Universalmuseum Joanneum Münzkabinett

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Eggenberger Allee 90, 8020 Graz
+43 316 80179560
muenzkabinett@museum-joanneum.at
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Region: Graz

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March 28 to October 31, Tue-Sun and FT 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Genusscard-Benefit

Genusscard service: Admission
Possible: from 1 night, 1x per stay

Suitable for...

for families with children
Handicap-accessible
Open on Sundays and public holidays
Ideal for rainy weather
Suitable for bus groups

The Coin Cabinet at Eggenberg Palace tells the memorable history of coins from Styria and uses fascinating examples to show that coins are far more than just a means of payment.

STEIERMARK SCHAU 2025

The Eggenbergs and money

The special exhibition presents the rise, glory and decline of the Eggenberg dynasty based on the coins they minted. In addition, examples of the diversity of coinage in the Holy Roman Empire in the 17th century are presented.

However, the monetary history background is also illuminated when the coinage system collapsed at the beginning of the Thirty Years’ War and Emperor Ferdinand II had to deal with a financial crisis that amounted to national bankruptcy. The special exhibition Die Eggenberger und das Geld is being shown as part of STEIERMARK SCHAU 2025.