Stadtmuseum Ybbs
Small museum in a patrician house on the history of the sovereign town of Ybbs, with Danube shipping, Roman finds and guild history.
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About the museum
The Stadtmuseum Ybbs is located on Herrengasse in a patrician house built before 1330. It shows the historical development of the former sovereign town and sees itself as a small house for history enthusiasts. The city archive, which keeps the town's official records as well as private collections, is housed in the same building.
On display are, among other things, objects relating to Danube shipping and the boatmasters' trade, a Roman stone and other finds, the charter granting Ybbs town status in 1317, the shooting-guild panels of the Privilegierte Schützengesellschaft from 1603, as well as chests and evidence of the guilds. In addition there are a judge's sword, halberds, firefighting equipment, medical instruments, and devotional images and pilgrimage souvenirs.
Models show the old town before the town fire of 1868 and the former Donaudorf castle. A fresco fragment recalls this castle, which had to make way, together with the village, for the construction of the Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube power plant. Another theme is the Ybbser "Elektrische", a tram operated by what was once the smallest tramway company in the world.
Highlights
- Charter granting town status from 1317
- Objects on Danube shipping and the boatmasters' trade
- Roman stone and other finds
- Model of the old town before the 1868 town fire
- Fresco fragment from the submerged Donaudorf castle
Permanent exhibition
- Stadtmuseum Ybbs – City history of the sovereign town with shipping, Roman finds, charters, guild and shooting-guild objects, and models of the old town.
- Operated by
- Stadtgemeinde Ybbs an der Donau
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | €2 |
Admission according to the Museumsmanagement Niederösterreich: €2 each for adults and children.
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The museum is located on Herrengasse in the old town of Ybbs; according to the Museumsmanagement Niederösterreich, a parking space is available.
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