Universalmuseum Joanneum Schloss Stainz

Culture

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Schlossplatz 1, 8510 Stainz
+43 3463 277 216
jagd@museum-joanneum.at
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Region: Southern Styria

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EN

March 1 to November 30, Tue-Sun and FT 10 a.m.-5 p.m., group tours by appointment

Genusscard-Benefit

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

Blick auf das Schloss Stainz umringt von der Park- & Naturanlage

Suitable for...

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

The Universalmuseum Joanneum Schloss Stainz invites you to immerse yourself in the exciting world of history and nature. Visit the Hunting Museum and learn more about the fascinating cultural history of hunting and the connections between man and nature. The Agricultural Museum vividly shows you how agriculture and forestry have developed in Styria from pre-industrial times to the present day. And in the Archduke Johann Museum you can find out more about the life and work of one of Styria’s most important patrons.

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Journey into the past

With the GenussCard to the museum: At Stainz Castle, numerous Styrian cultural treasures await you in the Hunting Museum and the Agricultural Museum. You can also get to know Archduke Johann, one of the most popular historical figures in Styria, here. Built in 1229 and taken over by the Archduke in 1840, Stainz Castle provides the perfect backdrop for a journey into the past. From just one overnight stay in a GenussCard accommodation, you receive free admission to the history and natural history museums near Graz. Culture in Styria for free!

Darstellung eines Fuchses der ein Nagetier jagdt

Museum Stainz Castle

The Museum of Agriculture at Stainz Castle showcases the diversity of farming life in Styria. The focus here is entirely on agricultural production – with a view to the past, present and future. The central themes are nutrition and a collection of old agricultural machinery and equipment. You can also find out more about Archduke Johann's revolutionary ideas for agriculture.

Archduke Johann, whose heirs continue to run Stainz Castle today, was not only a patron of Styrian agriculture, but also a passionate hunter. At the Hunting Museum Schloss Stainz, you can go hunting and follow the millennia-old traces of hunting – from the struggle for survival in the Stone Age to the ecological and economic interests of the present day. On two floors, you will get to know the multifaceted history of the interaction between man and nature. Historical weapons and tools, magnificent works of art and much more await you. You can also immerse yourself in the world of wild animals on your foray.

Tip: For little money, you can get a guided tour of Stainz Castle from real experts on this excursion to southern Styria.

Eine Personengruppe die Exponate bestaunt bei einer Führung

Darstellung von Gamswild im Jagdmuseum Stainz

The life and work of Archduke Johann

A brand new museum dedicated entirely to the eventful life of Archduke Johann . With the expansion of the museum space in Stainz Castle, a unique cultural competence center is being created in Styria, dedicated to the achievements of Archduke Johann and their impact on the South Styrian region.

The Hunting Museum, the Agricultural Museum and the Archduke Johann Museum now form a harmonious unit at Castle Stainz, illuminating the various facets of this influential man's life. In seven rooms with an exhibition area of around 650 m² on the 2nd floor of the castle, the Archduke Johann Museum presents many original objects that offer insights into his ideas, models, institutions and also his challenges.

Visitors can experience an exciting tour through the cultural history of Styria, which is designed with previously unpublished original documents, paintings, watercolors as well as digital copies and state-of-the-art electronic mediation methods.