LMK, Regional museum in Klagenfurt, Austria
The Landesmuseum Kärnten is a large museum in Klagenfurt divided into sections covering natural history, archaeology, and regional folk culture. The collections span multiple floors and feature mineral samples, prehistoric finds, and craft objects from the area.
The institution was founded in 1844 and moved to its current Neo-Renaissance building in 1884, inaugurated by Crown Prince Rudolf at that time. This move marked a turning point for the growing collection, which finally had a proper home.
The museum displays artworks by regional creators and showcases the craft traditions that shaped Carinthian life. Visitors can see how local artistic practices and making traditions remain visible in the collections.
The museum has renovated exhibition spaces and improved accessibility for all visitors following its recent reopening. The layout is clear and allows you to explore the collections without too much physical effort.
The building serves as a reference collection for minerals and holds rare specimens like Kahlerite and Weinebeneite, which were named after the Carinthian region. Scientists worldwide use these samples to identify and study similar materials.
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