as part of SHOWING STYRIA 2025
Archaeology Museum
Graz 1699
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Special exhibition
Location
Schloss Eggenberg, Archaeology Museum
Duration
April–November 2025, April–October 2026
Curated by
Sarah Kiszter and Daniel Modl
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About the exhibition
The special exhibition Graz 1699 at the Museum of Archaeology transports visitors into the vibrant atmosphere of the city of Graz in the 17th century and offers an impressive immersive experience. The focus is on a digital reconstruction of Baroque Graz based on historical engravings and enriched by selected archaeological finds from the city centre of Graz and Schloss Eggenberg.
The visualisation will have a special recognition value for Graz residents: Some iconic buildings, such as those on the main square of Graz, still exist today, while others have long since disappeared.
This innovative presentation builds a bridge between the World Heritage Site of Schloss Eggenberg and the vibrant heart of the historic centre of Graz. The exhibition allows visitors to experience a part of the rich history of the provincial capital in a completely new, captivating way.
Cooperation partners:
Federal Monuments Office, Department of Archaeology
Graz Museum
University of Graz, Department of Classics
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Karl Peitler
Head of Archaeology Museum and Coin Cabinet
With the Coin Cabinet and the Archaeology Museum, Schloss Eggenberg has two venues that are perfect for enriching the story of the rise, splendour and decline of the Eggenbergs with surprising details. Rare Eggenberg coins and medals are on display in the Coin Cabinet, while the Archaeology Museum will transport visitors back to Baroque Graz by means of a digital reconstruction.