Volkskundemuseum Mödling
Folk museum in a wine-grower's house in Mödling's old town, with a demonstration garden, a school classroom and the mechanical Egerländer Krippe (nativity scene) at Advent.
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About the museum
The basic collection of the Bezirks-Museums-Verein Mödling district museum association was first housed in the Thonetschlössl and was looked after by Melanie Wissor. In 1984 the expanded collection moved into its own house, a 16th- or 17th-century wine-grower's house in Mödling's old town, which gives the objects a suitable setting. Since 1994 the mechanical Egerländer Krippe from the second half of the 19th century has also been on display there; a young railway worker brought it from Bohemia around 1900.
The rooms show rural and urban life in the region: forestry work with the tools of pitch-makers and charcoal burners, viticulture with a large press and a 3,000-liter cask with a guild chest from 1697, arable farming and dairy farming, plus a forge from around 1900. On the upper floor there is a smoke kitchen (Rauchkuchl), a 19th-century kitchen, musical instruments, sacred objects, references to the Southern Railway and local lines, and a historic school classroom from the early 20th century.
In the courtyard, a walnut tree, a demonstration garden with flowers, herbs and vegetables, and an open barn with larger equipment invite visitors to linger. During Advent the house turns into a craft market; then the crib is in operation too.
Highlights
- Wine-grower's house from the 16th/17th century in the old town
- Demonstration garden with flowers, herbs and vegetables (Lower Austria "Natur im Garten" plaque)
- Viticulture, arable farming, forestry and forge around 1900
- Historic school classroom and 19th-century kitchen
- Mechanical Egerländer Krippe (Advent only)
- Advent market at the Volkskundemuseum
Permanent exhibitions
- Dauerausstellung Volkskunde – Forestry, viticulture, arable farming and the forge, plus kitchen, musical instruments, school classroom and sacred objects in the former wine-grower's house.
- Egerländer Krippe – The mechanical crib from the 19th century is shown only during Advent, with narration and music (approx. 15 minutes).
- Founded
- 1984
- Operated by
- Bezirks-Museums-Verein Mödling
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Seniors, students, conscripts and civilian service members |
| Children & teens | €2School students €2 |
| Seniors | €3 |
| Students & apprentices | €3University students €3, school students €2. |
| Combo ticket Thonetschlössl, Volkskundemuseum and Beethoven memorial (valid 7 days) | €5reduced €3, school students €2 |
| Admission to the demonstration garden | €1 |
Admission is a combined ticket for all three sites of the Museum Mödling; cash only. With the Lower Austria CARD, admission is free only at the Thonetschlössl. Members of the Bezirks-Museums-Verein have free admission at all three sites.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
According to the museum, the mechanical Egerländer Krippe with moving figures and Christmas music (Advent only) delights children and adults alike.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Badstraße
From the Badstraße bus stop or Mödling station, the museum is a few minutes' walk away.
By car
No own parking lot is listed; information on short-term parking zones is on the City of Mödling website.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Programs and guided tours for groups and schools are organized through the office in the Thonetschlössl (tel. +43 2236 24159, Mon–Thu 09:00–13:00). The Egerländer Krippe demonstration lasts about 15 minutes. |
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