Rauriser Talmuseum
Local history museum in an old Gewerken (mining entrepreneurs') building in Rauris, with gold mining, the Sonnblick Observatory, minerals and the customs of the valley.
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About the museum
The valley museum on the Marktstraße in Rauris is housed in an old Gewerken building that was erected in 1563. Gewerken were the entrepreneurs in mining, and a large part of the collection revolves around the valley's former gold mining. Exhibits cover the former gold mining and the mining and association life connected with Ignaz Rojacher.
In addition there is the Sonnblick room on the Sonnblick Observatory, newly staged for the 125th anniversary. A mineral exhibition, designed by the Rauriser Strahler, presents finds from the mountains of the valley, and further sections are devoted to customs and rural working life. In total the route passes through 17 exhibition rooms, which also display the valley's first skis and many other items from more recent history.
The sponsor is the market municipality of Rauris, which opens the house only in the summer half-year, with an extra opening day per week in July and August. Groups of six or more and special appointments are handled by telephone registration.
Highlights
- Historic gold mining and Ignaz Rojacher
- Sonnblick room on the Sonnblick Observatory
- Mineral exhibition of the Rauriser Strahler
- The valley's first skis
- 17 exhibition rooms in the mining house of 1563
Permanent exhibitions
- Goldbergbau und Ignaz Rojacher – Exhibits on the former gold mining in the Rauris valley and on mining and association life.
- Sonnblickraum – Newly staged room on the Sonnblick Observatory.
- Mineralien und Brauchtum – Mineral exhibition of the Rauriser Strahler, plus rooms on customs and rural working life.
- Founded
- 1937
- Operated by
- Marktgemeinde Rauris
- Director
- Anton Sommerer
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3.50Pensioners (born 1965 or earlier) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Children and young people up to 15 years have free admission. |
| Seniors | €3.50Pensioners born in 1965 or earlier. |
| Families | €10Family ticket for parents with children. |
Adults with a guest card pay €4.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
Dogs only after consultation and if necessary.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group tours of 6 or more people and special appointments by telephone registration with the museum head or the Rauris tourist association (+43 6544 20022). |
