Kunstmuseum Waldviertel

About the museum

The Kunstmuseum Waldviertel goes back to the artists Heide and Makis Warlamis. In 1992 the two founded the international centre for art and design I.DE.A. in Schrems, and in 2009 they established the non-profit Kunstmuseum Waldviertel. Makis Warlamis (1942–2016), architect, painter, designer and poet, shaped the museum until his death; Heide Warlamis, sculptor and designer, also plays a defining role in its programme.

Every year the museum shows a new themed exhibition with painting, sculpture, architecture and design, often with works by the founders but also with international guests. Since 1993 there has been a cooperation with the University of Art and Design in Cluj-Napoca. The exhibitions aim to make art accessible to a broad public and are accompanied by workshops, tours and events.

The site of around 12,000 square metres includes the sculpture park “Park des Staunens” (Park of Wonder) with garden architecture and artworks, a museum café with a terrace, a museum shop and the neighbouring I.DE.A. Design Centre. The museum places particular emphasis on children and young people: its own academy for children and young people, creative courses and children's birthday parties complement the exhibitions.

Highlights

• Annually changing immersive exhibitions on art, architecture and design
• Sculpture park “Park des Staunens”
• Museum café with outdoor terrace and museum shop
• Next to the I.DE.A. Design Centre with design collections by the founders
• Academy for children and young people with workshops and children's birthday parties

Founded

2009

Operated by

igz – Inklusion, Gesundheit und Zukunft gemeinnützige GmbH

Admission & discounts

Free admission with the Niederösterreich-CARD as well as for patrons of the museum and annual pass holders; 20% discount with the Familienpass NÖ/OÖ and for employees of certain partner organisations and card holders. Group tours: €3.50 per person for 10 or more people, €3 for 20 or more, a flat €35 for fewer than 10 people, school classes €2 per person. On their birthday, visitors get a free hot drink in the museum café with admission.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• 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

The museum has a lift and, according to the operator, is equipped for visitors with disabilities; staff at the entrance will assist. Dogs are not allowed in the museum or the park.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Kids’ birthday parties

Academy for children and young people with workshops, seminars and creative courses in the art studios, children's birthday parties, family tickets and a sculpture park to explore.

Getting there & parking

By car from Vienna via the A22 to Stockerau Nord, then on the B4 to Horn and the B2 towards Gmünd to Schrems.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Museum café with outdoor terrace (drinks, light meals, coffee and cake), museum shop and the neighbouring IDEA Shop of the design centre.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Rooms for lectures, film screenings, tours, corporate receptions and presentations; in summer, weather permitting, the sculpture park is also available, for example for weddings.

Plan your visit