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Best Museums in Graz

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The largest castle in the Steiermark, incorporated into the Johanneum museum in 1947, shelters a whole new world to discover. Erected in 1625 as a representative building by Duke Hans Ulrich von Eggenberg, it still manages to preserve its old charm. The rooms are the objects of fantasy-filled design with stunning ceiling paintings. The building boasts a famous hunting museum as well as a former baroque garden, home to free running deer and peacocks. The passion of the former master adds interesting detail. His love of numbers is reflected in the construction of the castle, with four corner towers to symbolize the four winds and 365 windows to symbolize the days in the year.

In the 17th Century, today's Johanneum was known as Lambrechter Hof, after its first owner. In 1811, Habsburg Archduke Johann took control of the building and donated his scientific collection as the basis of the museum's exhibitions. Soon after, the collection was made available to the public and was subsequently expanded. Presently, the main building of the Johanneum in Raubergasse, houses the geology, zoology, mineralogy and botany departments as permanent exhibits. The Alte Galerie also shows visiting exhibits (such as works by Schiele and Gaugin).

You can enter the Museum of the Diocese Graz-Seckau via the Minoriten Monastery's cloister. The museum contains sacred historic artifacts, displayed in a permanent collection entitled "Precious Styrian Churches". In addition, three special exhibitions are shown per year. These are specially designed with educational purposes in mind.

Set in the Flughafen Graz-Thalerhof, Österreichisches Luftfahrtmuseum opened its doors in 1979. A private museum, it is dedicated to aircraft. The focus is primarily Austrian aviation and the collection depicts flying instruments from different eras. These include jets, models, engines, copters and uniforms. The life-like simulators are worth a look as well.

The Zeughaus, today one of the most important arms collections in the world, had its heyday in 1699. During that period, no fewer than 185,700 weapons were stored there ready to be used to fight the Turks. Compared to this number, today's stock seems rather small at just 32,000. Weapons of all kinds can be viewed, but this tally is nevertheless extraordinary. The fact that such a large number remained intact is due to a combination of fate and luck. Maria Theresia intended to demolish the 1644 building in 1748, but the Styrian aristocracy resisted successfully and thus preserved a unique place of remembrance. The museum is open for visitors everyday except Tuesdays, and provides admissions with guided tours from November to end of March.

Designed by the architects Peter Cook and Colin Fournier, the Kunsthaus Graz is a museum that keeps up with the international standards. Shaped like an alien aircraft, it is a must-see site and lovingly named the "friendly alien" by locals. The museum showcases exhibits by renowned artists. You will get to see collections of photography, fine art, interactive art and much more. Kunsthaus Graz is also used as an event space for several events. If you are exploring the city, ensure that you visit the museum to get insight into some fascinating artworks.

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