Technikmuseum Historama

About the museum

The Historama was founded in 1993 in Ferlach with about 300 square metres of exhibition space and has grown step by step ever since. Today it covers more than 4,700 square metres and is regarded as the second-largest transport museum in Austria. It is run by the non-profit association Nostalgiebahnen in Kärnten, which operates it through its own operating company.

The collection is housed in former workshop halls of the Kärntnerische Eisen- und Stahlwerke (KESTAG). In 2007 the museum received the Austrian museum quality seal from ICOM Österreich and the Museumsbund.

The range extends from passenger and commercial vehicles through fire engines and emergency vehicles, carriages, bicycles and motorcycles to rail vehicles, trams, shipping and postal history. Among the individual pieces is the purely muscle-powered flying machine of Prince Khevenhüller, built in 1913. Many exhibits can be set in motion at the push of a button, and an LGB model railway invites visitors to join in.

Highlights

• Over 4,700 m² of exhibition space in former KESTAG workshop halls
• Muscle-powered flying machine of Prince Khevenhüller from 1913
• Vehicles from the Isetta to the VW bus, plus fire engines, carriages and trams
• Exhibits that move at the push of a button and a large LGB model railway
• Combined tickets with the Rosental nostalgia trains and the Carnica handcar express

Permanent exhibition

• Technikmuseum Historama – Verkehr und Technik von früher – Vehicles, rail vehicles, trams, fire-fighting equipment, shipping and postal history on more than 4,700 square metres, plus hands-on stations and a model railway.

Founded

1993

Operated by

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

Admission & discounts

Free admission with a valid Kärnten Card on scheduled opening days (not on special dates for tour groups). Combined programmes with the Rosental nostalgia trains and the Carnica handcar express are offered separately.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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

Accessible by wheelchair, accessible toilet available; only a small part of the museum (the balconies) is not accessible.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

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

Baby changing table in the sanitary area, children's play area with picture books in the coffee area, puzzle rally, LGB model railway and two photo points; many exhibits (level crossing barriers, traffic lights, etc.) move at the push of a button.

Getting there & parking

According to the museum, bus 550 from the Ferlach Auengasse stop is only useful for the return journey (1:20 p.m.) Tue–Fri.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Coffee area in the museum with a children's play area.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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