Schatzkammer Gurk
Diocesan museum of the Catholic Church in Carinthia in the Propsthof of Gurk Abbey with over 300 works of sacred art from the Romanesque to the Baroque.
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About the museum
The Schatzkammer Gurk goes back to the diocesan museum of the Diocese of Gurk, founded by Bishop Adam Hefter in 1917. Its foundation was the collection of Mathias Größer; Otto Rainer continued to build up the museum. For decades it was housed in the Bishop's Residence in Klagenfurt.
In 2014 the collection moved to the historic Propsthof of Gurk Abbey, right next to the Romanesque cathedral, and has borne the name Schatzkammer Gurk ever since. The architects Winkler+Ruck deliberately designed the presentation in the Gothic and Baroque rooms to be restrained, so that the artworks take centre stage.
More than 300 objects of church art from Carinthia are on show: stained glass and panel painting, sculptures, liturgical vestments and implements. Among the most important pieces are the Magdalene window from Weitensfeld, one of the earliest stained-glass paintings in Austria, the crucifix from Höllein from the late 12th century, Gothic Madonnas, winged altarpieces, and a ring and pendant associated with Saint Hemma of Gurk. A visit combines well with a guided tour of Gurk Cathedral and its crypt.
Highlights
- Magdalene window from Weitensfeld (c. 1170), one of the oldest stained-glass paintings in Austria
- Crucifix from Höllein (c. 1170/80)
- Steuerberg Lenten veil (c. 1530)
- Renaissance winged altarpiece from Baierberg
- Ring and pendant of Saint Hemma
Permanent exhibition
- Sakrale Kunst Kärntens von der Romanik bis zum Barock – Over 300 objects of stained glass and panel painting, sculpture, liturgical textiles and goldsmith work in the Gothic and Baroque rooms of the Gurk Propsthof.
- Founded
- 1917
- Operated by
- Katholische Kirche Kärnten (Diözese Gurk), Stift Gurk
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €8Seniors, people with disabilities, students, apprentices, trainees, military and civilian service conscripts up to 27 years (with ID) |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Children up to 6 years free; children and young people aged 6 to 16 €5. |
| Seniors | €8 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €8 |
| Students & apprentices | €8 |
| Groups (15+ people) | €7 per personFor groups of 15 or more, max. 25 people, self-guided visit; registration requested. |
| Families | –Families pay for only one child for admissions and tours. |
| Combination ticket large cathedral tour + Schatzkammer | €17Reduced €15, children 6–16 years €7.50; large cathedral tour approx. 90 minutes. |
| Combination ticket short cathedral tour + Schatzkammer | €14.50Reduced €11.50, children 6–16 years €8; short cathedral tour approx. 45 minutes. |
| Group combination ticket short cathedral tour + Schatzkammer (from 15 people) | €12.50Per person, max. 25 people. |
| Cathedral crypt | €2.50Conservation contribution per person, payable in the cathedral shop. |
The cathedral itself is freely accessible; cathedral tours (daily at 11 am and 2:30 pm) by advance booking: large tour €11.50, short tour €7.50.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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Age-appropriate interactive tours and workshops in the cathedral and Schatzkammer are available for children's and youth groups. Families pay for only one child; children up to 6 years are free.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Cathedral shop (Domladen) in Gurk Abbey (also an online shop); closed in January and February.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The Schatzkammer is visited on a self-guided basis. For school classes and children's or youth groups of 15 or more, interactive tours of the Schatzkammer are available by registration (approx. 60 minutes, €5 per person), as well as an adventure journey through the cathedral and Schatzkammer (2–3 hours, €8 per person). Please register for cathedral tours a few days in advance. |
