City Museum, Graz

City Museum, Graz

The City Museum in Graz, situated in the Khuenberg Palace on Sackstrasse, offers an extensive look into Graz's cultural and historical background. It was established in 1928, commemorating the city's 800th anniversary. Originally located in the Attems Palace, the museum faced challenges in adequately showcasing its collection until it found a permanent home in Khuenberg Palace in 1972.

Known as the Graz Museum, it explores both the past and present of the city, presenting a variety of exhibitions ranging from historical retrospectives to contemporary urban issues. Noteworthy is the Museum Pharmacy (Museumsapotheke), a well-preserved pharmacy offering insight into the historical medical practices of the region.

Over time, the museum has hosted numerous special exhibitions and photo displays featuring works by notable individuals, fostering a connection between historical artifacts and contemporary artistic expressions. Dr. Gerhard M. Dienes' leadership from 1995 to 1997 brought about significant modernization efforts, enhancing the museum's appeal and allowing for a more nuanced exploration of Graz's history and cultural identity.

Today, the City Museum Graz stands as a reflection of the city's rich history and its ongoing cultural development, encouraging both residents and visitors to engage with Graz's multifaceted story.

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City Museum on Map

Sight Name: City Museum
Sight Location: Graz, Austria (See walking tours in Graz)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

Walking Tours in Graz, Austria

Create Your Own Walk in Graz

Create Your Own Walk in Graz

Creating your own self-guided walk in Graz is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Graz's Historical Buildings Walking Tour

Graz's Historical Buildings Walking Tour

One of the most impressive things about Graz is its architecture. Indeed, the atmospheric Medieval center of the city, the largest in Europe, abounds in architectural marvels – opulent historic buildings evoking the grandeur and glory of Austria’s Imperial past.

Influenced by the centuries-long presence of the Habsburgs and the cultural and artistic role played by the country's...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Graz Introduction Walking Tour

Graz Introduction Walking Tour

There were settlements in the Graz area as early as the end of the Copper Age. However, Graz, as Graz, did not truly emerge until the 12th century. The Babenberg dukes swapped hegemony over the area until Otakar III built the Hauptplatz, the main square of the city in 1160.

Otakar was one of the Babenberg dukes. Under Babenberg rule Graz developed into an important commercial center. By 1280...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles