Oberösterreichisches Landesmuseum, Provincial museum in Linz, Austria
The Oberösterreichisches Landesmuseum is a regional museum in Linz with extensive collections spanning from medieval art to contemporary times, organized across different areas and departments. The exhibitions display paintings, musical instruments, coins, folk objects, and technical artifacts from Upper Austria.
The institution was founded in 1833 as a patriotic association dedicated to preserving the heritage of Upper Austria under the patronage of Archduke Franz Karl. This original mission to document and protect regional history continues to shape the collection today.
The museum displays works and objects that tell the story of Upper Austria, from traditional crafts to artistic traditions that still resonate in the region today. Visitors can see how these artistic practices developed and changed over centuries.
The building is easy to walk through with clear pathways between different exhibition areas, allowing visitors to plan their own route at their own pace. Information panels help with orientation, and staff members are available to answer questions.
The archaeological section houses a significant collection of Roman artifacts, including soldier gravestones and Etruscan imports from ancient trade networks. These finds reveal how deeply the Alpine region was connected to cultures from the south.
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