Museum of the Working World

Steyr, Oberösterreich, Österreich

Wehrgrabengasse 7
4400 Steyr

A place of history - The Museum Arbeitswelt Steyr is housed in two listed factory buildings from the 19th century.

Housed in two listed factory buildings from the 19th century, the first Austrian labor museum has developed since its opening in 1987 into an internationally renowned exhibition, culture, and event center. With annually changing exhibitions, contemporary cultural mediation offerings, and a diverse event program, visitors can engage with questions about the past, present, and future of work and life.

Hint / Advice:

from March until the end of 2026 the exhibition "Energy Transition - Race Against Time"
Open year-round: Politics Workshop (please register) and Mine of Remembrance
"The Path to February 1934" is presented in a unique compilation of regional social history in the district of Ennsleite with display panels.
The Museum of Working World continuously organizes interesting lectures and concerts on current topics.

Contact

Museum of the Working World

Wehrgrabengasse 7
4400 Steyr

+43 7252 77351 - 0
office@museumarbeitswelt.at

https://www.museumarbeitswelt.at/

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Verein Museum Arbeitswelt
Wehrgrabengasse 7
4400 Steyr

+43 7252 77351 - 0
office@museumarbeitswelt.at
www.museumarbeitswelt.at/

Legal contact information

Museum Arbeitswelt
Wehrgrabengasse 7
AT-4400 Steyr
office@museumarbeitswelt.at
https://museumarbeitswelt.at/
UID: ATU24224505

Opening hours

Wednesday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, Sunday & public holidays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
School programs: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Special exhibition "Blue Shirt, Red Cloth" until May 25, 2026.

Arrival

Accessibility / arrival

Located directly on the bike path and only a 15-minute walk from the train station, you have various options for an environmentally friendly arrival. Support our goal of being a sustainable museum and choose a climate-friendly way to get here. Thank you!

BICYCLE

The Steyrtal cycle path (R8) and the Ennstal cycle path (R7) run through Steyr. The Steyrtal cycle path passes directly by the museum. There are several public bike parking facilities available right at the museum in front of the guest garden. More information about the bike paths can be found here:

Steyrtal Cycle Path
Ennstal Cycle Path

TRAIN

You can reach the museum via the Austrian Federal Railways through Linz or St. Valentin. From there, there are direct connections to Steyr every hour. From the train station in Steyr, it is easiest to reach the museum by taxi or on foot (walking time about 10 minutes). ÖBB Timetable

BUS

Steyr is well accessible by bus from Linz and various surrounding locations. The bus terminal is located at the train station in Steyr. OÖVV Timetable

CAR & COACH

Vienna
Motorway A1
Exit "Haag"

Linz
Motorway A1
Exit "Steyr-Enns West"

Salzburg
Motorway A1
Exit "Sattledt"

Graz
Motorway A9
Exit "Klaus"

PARKING

There is a barrier-free car park directly at the Museum of Working World. In addition, some paid parking spaces are available directly at the museum (Gaswerkgasse). More parking options in Steyr

PLANE

The nearest airport is Linz "Blue Danube Airport" (LNZ), with direct connections to Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Graz, Salzburg, Vienna, and Zurich. Blue Danube Airport Linz

Equipment

Toilet facility

Service

Guided tour

Prices

General price information

Children & youth up to 19 years: free admission
Individual: 10.-
Reduced:* 7,-
Group: (from 12 persons): 7,-
Combination ticket: (exhibition + Stollen of Remembrance): 14,-
Reduced combination ticket:* 12,-
Guided tour ticket (excl. admission): 5,-

*The following are considered reduced: groups, students, apprentices, university students, retirees, active and civilian service personnel, people with disabilities (free admission for companions), AK members, union members, employees of OÖ Tourism, employees of the province of OÖ, Culture Contact network partners, holders of the FORUM card, members of the FH OÖ Alumni Club, members of Kolping Austria, holders of the 4youCard, holders of the Travel Agents Identity Card, holders of the Linz Culture Card 365