All industrial & heritage museums to visit in Styria

Explore the impact of industry on society at 13 industrial heritage museums in Styria. These museums showcase the history of manufacturing, technology, and labor.

Are you curious about the history of industry and innovation? These are the top industrial heritage museums in Styria:

  1. World Machine1

    World Machine

     Edelsbach bei Feldbach
    The World Machine is a marvel of engineering and creativity. It measures approximately four meters long, one meter wide, and three meters high. The machine is powered by 25 electric motors and is made up of around 2000 different components, including coils, hoses, wires, and a variety of other parts such as a porcelain eagle, an organ blower, an infrared lamp, three blue lights, 64 bird whistles, 200 light bulbs, 14 bells, and much more.
  2. Südbahnmuseum Mürzzuschlag2

    Südbahnmuseum Mürzzuschlag

     Mürzzuschlag
    The Südbahnmuseum Mürzzuschlag is a railway museum situated in the former train depot of Mürzzuschlag of the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It provides a unique opportunity to explore the history and development of railways in Austria, particularly in the Mürzzuschlag region.
  3. Feuerwehrmuseum3

    Feuerwehrmuseum

     Grub bei Groß Sankt Florian
    The Steirische Feuerwehrmuseum Kunst & Kultur in Groß Sankt Florian is a unique museum dedicated to the history and evolution of the Styrian fire brigades. Established in 1995, the museum offers a comprehensive insight into the development of firefighting techniques and the role of fire brigades in society.
  4. City Museum Schladming4

    City Museum Schladming

     Schladming
    If you want to learn more about the region, head here. The exhibitions will take you through the history of the town and mining.
  5. Tramway Museum Graz5

    Tramway Museum Graz

     Graz
    The Tramway Museum Graz is situated in the former depot of the Kleinbahn Graz-Mariatrost. This location is at the end station Mariatrost of the tram line 1 of the Graz Lines. This strategic location makes it easily accessible to visitors who wish to explore the rich history of trams in Graz.
  6. Freilichtmuseum Vorau6

    Freilichtmuseum Vorau

     Vorau
    The Freilichtmuseum Vorau, also known as Museumsdorf Vorau, is a unique open-air museum located in Vorau, Styria. It offers a glimpse into the past by showcasing historical farmhouses complete with outbuildings and a variety of historical everyday objects. Visitors can explore the authentic rural buildings that have been carefully reconstructed on the museum's nearly 1-hectare site.
  7. Montanmuseum Turrach7

    Montanmuseum Turrach

     Stadl-Predlitz
    The Montanmuseum Turrach, located in Styria, is home to a life-size model of the Bessemer converter. This significant piece of industrial history was first used on the European mainland in Turrach during the 19th century. The museum provides an opportunity to learn about this important development in the history of iron processing.
  8. Technisches Eisenbahnmuseum Lieboch8

    Technisches Eisenbahnmuseum Lieboch

     Lieboch
    The Technisches Eisenbahnmuseum Lieboch (TEML) is a railway museum that was established in 2004. It was set up by the Styrian municipality of Lieboch, the Graz-Köflacher Bahn und Busbetrieb GmbH (GKB), and the Styrian Railway Friends (StEF) in the former heating house of the Wieserbahn at Lieboch station. This museum is a testament to the rich railway history of the region and offers a unique insight into the evolution of railway technology.
  9. Sensenwerk Deutschfeistritz9

    Sensenwerk Deutschfeistritz

     Deutschfeistritz
    The Sensenwerk in Deutschfeistritz, which was closed in 1984, was the last of its kind in Styria. Today, the two production halls are under monument protection and house the "Museum Sensenwerk Deutschfeistritz". This offers a unique opportunity for tourists to explore the history and production process of scythes in a preserved and authentic environment.
  10. Johann Puch Museum Graz10

    Johann Puch Museum Graz

     Graz
    The Johann Puch Museum Graz is situated in the city of Graz in Styria. It is located on the historic site of the first Johann Puch Werke, making it a significant location for those interested in the history of the Puch-Werke company and its founder, Johann Puch.
  11. Styrian Wood Museum St. Ruprecht ob Murau11

    Styrian Wood Museum St. Ruprecht ob Murau

     Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg
    The Styrian Wood Museum is situated in the picturesque town of St. Ruprecht ob Murau, within the municipality of Sankt Georgen am Kreischberg, in the Murau district of Austria. This location offers visitors a chance to explore the rich history and tradition of wood, while also enjoying the beautiful Austrian countryside.
  12. Österreichisches Forstmuseum Silvanum12

    Österreichisches Forstmuseum Silvanum

     Landl
    The Forstmuseum Silvanum is situated in the Neuer Kasten, adjacent to the Alter Kasten, in the village of Großreifling. This location is within the municipality of Landl, in the district of Liezen, Styria. This information is crucial for tourists planning to visit the museum, as it provides the exact location of the museum.
  13. The Nickel Museum13

    The Nickel Museum

     Schladming
    The guided tour in this museum will take you through the history of mining industry in the Obertal valley.