Museums Wander E 09 Klein

Planetarium Klagenfurt

Robert-Musil Literature Museum

Landhaus Armorial Hall

Villacherstr. 239, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/21700, fax: 0463/220312 [email protected], www.planetarium-klagenfurt.at

Bahnhofstr. 50, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/501429, fax: 0463/5014291 [email protected], www.musilmuseum.at

Landhaushof, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 050/536-30552 or 0463/57757-215 (during opening hours), fax: 050/536-30540 [email protected], www.landesmuseum-ktn.at

Open: Summer: 1 May to 31 October: daily 11 am – 5 pm (and any time upon appointment for groups of 20+ people) Winter: Sunday at 4 pm (and any time upon appointment for groups of 20+ people); January and February closed for revision. Prices: Adults € 9.00; Children (aged 6 – 15) € 6.00; Groups of adults (15+ people) € 7.50; Groups of children (15+ people) € 4.00; Senior citizens, pupils, students, people doing compulsory military service € 8.00 (in groups of 15+ people € 7.00) The Planetarium – your destination in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee! Or should we rather call it “your spaceport”? Yes, we should! Your journey to new dimensions begins here! Relax and take off to the most exciting destinations the universe has to offer. Planets, stars and galaxies are the destinations of your journey. How would you feel about a travel through times? Come onboard and accompany us to the greatest moments of human history! The unique 360° world of the Planetarium is open to you. Come onboard and you will never want to travel differently.

Happ’s Reptile House Villacherstr. 237, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/23425, fax: 0463/2342514 [email protected], www.reptilienzoo.at Open: Summer: 8 am – 6 pm Winter: 10 am – 5 pm, closed in November Prices: Adults € 9.50 Children and youth (aged 4 – 15) € 5.50 Groups of adults (20+ people), senior citizens, pupils, students and people doing compulsory military service € 8.50 Come and visit Europe’s largest reptile house with a dinosaur park. Unique in Austria, this special zoo opens up the fascinating world of crocodiles, tortoises and snakes. The insect house includes bird spiders and scorpions; the outdoor aquarium has local fish from Lake Wörthersee.

Open: all year round, Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday 10 am – 2 pm; closed on Sundays and public holidays. Prices: free admission Permanent exhibitions on Robert Musil, Ingeborg Bachmann and Christine Lavant in the house where Robert Musil, the Austrian poet of worldwide reputation, was born.

Parish Church Tower Stadtpfarrkirche St. Egid, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/537-2293, fax: 0463/537-6218 [email protected], www.klagenfurt-tourismus.at Open: 10 April to 10 October: Monday to Friday 10 am – 5.30 pm, Saturday 10 am – 12.30 pm; closed on Sundays and public holidays. Prices: Adults € 1.00 Children and youth (under age 15) € 0.50

Klagenfurt Observatory Kreuzbergl, Giordano-Bruno-Weg 1, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0664/1232775 [email protected], www.sternwarte-klagenfurt.at Open: Summer: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Winter: Saturday Prices: Adults € 5.00 Children and youth (under 18), groups of adults (15+ people) € 3.00 Public guided tours at night with observation of the starry sky. Learn more about the moon, planets, constellations, double star, star clusters, galaxies. Straight-forward and comprehensible introductory lectures.

Mageregg Castle Deer Park

Eboard-Museum Florian-Gröger-Strasse 20, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0699/19144180, fax: 0463/914418 [email protected], www.eboardmuseum.com Open: daily 2 – 7 pm Prices: Adults € 10.00; Family ticket € 20.Reduced rates for groups, senior citizens, students, pupils and people doing their compulsory military service. Europe’s biggest museum for electronic keyboards.

Magereggerstr. 175, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/511469, fax: 0463/511469-20 [email protected], www.kaerntner-jaegerschaft.at Open: all year round, Sunday and Monday 11 am – 3 pm, Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 10 pm; restaurant in the castle open: Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 11 pm, Sunday 11 am – 3 pm, phone 0463/419350). Free admission to the deer park with local species.

Open: 1 April to 31 October: Monday to Saturday 9 am – 5 pm Prices: Adults € 3.00 Groups of adults (10+ people), pupils, students and senior citizens, members of ÖAMTC and people with disabilities € 2.00 Pupils in groups € 1.00 Free guided tours! NEU: 2-in-1 ticket (Armorial Hall and Rudolfinum museum for € 5.00 or reduced rate of € 3.00) The Armorial Hall of the Landhaus, where the Prince’s Stone and 665 coats of arms are exhibited, is one of the most important witnesses to history of the country. Josef Ferdinand Fromiller, Carinthia’s most famous Baroque painter, painted the coats of arms for numerous dukes and noble houses with a high degree of technical precision and Baroque opulence. He created one of the most beautiful and impressive halls of the country.

GALLERIES Stadtgalerie Klagenfurt (Municipal Gallery) Theatergasse 4, phone: 0463/537-5532 or -5545, fax: 0463/537-5532 [email protected], www.stadtgalerie.net Open: daily, except Monday, 10 am – 6 pm. Alpen-Adria Galerie (Alps-Adriatic Gallery) Theaterplatz 3, phone: 0463/537-5532 or -5224, fax: 0463/537-5532 [email protected], www.stadtgalerie.net Open: daily, except Monday, 10 am – 6 pm. BV-Galerie – Gallery of the Association of Professional Austrian Artists Feldkirchner Str. 31, phone & fax: 0463/598060 Open: October - June: 3 pm – 9 pm; July to September: 4 pm – 9 pm. [email protected], www.bv-kaernten.at Europahaus Reitschulgasse 4, phone: 0463/537-2426 Open: by appointment

Galerie 3 Alter Platz 25, phone: 0463/592361, fax: 0463/592361-11 [email protected], www.galerie3.com Open: Wednesday and Friday 11 am – 6 pm, Thursday 11 am – 8 pm, Saturday 10 am – midday and by appointment (phone: 0664/2642494) galerie.kärnten Arnulfplatz 1, phone 05/536-30516, fax: 05/536-30500 [email protected] , www.kultur.ktn.gv.at Open: Monday to Thursday 7:30 am – 7 pm, Friday 7:30 am – 2 pm Magnet gallery at Palais Fugger Palais Fugger, Theaterplatz 5, phone: 0664/1005110 or 0660/4652038, [email protected] Open: Tuesday – Friday 3 – 7 pm, Saturday 11 am – 4 pm Carinthian Art Association – Künstlerhaus art gallery Goethepark 1, phone: 0463/55383 [email protected], www.kunstvereinkaernten.at Open: Tuesday to Friday 1 – 7 pm; Saturday 10 am – 1 pm; closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays. Free admission. Landhaus Gallery Landhaus, phone: 0463/57757-102, fax: 0463/57757-233 [email protected] Open: 1 April to 31 October Napoleonstadel – Carinthia’s House of Architecture St. Veiter Ring 10, phone: 0463/504577, fax: 0463/504601 [email protected], www.architektur-kaernten.at Open: Monday – Thursday 7 am – 5 pm; Friday 7 am – midday (closed during the Christmas school holidays, and from Holy Thursday to Easter Monday!) rittergallery Burggasse 8, phone & fax: 0463/590490 [email protected], www.rittergallery.com Open: Tuesday to Saturday 10:30 am – 1 pm and by appointment Stadthaus (Gewölbegalerie and Studiogalerie) Theaterplatz 3, phone: 0463/537-5418 Open: by appointment Imprint: Published by: Klagenfurt Tourismus, Neuer Platz 1, 9010 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. Printed by: Carinthian Bogendruck, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information published herein (as known in October 2008) is correct, no warranties are given by the city of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee as to its accuracy and completeness. No liability will be assumed for any damage resulting from the content or service of the “Museum Crawl 2009” brochure or any contents or services published herein.

KLAGENFURT TOURISMUS Rathaus, Neuer Platz 1 • A-9010 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone +43/463/537-2223 • Fax +43/463/537-6218 www.klagenfurt-tourismus.at • [email protected]

FH Technikum –Wilfan Collection Primoschgasse 8, phone: 05/90500-9901, fax: 05/90500-3110 [email protected], www.cti.ac.at Open: Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm 081010111

Museum Crawl 2009

Museum Klagenfurt Mining Museum Prof.-Dr. Kahler-Platz 1, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/511252, Fax: 0463/51125215 [email protected], www.bergbaumuseum.at Open: April 01 to October 31: daily from 9 am – 6 pm. Prices: Adults € 5.00 Groups of adults (10 people), senior citizens € 4.00 History of mining, mineralogy, geology and palaeontology on 2,500 m2 of underground exhibition space.

Carinthian Botanical Centre with Herbarium; Botanical Gardens Prof.-Dr.-Kahler-Platz 1, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/502715 [email protected], www.landesmuseum-ktn.at Open: May to September: daily 9 am – 6 pm October to April: Monday to Thursday 9 am – 4 pm, closed on public holidays and during the Christmas school holidays Prices: free admission Guided tours: 20 minutes € 2.00/person; 50 minutes € 4.00/person; May to September: free guided tour every Wednesday at 5 pm. The topics will be announced in the press and on placards at short notice. Carinthia’s floral emblem Wulfenia carinthiaca, a gorge with ferns and moss, a thundering waterfall, numerous wetland habitats and a collection of cacti are some of the highlights of the botanical gardens at the Carinthian Botanical Centre. Explore the fascinating flora of Carinthia in compacted form, plus special plants from all over the world.

Gustav Mahler’s Composing House Wörthersee-Südufer-Strasse, footpath from the Maiernigg bathing beach, walking time approx. 10 min., 9073 Klagenfurt-Viktring Phone: 0463/537-5632, fax: 0463/537-6281 [email protected], www.gustav-mahler.at Open: 1 May to 31 October, daily 10 am – 4 pm (closed during GTI meeting and Ironman competition) Prices: Adults € 1.00 Children under 14 and groups of pupils: free

Klagenfurt Diocesan Museum

Koschatmuseum

Ehrental Castle Agricultural Museum

Carinthian Museum of Modern Art

Lidmanskygasse 10/3, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/57770-1064

Viktringer Ring 17, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0676/7701941

Ehrentaler Str. 119, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/43540, fax: 0463/43540-39 [email protected] www.landwirtschaftsmuseum.at

Burggasse 8 / Domgasse, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 050/536-30542, fax: 050/536-30514 [email protected] www.mmkk.at

Open: 1 June to 15 October: Monday – Saturday 10 am – midday. 15 June to 14 September, 3 – 5 pm Prices: Adults € 3.00; Children from the age of 8 € 1.00 Groups of adults (10+ people), senior citizens € 2.00 Pupils, students, people doing compulsory military service € 1.50 Groups of children € 0.80 pp Sacral art from the Middle Ages to the Baroque.

Magdalensberg Archaeology Park Magdalensberg 15, 9064 Pischeldorf Phone: 04224/2255, fax: 04224/29529 [email protected], www.landesmuseum-ktn.at Open: 01 May – 15 October, daily 9 am – 7 pm Prices Adults € 5.00; Children (aged 6 – 18), students, senior citizens, people doing compulsory military or alternative service, members of ÖAMTC, school classes incl. guided tour € 3.00 Family ticket € 11.50; Groups (10+ people) € 4.00 Guided tours € 1.00 per person Visit Magdalensberg Archaeology Park, one of the largest excavation sites in the area of the Eastern Alps. Excavation and restoration of this Roman business hub began sixty years ago. At this place with its long, rich history you will meet the “Youth of Magdalensberg” and many other finds that bear witness of the Roman life in the city on Magdalensberg mountain.

Carinthian Open-Air Museum Maria Saal Domplatz 3, 9063 Maria Saal Phone: 04223/3166, fax: 04223/3166-20 [email protected], www.freilichtmuseum-mariasaal.at Open: 1 May to 18 October, daily (except Mon): 10 am – 6 pm; admission until 5:00 pm Prices: Adults € 6.00 Groups of adults (10+ people) € 5.40 Free for children under 6; pupils, students and people doing compulsory military service € 3.00 Family ticket € 15.00 On 4 hectares, the oldest museum of its kind in Austria presents Carinthian farm architecture. The 36 items were relocated to the museum’s site from various Carinthian valleys and present an overview of the diversity of residential buildings in our province. Special offers for children and/or school classes (educational museum programmes, baking bread, making wood whistles, building a log cabin, nature trail).

Open: 19 May to 10 October: Tuesday – Thursday 10 am – midday and by appointment Prices: donations appreciated Exhibition commemorating the well-known Carinthian composer Thomas Koschat.

Museum of the Province of Carinthia, Rudolfinum Museumgasse 2, 9021 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 050/536-30552, fax: 050/536-30540 [email protected], www.landesmuseum-ktn.at Open: Tuesday to Friday 10 am – 6 pm; Thursday 10 am – 8 pm, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10 am – 5 pm. Closed on Mondays. Prices: Adults € 5.00; Children (aged 6 – 18), students, senior citizens, people doing compulsory military or alternative service, members of ÖAMTC, school classes incl. guided tour € 3.00; Family ticket € 11.50; Groups of adults (10+ people) € 4.00; Guided tours for groups (10+ people) by appointment: plus € 1.00/person; Free for KlassenCard holders/kindergardens/members of the Promotion Association! NEW: Combination ticket (one fee for: Rudolfinum museum, Magdalensberg Archaeology Park, Teurnia Roman Museum, Armorial Hall in the Landhaus) – the ticket is valid for 1 year. Adults € 12.00; Children (aged 6 – 18), students, senior citizens, people doing compulsory military or alternative service € 8.00 Family ticket € 25.00 Explore history, archaeology, zoology, geology and much, much more in Carinthia’s largest museum. The impressive museum has over 30 rooms with displays of Carinthia’s most important treasures from natural and cultural history. It displays numerous exhibits in the scientific collections and organizes specialised exhibitions on current topics. Learn more about science and research in 10 fields and enjoy the hands-on experience in Carinthia’s largest multi-disciplinary museum.

Wörthersee Cruises

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Friedelstrand 3, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/21155, fax: 0463/21155-15 [email protected], www.woertherseeschifffahrt.at Scheduled services: daily May to October. Cruises between Klagenfurt and Velden and back with scheduled stops around the lake. Tip: Enjoy a delicious breakfast and the morning atmosphere on the lake (reservation required). Call for detailed information and prices.

Open: May, September and October: Sunday to Friday: 10 am – 4 pm; June, July, and August: Sunday to Friday: 10 am – 6 pm Prices: Adults € 4.00 Children and youth (aged 6 – 16) € 1.50 Groups of adults (15+ people), senior citizens, students, people doing compulsory military service € 3.50 Covering more than 1,000 m2, the exhibition documents the working world of Carinthia’s farmers, from manual work to working with draught animals and machines. It also goes into the history of farming from serfs and bondsmen to free farmers.

Open: Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays 10 am – 6 pm; Thursday 10 am – 8 pm. The museum is closed for preparation between exhibitions. Prices: Adults € 6.50 Children and youth (aged 12 and above), groups of adults (10+ people), senior citizens, pupils, students, people doing compulsory military service € 3.50 Exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. After Work. Evening programme: every Thursday from 6.00 to 8.00 pm free admission, including guided tour at 6.30 pm. Cre.ART.ive workshops and studio for children, family afternoons for grown-ups and kids (by appointment only!)

Inspired by modern museum didactics, it illustrates life on Carinthian farms in the past and today.

Programmes for groups or school classes by appointment.

Minimundus – the Miniature World on Lake Wörthersee

Klagenfurt Museum Tramway and exhibition “Klagenfurt in the Past”

Villacher Str. 241, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/211940, fax: 0463/2119460 [email protected] www.minimundus.at

Wilsonstrasse 37 at Lend canal, near the public bathing beach) 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Phone: 0463/740368, fax: 0463/740208 [email protected] www.nostalgiebahn.at

Open: 10 April to 26 October: daily April, October: 9 am – 6 pm May, June, September: 9 am – 7 pm July, August: 9 am – 8 pm (Wed until 10 pm) Prices: Adults € 12.00 Senior citizens, students, pupils and people doing compulsory military service (with ID) € 11.00; € 8.00 in groups Children and youth (aged 6 – 15) € 7.00 Groups of adults (20+ people) € 9.00 Groups of children (20+ people) € 5.00

Timetable: The museum tramway runs in July and August Monday – Friday at 3 pm and 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 3 – 6 pm every half hour. The exhibition is open daily from 1 – 6 pm in July and August. Closed on Mondays. Prices: Adults € 3.00 Children and youth (aged 5 – 15) € 1.50 Senor citizens, pupils, students and people doing compulsory military service: € 3.-; 10% reduction for groups of adults (20+ people).

Minimundus – the miniature world on Lake Wörthersee – presents around 140 of the most beautiful buildings from all over the world, perfectly reconstructed on a scale of 1:25 using original materials (marble, tuff, basaltic lava, etc.) when technically feasible.

The museum tramway (some of the vehicles are more than 100 years old) takes you from the departure point at the “Buffet zur Tramway” via an idyllic route through protected landscape to an exhibition on regional traffic in Klagenfurt as it was in the past.

St. Peter’s in Rome is just steps away from the Taj Mahal, and the CN tower lies within a stone’s throw of the Petra treasure house.

Tip: Every Wednesday in July, August and early September, cruises are offered under the motto “Nostalgia by ship and tram”. Leaving from the Lido restaurant. (Prices: adults € 11.00, children (6 – 14 years) € 5.50, families € 27.50, group prices upon request). The Kärnten Card is valid for nostalgic cruises!

Tour the world. Minimundus is a company of “Rettet das Kind – Kärnten.” The entire net profit is spent on helping children in need.