Turm 9 – Stadtmuseum Leonding

About the museum

The Stadtmuseum Leonding is housed in Tower 9, one of the originally 32 towers of the Maximilian Tower Line, built in the 19th century as a defensive ring around Linz. The tower, which locals affectionately call "Apollonia", is regarded as a rare example of Biedermeier architecture.

Since 1999 the permanent exhibition "Vom Dorf zur Stadt" (From Village to Town) has told the history of the region across about 600 square meters in several strands: from prehistoric shark teeth and Stone Age grave finds, through Leonding's first mention in the early Middle Ages, to the town of more than 30,000 residents. A particular favorite with visitors is the "Leondine", a roughly 6,300-year-old Stone Age girl and one of the oldest known Austrian women. Another focus is the presentation of the Tower Line itself.

The town's local heritage collection comprises mainly everyday objects from the late 18th century onward, agricultural and craft tools, peasant furniture, objects on school history and historical lighting. The museum is run by the Leondinger Veranstaltungs- und Kulturservice GmbH (KUVA) for the city of Leonding; the museum quality seal was renewed for five years in 2024. From 2026 the museum no longer holds annually changing special exhibitions and concentrates on the permanent exhibition.

Highlights

• "Leondine", a roughly 6,300-year-old Stone Age girl
• Permanent exhibition "Vom Dorf zur Stadt" on about 600 m²
• Tower 9 ("Apollonia") as part of the Maximilian Tower Line around Linz
• Archaeological finds, from prehistoric shark teeth to later periods
• Local heritage collection on everyday, craft and school history
• Museum quality seal, renewed for five years in 2024

Permanent exhibition

• Vom Dorf zur Stadt – On about 600 square meters, the permanent exhibition shows the history of the region, from prehistoric finds through the Leondine to the modern city of Leonding.

Founded

1999

Operated by

Stadtgemeinde Leonding (Betrieb: KUVA Leonding)

Admission & discounts

Free admission with the Leondinger Aktivpass and the culture pass "Hunger auf Kunst und Kultur" (show the pass at the till). All prices are gross prices, valid according to the museum since January 1, 2024.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

After the exhibition area on the ground floor, an outdoor lift leads to the second floor; access to the basement is via an outdoor path and is only partly usable in rain and ice. Dogs on a short leash with a muzzle are welcome. Blind and visually impaired visitors should come only with a companion because of the traffic situation. Inclusive tours can be booked.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Family ticket and reduced admission for children; cultural education with education days and interactive tours for school and after-school groups.

Getting there & parking

The walk from the stop goes uphill. By bike or car from Waldeggstraße via Bahnhofskreuzung, Ziegeleistraße, Leondinger Straße and Daffingerstraße.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

The circular event room on the top floor and the tower garden are available for civil weddings, celebrations, seminars, workshops and team-building.

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