Universal museum Joanneum – Arsenal museum Graz

Exhibition

Until today an army of 5000 men could be equipped with the conserved weapons. What makes the museum in Graz unique is its authenticity. The arsenal was not essentially changed since the 17th century and is still complete. Just the cannonry got lost during the napolian wars. Therefore Graz holds the world's largest collection of historic weapons and military equipment. The arsenal was affiliated to the museum Joanneum in 1892. The weapons were produced in local factories and by the big armourers in Nuremberg, Augsburg and Suhl. The fire weapons were partly produced in Ferlach in Kärnten.

Visit the museum

There a daily guided tours and special themed tours and workshops for kids.

The museum is closed on mondays.

Osmanian troops and hungarian rebels were a real threat to the austrian countries of that time, Steiermark, Kärnten and Krain. The arsenal was built between 1642 and 1645 and was supposed to supply the south-east wing of the empire with weapons. Also weapons for ordinary foot and horse soldiers were kept there.

By foot:

The arsenal is located underneath the castle of Graz. From the main train station it is easy to reach by foot. (25 min). The footpath leads over „Europaplatz“ and Annenstraße further across bridge Murbrücke. Via Murgasse and Hauptplatz you get to Herrengasse and to the arsenal.