Gauermann-Museum
Biedermeier paintings by Friedrich Gauermann in Scheuchenstein near Miesenbach, with a herb demonstration garden and circular hiking trail.
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About the museum
The Biedermeier painter Friedrich Gauermann was born in Scheuchenstein in 1807 and died in his studio in 1862; his grave is in the cemetery by the village church. As an animal and landscape painter he is among the leading artists of the Biedermeier period, shaped by country life in summer and extensive study trips to the Alps.
The Gauermann Museum in his home village reopened on May 19, 2002. Since then it has been run by the Kunst- und Kulturverein Gauermann, founded in 1997. The long-term loans in the exhibition come largely from the Lower Austrian State Museum and from private lenders; it was curated by Wolfgang Krug.
On the ground floor, the permanent exhibition shows the painter's work in chronological order. On the upper floor, exhibitions of contemporary art, concerts, readings and courses take place regularly. From the museum, the approximately 4-kilometre Gauermann circular hiking trail, with a herb demonstration garden and Malerwinkel (painter's nook), leads to the church and the painter's birthplace.
Highlights
- Chronological retrospective of the Biedermeier painter Friedrich Gauermann
- First-floor gallery with contemporary art
- Herb demonstration garden with almost 100 herbs, flowers and shrubs
- Gauermann circular hiking trail (approx. 4 km) with Malerwinkel
- Free audio guide via the Hearonymus app
Permanent exhibition
- Friedrich Gauermann – Dauerausstellung – The ground floor shows works by the animal and landscape painter in chronological order and forms the core of the museum.
- Operated by
- Kunst- und Kulturverein Gauermann
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €5Seniors aged 65 and over with ID |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 5 · Children from age 6 |
| Seniors | €5From age 65 with ID |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personPrice per person |
| Group tour (per group of up to 25 people) | €25Duration approx. 1 hour including film presentation; after registration |
| School classes as a class group (per student) | €1.50Teachers and accompanying persons free; tours only by prior arrangement |
Free admission with the Niederösterreich-CARD.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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The art and culture association offers children's painting courses and a children's New Year's Eve event; school classes receive art education workshops. The circular hiking trail with herb garden is easy to walk.
Getting there & parking
The museum is the starting point of the approximately 4 km Gauermann circular hiking trail; navigation address: Scheuchenstein 127, 2761 Miesenbach.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
There is an inn along the Gauermann circular hiking trail.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The audio guide is used on your own smartphone via the free Hearonymus app. Tours for groups and school classes (art education workshops for primary school, Hauptschule and lower secondary AHS) after registration by email or telephone, also outside opening hours. |
