Museum im Lavanthaus

About the museum

The Museum im Lavanthaus opened in November 2009 and sees itself as the museum of the Lavanttal region and a platform for regional knowledge. The town of Wolfsberg is its sponsor; the house holds the Austrian Museum Seal of Quality (Österreichisches Museumsgütesiegel).

The permanent exhibition is organized into around 15 theme modules. They range from prehistory and the minerals of the valley through local history to literature, customs, habitats and the history of cinema. One of the museum's guiding questions is why Wolfsberg belonged to the bishops of Bamberg for 752 years. Multimedia and interactive stations add depth to the themes, including a dialect quiz, a digital flower lexicon, knowledge databases on the Lavanttal and a small cinema with short films.

The house also has an information point on the Stalag XVIII A prisoner-of-war camp, which existed near Wolfsberg during the Second World War. For children and school classes there are discovery trails and workshops; the admission ticket also covers the information point and the special exhibitions.

Highlights

• Around 15 theme modules on the Lavanttal
• Minerals and rock crystals of the valley
• Interactive stations: dialect quiz and digital flower lexicon
• Cinema history with short films
• Information point on Stalag XVIII A

Permanent exhibitions

• Dauerausstellung: Museum der Region Lavanttal – Around 15 theme modules from prehistory through minerals and local history to literature and cinema, complemented by interactive stations.
• Infopoint Stalag XVIII A – Information point on the Stalag XVIII A prisoner-of-war camp near Wolfsberg, included in the museum admission.

Founded

2009

Operated by

Stadtgemeinde Wolfsberg

Admission & discounts

Free admission for holders of the Kärnten Card, ICOM members, press and members of the Museumsbund Österreich. With the Kärntner KulturPass €3.50 instead of €7; with the Kultur Card Kärnten €5. The card also applies to special exhibitions and the Stalag XVIII A information point.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• 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 parking spaces at the entrance; further information on accessibility is not published.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

For children and school classes there is a discovery trail with search games for exploring independently, and workshops on individual theme modules; please register in advance.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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