Werner-Berg-Museum
Art museum of the town of Bleiburg with over 150 paintings, woodcuts and drawings by the painter Werner Berg, as well as a sculpture garden and changing exhibitions.
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About the museum
The museum is dedicated to the painter and woodcut artist Werner Berg, who was born in Elberfeld in 1904, settled at the Rutarhof in Lower Carinthia in 1931 and lived there as a farmer and artist until his death in 1981. His work has been shown in Bleiburg since 1968; in 2018 the museum celebrated its 50th anniversary. The operator is the town municipality of Bleiburg/Pliberk.
The core of the museum is a town house from the 17th century that was heavily altered in the Biedermeier period. Between 1995 and 2009 it was extended in several phases to plans by the architect Peter Fleiß, including a skylit hall in the courtyard, a creative room and a panoramic lift. The building is a listed monument.
The permanent presentation comprises over 150 oil paintings, woodcuts and drawings showing Berg's view of Carinthia's rural world, of people, work and the seasons. In addition there are annually changing exhibitions that relate Berg's work to other art, a sculpture garden and designs on the facade.
Highlights
- Over 150 oil paintings, woodcuts and drawings by Werner Berg
- Works on life at the Rutarhof and the Carinthian landscape
- Historic town house with a modern skylit hall and panoramic lift
- Sculpture garden with changing works
- Free guided tour every Sunday at 11 am (with admission ticket)
Permanent exhibition
- Werkschau Werner Berg – Permanent presentation of oil paintings, woodcuts and drawings by Werner Berg on the life and landscape of Lower Carinthia.
- Founded
- 1968
- Operated by
- Stadtgemeinde Bleiburg/Pliberk
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
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| Reduced | €6.50Students, apprentices, pupils, children and young people (6–16 years), military and civilian service conscripts, people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | €6.50free up to age 5 · Children and young people aged 6 to 16. |
| Seniors | €12 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €6.50People with disabilities. |
| Students & apprentices | €6.50Also apprentices and pupils. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €12 per personGroups of 10 or more, per person; senior groups €10; school groups free. |
| Season ticket | €45 |
| Guided tour (flat rate, by prior registration only) | €45Plus admission, up to 20 people, duration 60 to 90 minutes. |
Free admission for children up to 6 years, school groups, with the Kärnten Card as well as for press, ICOM and Moecard. Discounts with Club Ö1, Kelag Plus Club and Kulturpass Kärnten.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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
The museum describes itself as barrier-free; there is a panoramic lift in the building. Dogs must stay outside.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The website refers to the ÖBB Erlebnisticket (admission plus train journey) to the Werner Berg Museum.
The museum is located at 10. Oktober-Platz 4 in the town centre of Bleiburg.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop with publications, posters, postcards and books.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | For the individual tour, additional information is available via QR code. Overview tours in German, Slovenian, English and Italian by prior registration only (60 to 90 minutes, maximum 20 people). A free guided tour takes place every Sunday at 11 am; participation with a valid admission ticket. |
