EXPERIENCE THE DIVERSITY!
Tradition
Innovation
Communication
The Grand museum of Admont Abbey was opened in the year 2003. Since than, it has established itself as a significant player in the Austrian museum landscape. It extends over three floors and two wings. Its exhibition space is equivalent to the size of approximately 36 single-family houses.
Open from March 20th to November 3rd, 2024
Gothic Museum
Ground floor
Open from March 20th to November 3rd, 2024
Museum of Art History
Ground floor
Open from March 20th to November 3rd, 2024
abbey shop
Ground floor
Open from March 20th to December 15th, 2024
World's Largest Monastery Library
1st floor
Open from March 20th to November 3rd, 2024
Vision of the Future: 2024+
1st floor
Open from March 20th to November 3rd, 2024
Museum workshop
1st floor
Open from March 20th to November 3rd, 2024
Multimedia Presentations of Admont Abbey
1st floor
Open from March 20th to November 3rd, 2024
Special exhibition
1st floor
Open from March 20th to November 3rd, 2024
Natural History Museum
2nd floor
Open from March 20th to November 3rd, 2024
Museum of Contemporary Art
2nd floor
Open from March 20th to November 3rd, 2024
panoramic stairways
2nd floor
Connection of Old and New
Its uniqueness lies, on the one hand, in the exciting combination of old and new on both architectural and thematic levels, and on the other hand, in the diversity of offerings. Under one roof, there are art pieces ranging from the Middle Ages to the present, manuscripts and early prints, a Natural History Museum from the period of 1866-1906 (Museum within the Museum), an Art History Museum, special exhibitions, multimedia presentations about the monastery, a dedicated experience space for the "Nationalpark Gesäuse," and the museum workshop. Additionally, since 2017, the newly designed hall houses a Gothic Museum.
World's Largest Monastery Library
Breathtaking for most visitors is the impression of the late Baroque library. It is the largest monastery library hall in the world. The fascinating interaction between tradition and innovation becomes palpable in the exhibition content, the design of the exhibitions, and far beyond. The focal point of the collection activities is contemporary art. A focal point is the commissioned artworks of the in-house MADE FOR ADMONT line. Unique is the special collection "JENSEITS DES SEHENS – KUNST VERBINDET BLINDE UND SEHENDE" (BEYOND SIGHT – ART UNITES THE BLIND AND THE SIGHTED).
