Folklore Museum (Museum fur Volkskunde) description and photos - Austria: Vienna (Topic)

Folklore Museum (Museum fur Volkskunde) description and photos - Austria: Vienna. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Museum fur Volkskunde.

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The Folklore Museum was founded in 1895. After its opening, the museum was located in the building of the stock exchange, and in 1917 it opened in the Schonbrunn Summer Palace. The museum displays a rich collection of folk cultural heritage of Austria and neighboring countries. The main part of the collection covers the period from the 17th to the 19th century, demonstrating everyday life, folk architecture, household needs and concerns.

Exhibitions and archival photographs show different types of houses, agricultural farms, interiors, furniture, utensils and other items of everyday life of that time. In addition to the interiors, the museum displays casual and festive outfits, jewelry and wedding accessories. Some of the exhibits are dedicated to the folk art of the earlier Austro-Hungarian Empire, including musical instruments and religious objects. Separately, visitors can get acquainted with the rural culture of the Alpine region.

The Folklore Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art is of interest to everyone who wants to get acquainted with the history of Austrian folk culture.

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