Steirisches Feuerwehrmuseum
Fire brigade museum in the red Markushof in Groß St. Florian, combining firefighting history with changing art and culture exhibitions.
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About the museum
The idea for a Styrian fire brigade museum arose in 1986 during the fire brigade pilgrimage to Groß St. Florian; in 1988 the supporting association was founded. In May 1995 the museum opened in the former Markushof, one of the oldest buildings in the village, dating from the 16th century, which formerly served as an ecclesiastical administration building. The architect Manfred Wolff-Plottegg redesigned the dilapidated house without greatly altering the old fabric of the building; the entrance of the fire-red house, with a rotating ladder, is striking.
A gallery was added in 1997, and since then the museum has combined firefighting and art: alongside the permanent collection on the Styrian fire brigade there are major retrospectives of Styrian modernism, contemporary art and cultural-history themed exhibitions. The permanent collection on the first floor was reopened in 2015.
It asks about the people behind the call-outs and their motivations and, alongside historic fire-fighting equipment and modern operational technology, above all shows an extensive collection of national and international firefighters' helmets. The museum also keeps finds from the Roman villa of Grünau, including a silver cup with chariot-race reliefs.
Highlights
- Large collection of firefighters' helmets from around the world
- Historic fire-fighting equipment and modern operational technology
- Combination of firefighting history and art exhibitions
- Fire-red Markushof with a rotating ladder at the entrance
- Silver cup from Grünau from Roman times
- Children's stations and family rally
Permanent exhibition
- Schausammlung Steirisches Feuerwehrmuseum – A look behind the scenes of the Styrian fire brigade with a helmet collection, historic fire-fighting aids and modern operational technology.
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- Verein „Steirisches Feuerwehrmuseum“
- Director
- Katrin Knaß-Roßmann (Museumsleitung)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6.50Children and young people up to 15 years, students, seniors, members of fire brigades, AK and ÖKB, holders of a GKB day ticket |
| Children & teens | €6.50Children and young people up to 15 years pay the reduced price. |
| Seniors | €6.50 |
| Students & apprentices | €6.50 |
| Groups (17+ people) | €6.50 per personSchool and fire brigade groups €2 per person; tour surcharge €1.50 per person; flat rate of €25 for groups of fewer than 17 people. |
| Families | €16 |
| School and fire brigade groups (per person) | €2 |
| Museumscard (annual pass) | €20Free admission for one year, reduced admission for a second person |
| Partnercard (annual pass) | €30Free admission for two people, reduced admission for two more |
Free admission with "Hunger auf Kunst und Kultur", the Steiermark-Card, the GenussCard and for ICOM and Museumsbund members; participating venue for the Styrian family pass "ZWEI und MEHR".
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
According to the museum, the permanent exhibition on the first floor is easily accessible for guests with reduced mobility; there are audio-video stations, peepholes at various heights, mobile tablets and a free audio guide; sign language interpreters can be arranged on request.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | €16 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Children's stations at eye level in the permanent collection, family rally (approx. 50 minutes) and treasure hunt for school classes; school programme for grades 2 to 7 (approx. 1.5 hours).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bahnhof Groß St. Florian · 5-min walk
By GKB to Groß St. Florian station, or from Weststeiermark station to Groß St. Florian.
By car
Parking available
Car park at Ing.-Kurt-Bauer-Platz; coach park at Groß St. Florian station, with drop-off in front of the museum.
From Graz via the A9 (exit Hengsberg, towards Preding) or via the A2 (exit Lieboch, B76 to Deutschlandsberg, 4th roundabout to Groß St. Florian).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 50 min |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours by advance booking only (approx. 50 minutes for one exhibition, approx. 90 minutes for both); free audio guide via the Hearonymus app, texts also available via the Speechcode app. |
