Nature draws

Upper Austrian museums take stock: magnets and problem children

Sisters Margaret and Christine Wertheim developed a crochet project for the castle museum: Austria's largest coral reef is on display here until July 7.(Bild: Horst Einöder/Flashpictures)

For the first time since the corona pandemic, Landes-Kultur GmbH is publishing visitor figures again - and they are impressive. With 327,841 visitors to 15 permanent locations and three temporary branches, the figures are impressive.

Six locations in Linz, one of which is digital, six locations in the province, three attractions within the Danube Limes and three temporary exhibitions: Landes-Kultur GmbH has a diverse portfolio. Last year, visitor interest increased again after the pandemic lull. A total of 327,841 visitors were welcomed.

The Marmorschlössl in Bad Ischl(Bild: Wolfgang Spitzbart .)

Before the crisis - and permanent crisis
The Schlossmuseum Linz recorded 63,984 visitors, which is close to pre-corona levels (2019: 67,900). The large exhibition Nature Upper Austria can also be seen here, which appeals to many. The OK Linz attracted 17,126 visitors, the Ursulinenhof 25,067.

However, the Francisco Carolinum remains the problem child among Linz's museums with 9576 visitors, compared to 24,200 in 2019. Strongest outposts: Marmorschlössl Bad Ischl (22,056 visitors), Upper Austrian Maritime Museum in Grein (15,991) and the Academy of Ceramics Gmunden (23,500).