Klagenfurter Stadtverkehrs- und Kinomuseum

About the museum

The cinema museum goes back to a media project by the University of Oldenburg in the 1990s that researched the beginnings of cinema in Klagenfurt; since 1997 a website has documented this history. In 2007 the first exhibition opened in the former ORF medium-wave transmitter on the Lend Canal, and the city transport museum was later added in the same premises.

Today both museums share the building and a joint admission ticket. The cinema museum tells the history of film since 1896, from the first travelling cinemas and the oldest film shot in Carinthia to the many Klagenfurt cinemas and more than 50 rural cinemas. A dedicated room is devoted to amateur film from 16 mm to Super 8, and in the cinema hall historical film documents are shown on old 35 mm projectors.

The city transport museum shows the development of public transport in Klagenfurt and on the Wörthersee. In summer, the historic Lendcanaltramway departs from here; the ride is included in the admission price. The museum is run by the association Nostalgiebahnen in Kärnten.

Highlights

• Cinema history since 1896 with its own cinema hall and 35 mm projectors
• Room on amateur film from 16 mm to Super 8
• City transport museum on the history of local public transport in Klagenfurt
• Ride on the historic Lendcanaltramway included in the admission price
• Film and cinema trail through Klagenfurt

Permanent exhibitions

• Kinogeschichte in Klagenfurt und Kärnten – From the first travelling cinemas and the oldest film shot in Carinthia, through Klagenfurt's cinemas and rural cinemas, to amateur film, with a cinema hall and historical projectors.
• Stadtverkehrsmuseum Klagenfurt – Development of public transport in Klagenfurt and on the Wörthersee, complemented by a ride on the historic Lendcanaltramway.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Nostalgiebahnen in Kärnten (Betrieb: BAHN + MUSEUM Betriebsgesellschaft m.b.H.)

Admission & discounts

All prices include a ride on the Lendcanaltramway. Free admission with a valid Kärnten Card on regular opening days (10 a.m.–5 p.m.); the card also includes the tram ride over the entire route.

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

Not suitable for wheelchair users (access and toilet facilities).

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

Children's play and reading area, puzzle rally, model tram (LGB) and interactive "push-button" exhibits in the city transport museum.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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