Lower Austria in past and present

The region's cultural heritage

The regional museums of Lower Austria preserve extensive collections of artefacts from all areas of life and reflect the rich cultural heritage of the province.

The digital experience of local cultural heritage

Lower Austria's regional museums are home to an impressive variety of artefacts that reflect the history and present, art and culture as well as flora and fauna of the province. Archaeology, technology and industry, crafts and agriculture, folklore and sacred art are represented, as are regional specialities and fascinating life stories. Discover exciting stories and unique exhibits that illustrate Lower Austria's cultural heritage!

Search, find, research and browse

More than 45,000 objects from currently 47 regional museums from all over Lower Austria invite you to browse and discover in the DIP catalogue:  The online collection is aimed at academic researchers as well as interested private individuals, professionals and beginners, simply anyone who is curious about the great diversity of Lower Austrian collections.

From individual objects to entire histories, the DIP catalogue offers the opportunity to find out about specific topics, eras or regions. Thanks to the filter options, it is possible to search for specific collections or museums by keywords, materials and various topics: What did the 1920s look like in Lower Austria, what toys were there in the Stone Age, what do museums have to do with health and well-being, why are stove tiles a transnational topic? Answers to these questions can be found in the themed collections and blog articles.

Anyone who knows more about a particular object can add a comment and thus actively contribute to the further development of collection research.

Regardless of whether you are taking a digital journey through time or looking for a specific exhibit - the platform is open for you around the clock. Immerse yourself in the exciting world of Lower Austria's regional museums and discover Lower Austria's cultural heritage with just a few clicks!

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