Kunsthaus Horn
Renaissance building in Horn's old town in which the Kunstverein shows contemporary art with a focus on paper and book art.
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About the museum
The house was built from 1590 as the widow's residence of the Puchhaim family, as an open U shape with arcades facing the castle. In 1658 the foundation stone of the Piarist church was laid; subsequently the building developed into the Piarist college with a grammar school, which remained in the house until 1961. In 1983 the Piarist order returned the monastery administration.
Between 1986 and 1988 the complex was revitalised according to plans by Carl Pruscha, the arcades walled up in 1657 were reopened, and the opening followed on 11 June 1988. In 2008 the house was converted for the Lower Austrian State Exhibition 2009.
Today the Kunsthaus is an event, seminar and cultural centre with concerts, festivals and conferences. The Kunstverein Horn shows several exhibitions of contemporary art here each year, with a focus on paper, printmaking and bibliophile art. The Galerie Thurnhof has been in the house since 1989, and since 1992 the BuchKunstBiennale has taken place every two years together with the Edition Thurnhof.
Highlights
- Exhibitions of contemporary art in a Renaissance building
- Focus on paper, printmaking and book art
- BuchKunstBiennale every two years
- Galerie and Edition Thurnhof in the house
- Arcaded courtyard and garden on two levels
- Operated by
- Kunstverein Horn (Ausstellungen); Haus der Stadtgemeinde Horn
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission free.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking · 5-min walk to the entrance
Free car park about a 5-minute walk away, usable by guests during their stay.
The house is located in the middle of Horn's town centre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
Restaurant Ausklang in the house.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Up to 220 guests.
Festsaal (184 m², up to 220 people), Buchstadtsaal, Piaristensaal, Taffasaal, Tonkeller, two seminar rooms, self-catering kitchen, arcaded courtyard and garden. 17 rooms with 70 beds are available only to event participants or with room rental.
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