Museums in Carinthia
Regional history and modern art in Klagenfurt, Hochosterwitz Castle, Roman finds on the Magdalensberg and the Porsche museum in Gmünd.
Carinthia Museum Guide
Our guide lists 53 museums in Carinthia across 38 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (7), Hüttenberg (3), and Bad Bleiberg (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (17%), Science & Technology (17%), and History & Cultural History (15%) – 11 of our 12 categories are represented.
5 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, and the middle half charge between €8 and €12.50.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 20 offer dedicated programs for families, and 9 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Carinthia
The best-known museums in Carinthia
Archäologischer Park MagdalensbergArchaeology · Magdalensberg
Museum Moderner Kunst KärntenArt · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Stift St. Paul im LavanttalArt · Sankt Paul im Lavanttal
kärnten.museum KlagenfurtRegional · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
EboardmuseumTechnology · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Gustav-Mahler-KomponierhäuschenPeople · Maria Wörth
Heinrich-Harrer-MuseumPeople · Hüttenberg
Kärntner Freilichtmuseum Maria SaalOpen-air · Maria Saal
Museum und Gedenkstätte PeršmanhofMemorial · Bad Eisenkappel
1. Kärntner HandwerksmuseumHistory · Baldramsdorf
Museums in Carinthia with free admission
- Museum und Gedenkstätte PeršmanhofMemorial · Bad Eisenkappel
Nationalpark Kristall Großglockner (Wilhelm-Swarovski-Beobachtungswarte)Nature · Heiligenblut am Großglockner
Robert Musil Literatur-MuseumPeople · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Bergbau-Museum Bad BleibergTechnology · Bad Bleiberg
Schmiede- und Schlossereimuseum LöllingTechnology · Hüttenberg
Museums in Carinthia with programs for families
- Archäologischer Park MagdalensbergArchaeology · Magdalensberg
- Museum Moderner Kunst KärntenArt · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
- Stift St. Paul im LavanttalArt · Sankt Paul im Lavanttal
- kärnten.museum KlagenfurtRegional · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
- Kärntner Freilichtmuseum Maria SaalOpen-air · Maria Saal
Museum der Stadt VillachHistory · Villach
Schatzkammer GurkArt · Gurk
GranatiumNature · Radenthein
Keltenwelt FrögArchaeology · Frög bei Rosegg
Klagenfurter Stadtverkehrs- und KinomuseumSpecial · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Carinthia
- Museum Moderner Kunst KärntenArt · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
- kärnten.museum KlagenfurtRegional · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
- Museum 1915–18History · Kötschach-Mauthen
Museum für Volkskultur (Spittal an der Drau)Regional · Spittal an der Drau
Museum Sankt Veit an der GlanHistory · St. Veit an der Glan
Technikmuseum HistoramaTechnology · Ferlach
Werner-Berg-MuseumArt · Bleiburg
Metnitzer TotentanzmuseumHistory · Metnitz
Schaubergwerke Terra Mystica und Terra MontanaTechnology · Bad Bleiberg
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Carinthia?
Our directory currently lists 53 museums in Carinthia across 38 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Carinthia?
Some of the best known are Archäologischer Park Magdalensberg, Museum Moderner Kunst Kärnten, Stift St. Paul im Lavanttal, kärnten.museum Klagenfurt, and Eboardmuseum.
Which museums in Carinthia offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Museum und Gedenkstätte Peršmanhof, Nationalpark Kristall Großglockner (Wilhelm-Swarovski-Beobachtungswarte), Robert Musil Literatur-Museum, and Bergbau-Museum Bad Bleiberg.
Which museums in Carinthia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 14 are open, such as Eboardmuseum, 1. Kärntner Handwerksmuseum, and Porsche Automuseum Helmut Pfeifhofer.
Which museums in Carinthia are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museum Moderner Kunst Kärnten, kärnten.museum Klagenfurt, and Museum 1915–18. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Carinthia?
A regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €22.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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