Museum Hartberg im Steinpeißhaus
City museum in the late medieval Steinpeißhaus, with a permanent exhibition on the history of Hartberg from prehistory to the 20th century.
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About the museum
The building at Herrengasse 6 is first mentioned in documents in August 1406 and received its name in 1412 from its then owner Seifried Steinpeiß. The written name "Stainpeishaus", however, only appears in documents from 1530. The former Hartberg manor house has housed the Museum Hartberg since October 6, 1988.
The museum is run by volunteers from the Historischer Verein Hartberg (Historical Society of Hartberg). The permanent exhibition begins in a furnished classroom that was actually in use in the mid-20th century and leads from there through the 20th century. The history of town and region is then unrolled backward: war and military history, including the struggle against the Turks and the Kuruzzen (Hungarian rebels), social and legal history from the Middle Ages and early modern period, as well as Roman times, the settlement of the Ringkogel, and finds from the Metal Ages and the Stone Age.
A modern extension forms an ensemble with the historic manor house and an inner courtyard; there the museum shows temporary exhibitions. The association also publishes the book series "Steinpeißer" and offers city and special tours.
Highlights
- Furnished mid-20th-century classroom at the start of the tour
- War and military history, including the Turkish and Kuruzzen periods
- Roman period and the settlement of the Ringkogel
- Regional finds from the Stone Age and the Metal Ages
- City, night watchman and special tours by registration
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung zur Geschichte Hartbergs – Tour beginning in an old classroom and moving through the 20th century, war and military history, town history, Roman times and prehistory, as well as the history of the Steinpeißhaus.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Historischer Verein Hartberg
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
| Groups | –For tours for groups of fewer than 8 people, a surcharge of €20 applies. |
| Museum admission with tour | €8Reduced €4; groups of fewer than 8 people pay a €20 surcharge |
| City tour | €6.50Reduced €3.50; groups of fewer than 8 people pay a €20 surcharge |
| Special tour (night watchman, Ringkogel, Villa Rustica and church tours) | €5Reduced €3; registration required |
Prices 2026. The Genusscard and Steiermark Card are accepted; with the Steiermark Family Pass there is a 10% discount (show ID). Holders of cards and the family pass pay extra for tours.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Hands-on stations
In addition to numerous exhibits and modern media, there are hands-on areas where visitors can touch and feel objects.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | City and museum tours are possible at any time with registration (tel. +43 3332 66001, mobile +43 664 2009254 or museum@hartberg.at); registration is required for all tours. In addition, there are night watchman, Ringkogel, Villa Rustica and church tours. |
