The Holzmuseum St. Ruprecht ob Murau holds over 50,000 objects documenting timber’s role in the Murau region’s material culture, from tools and furniture to building elements and vehicles. The collection was assembled by forester Georg Hackel over decades and is now one of Europe’s most comprehensive wood museums. Open May to October; check holzmuseum.at for hours and prices. St. Ruprecht is 4 km from Murau; Murau is on the narrow-gauge Murtal Bahn from Unzmarkt. Allow 2-3 hours.
museum in Murau
Holzmuseum St. Ruprecht
The Holzmuseum St. Ruprecht ob Murau is described as one of Europe's most comprehensive wood museums, with over 50,000 objects documenting the role of timber in the life of the Murau region: tools, furniture, building elements, vehicles, and decorative objects all in wood.
- Type
- museum
- Destination
- Murau
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 1988
- Era
- Contemporary
- Address
- Hans-Edler-Platz 1, 8862 St. Ruprecht, 8850 Murau
- Coordinates
- 47.1122, 14.0259
- Official website
- Visit website