Museum Arbeitswelt Steyr, Industrial heritage museum in Steyr, Austria.
Description
The Museum Arbeitswelt occupies two restored factory buildings from the 19th century along the Steyr River and presents exhibitions about industrial society and labor relations. The spaces preserve the original architecture and allow views into production methods and living conditions of earlier times.
History
It was founded in 1987 during the Upper Austrian State Exhibition to document industrial history and social development. A major flood in 2002 caused extensive damage, but the building was subsequently rebuilt and modernized.
Culture
The exhibitions address contemporary social questions like migration and gender roles through interactive displays and workshops. Visitors engage directly with present-day topics that matter to people living in the region.
Practical
The location is at Wehrgrabengasse 7 in Steyr and is fully accessible with tactile systems and sign language videos for all visitors. Everything is easy to reach, with clear pathways and understandable signage helping you navigate the space.
Did you know?
Beneath Lamberg Castle lies a former air raid shelter with the Memory Tunnel, documenting the period from 1938 to 1945 in Steyr. This underground space preserves memories of a significant chapter in the city's past that visitors might otherwise overlook.
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