250 square metres has shown the events in the town and region, the history of totalitarianism and expulsion, and the ruptures and continuities of Austrian remembrance culture in the Second Republic, combined with artistic works. An archive of art and a film room give access to the art and film projects realised in Erlauf; a separate space is used for lectures, readings and educational projects.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition (approx. 250 m²) on the end of the war in 1945 and remembrance culture
- Art archive and film room on all Erlauf art and film projects
- Peace monuments by Jenny Holzer and Oleg Komov in the town
- Educational programme for pupils and apprentices
- Accessible without barriers
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung ERLAUF ERINNERT – The exhibition links the events of May 1945 with questions of totalitarianism, expulsion and Austrian remembrance culture, as well as with artistic works.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Marktgemeinde Erlauf
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €5Young people aged 6 to 18 and seniors |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Young people aged 6 to 18 |
| Seniors | €5 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €6 per personPrice per person, from 10 people with tour |
The Niederösterreich-CARD is also accepted for groups.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 accessible without barriers.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kids
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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The educational programme is aimed at young people from the 8th grade; young children under 6 have free admission.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Educational programme “In Erinnerung an …” for pupils and apprentices from the 8th grade (approx. 2 hours); registration on +43 2757 6221 or +43 2757 61053 or at erlauf@friedensgemeinde.at. Special and group tours on request. |
