Who we are
We preserve, show and maintain the cultural memory of working people - from the beginning of the Industrial Revolution to digitalization and beyond. For over 30 years, the Museum Arbeitswelt has been the only museum in Austria with this perspective.
Housed in two former factory buildings dating back to the 19th century, our museum is not only the first museum of labour, but has also gained international recognition as an exhibition and event centre since its inception.
Opening Hours & Visit
Go along, inform yourself, get into conversation and discuss, listen and perceive, experience and play: Explore our house and the exhibitions as well as the historical surroundings in your own personal way!
EXHIBITIONS IN THE MUSEUM ARBEITSWELT
Wednesdy to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TUNNEL OF REMEMBRANCE
all year round
Tickets during museum office hours. (Advance reservations by phone are requested).
POLITICAL WORKSHOP
bookable all year round
MO to FR | from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance Fees
Führungen
| 01/01/26 | |
| Up to 18 years | Admisssion free |
| Adult | 10 |
| Concession* | 7 |
| Group (from 12 persons) | 7 |
| Combi-Ticket (Exhibition in the museum + Tunnel of Remembrance) | 14 |
| Combi-Ticket Concession* | 12 |
*Concessions apply to: Groups, schoolchildren, apprentices, students, pensioners, military and civilian servants, people with disabilities (free admission for accompanying persons), AK members, trade union members, employees of Upper Austrian Tourism, employees of the Province of Upper Austria, KulturKontakt network partners, holders of the FORUM Card, members of the Alumni Club of the Upper Austrian University of Applied Sciences, members of Kolping Austria, holders of the 4youCard, holders of the Travel Agents Identity Card, holders of the Linz Kulturcard-365.
Admission free for: Members of the Verein Museum Arbeitswelt / Children up to 6 years / Teacher training students / Kulturpass Hunger auf Kunst und Kultur / Holders of the moecard (Museumsbund Österreich) / Holders of the ICOM-Card (Internationaler Museumsbund) / Holders of the BÖKWE-Card (Berufsverband Österreichischer Kunst- und Werkerzieher*innen) / Members of the Verband österreichischer Kulturvermittler*innen im Museums- und Ausstellungswesen / Holders of the artist card of the International Association of Art (IAA))
Current Exhibitions
ENERGY TRANSITION - A RACE AGAINST TIME
Energy is the engine of modern societies, and our demand for it is greater than ever. We use it for smartphones, household appliances, and the production of goods. Yet the advancing climate crisis and increasing environmental damage call for a rethink: how can we make our energy consumption more sustainable? Changes in the world of work also play a crucial role in this. The exhibition ENERGY TRANSITION – A RACE AGAINST TIME presents innovative paths toward a climate-friendly future.
In Cooperation with Vienna Museum of Science and Technology
Design: Katharina Höfler, Tobias Zachl (Atteneder Grafik Design)
Sponsors & Support
TUNNEL OF REMEMBRANCE
Housed in a former air-raid shelter, the Tunnel of Memory recounts the history of Steyr during the Nazi rule. The exhibition is set in the Lambergstollen tunnel near the junction of the rivers Enns and Steyr, which was built by concentration camp prisoners from 1943 on. Reports by contemporary witnesses show their everyday life, which was defined by the racially charged relationship with the local population.
Project initiator/sponsor: Mauthausen Committee Steyr
Curator: Regina Wonisch
Design: Bernhard Denkinger
Location
As industrial jewel located on the Steyr River, the museum offers a unique ambiente that makes history tangible and creates space for working, reflecting and celebrating. The classic factory ensemble directly on the centuries-old water channels of the Wehrgraben is in the heart of the city and yet surrounded by nature. It impresses with its modern architecture, professional equipment and historical identity.
Various multifunctional rooms are available for your event. Whether it is a corporate event, weddings, workshops, we are at your side with advice and support. Our technical and catering partners will be happy to support you with special requirements. Get in Touch!
Education
Interact, participate, think, reflect, discover and discuss. In this way, visitors learn about the topics related to our museum together with the educational team. The offer is methodically diverse and is always adapted to the group. Our museum is unique for every age group, type of education and school. Places of action are our exhibitions, the political workshop , the Tunnel of Remembrance and the historical environment around our museum. Get in Touch
