Steiermärkisches Naturkundemuseum
Quick Facts
- Location
- Austria, Graz
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- 1.5-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Monday Closed (Monday) · Tuesday 10:00-18:00 · Wednesday 10:00-18:00 · Thursday 10:00-18:00 · Friday 10:00-18:00 · Saturday 10:00-18:00 · Sunday 10:00-18:00 · From this museum page on museum-joanneum.at (checked 5 November 2026): Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 10am-6pm, closed Monday. The same page adds three extra opening days, 29 March, 17 May and 1 November 2027, and lists fixed closures on 24 and 25 December 2026, 1 January, 9 February, 19 September and 24 and 25 December 2027. The exhibition centre stands in the Joanneumsviertel in Graz, with the Centre of Natural History in Graz-Andritz and the House of Biodiversity inside the Herberstein Animal World as the other two locations.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Single museum ticket, adults 13 euros, one visit within the calendar day · Student: Students, apprentices, conscripts and civilian servers aged 19 to 25 pay 6.50 euros · A family ticket covers two adults with at most two children under 14 at 26 euros for this museum. The 24 and 48-hour passes cover every exhibition in the association except the Herberstein Animal World, and guided tours or workshops are charged on top.
- Address
- Joanneumsviertel, 8010 Graz, Austria
- Coordinates
- 47.0703, 15.4392
Introduction
Natural history is the oldest branch of Graz's Joanneum: when Archduke Johann founded the institution in 1811, scientific collections were its cornerstone. Today the Natural History Museum occupies the Joanneum Quarter on Raiffeisenstraße, sharing a campus with the Neue Galerie: minerals and crystals, Alpine flora and fauna, and fossils tell the story of Styria from ancient seas to high mountains. Displays balance scholarly depth with family-friendly presentation — the interactive elements suit school-age children — and one visit links neatly to the rest of the campus.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed (Monday) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00-18:00 |
From this museum page on museum-joanneum.at (checked 5 November 2026): Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 10am-6pm, closed Monday. The same page adds three extra opening days, 29 March, 17 May and 1 November 2027, and lists fixed closures on 24 and 25 December 2026, 1 January, 9 February, 19 September and 24 and 25 December 2027. The exhibition centre stands in the Joanneumsviertel in Graz, with the Centre of Natural History in Graz-Andritz and the House of Biodiversity inside the Herberstein Animal World as the other two locations.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Single museum ticket, adults 13 euros, one visit within the calendar day |
|---|---|
| Student | Students, apprentices, conscripts and civilian servers aged 19 to 25 pay 6.50 euros |
| Senior | Senior citizens, people with disabilities and groups of 12 or more pay 11 euros each |
| Child | Ages 6 to 18, student groups and groups from social institutions pay 3 euros; under 6 is free |
| Free Admission | The 24-hour pass costs 20 euros for adults, 40 for a family and 5 for ages 6 to 18, and the 48-hour pass 26, 52 and 6.50 euros |
A family ticket covers two adults with at most two children under 14 at 26 euros for this museum. The 24 and 48-hour passes cover every exhibition in the association except the Herberstein Animal World, and guided tours or workshops are charged on top.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Steiermärkisches Naturkundemuseum?
Monday: Closed (Monday); Tuesday: 10:00-18:00; Wednesday: 10:00-18:00; Thursday: 10:00-18:00; Friday: 10:00-18:00; Saturday: 10:00-18:00; Sunday: 10:00-18:00; From this museum page on museum-joanneum.at (checked 5 November 2026): Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 10am-6pm, closed Monday. The same page adds three extra opening days, 29 March, 17 May and 1 November 2027, and lists fixed closures on 24 and 25 December 2026, 1 January, 9 February, 19 September and 24 and 25 December 2027. The exhibition centre stands in the Joanneumsviertel in Graz, with the Centre of Natural History in Graz-Andritz and the House of Biodiversity inside the Herberstein Animal World as the other two locations.
How much is the admission for Steiermärkisches Naturkundemuseum?
Adult: Single museum ticket, adults 13 euros, one visit within the calendar day; Student: Students, apprentices, conscripts and civilian servers aged 19 to 25 pay 6.50 euros; Senior: Senior citizens, people with disabilities and groups of 12 or more pay 11 euros each; Child: Ages 6 to 18, student groups and groups from social institutions pay 3 euros; under 6 is free; Free Admission: The 24-hour pass costs 20 euros for adults, 40 for a family and 5 for ages 6 to 18, and the 48-hour pass 26, 52 and 6.50 euros; A family ticket covers two adults with at most two children under 14 at 26 euros for this museum. The 24 and 48-hour passes cover every exhibition in the association except the Herberstein Animal World, and guided tours or workshops are charged on top.
Any practical tips for visiting Steiermärkisches Naturkundemuseum?
Share the campus with the Neue Galerie — one combination ticket covers both. Weekday mornings are calm; weekends bring school-age crowds.
How long should I spend at Steiermärkisches Naturkundemuseum?
A typical visit takes 1.5-2 hours.
