Joanneum Quarter

The Joanneum Quarter is situated in the heart of Graz’s Old Town, between Joanneumring, Neutorgasse and Kalchberggasse. Thanks to its central location, it can easily be combined with visits to other attractions within the UNESCO World Heritage city centre of Graz.

Yes. In particular, CoSA – Center of Science Activities offers interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences for families, children and teenagers. This makes the Joanneum Quarter one of the most versatile cultural attractions for families visiting Graz.

Highlights of the Joanneum Quarter include:

• The Neue Galerie Graz, featuring high-quality art from 1800 to the present day.
• The BRUSEUM, a dedicated collection and research centre focusing on the life and work of the artist, is housed within the Neue Galerie Graz.
• The Natural History Museum invites visitors to explore the wonderful world of animals, plants and minerals.
• The CoSA – Centre of Science Activities – offers exciting research adventures centred on technology and the natural sciences.
• The Styrian State Library is also part of the Joanneum Quarter and offers a wide range of reading material.

The Neue Galerie Graz, the Bruseum, the Natural History Museum and the CoSA – Centre of Science Activities are open from Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10 am to 6 pm. Please refer to the Landesmuseum Joanneum website for details of opening times.

Architects: Arge Nieto Sobejano + eep architekten

The year 2011 was of great significance for Graz: the Joanneum, Austria’s oldest and second-largest museum, celebrated its 200th anniversary. This milestone not only inspired a reorganisation of the museum collections but also led to an international architectural competition.

The goal was to connect two museums and the provincial library – historic buildings from different periods – into one functional complex and to create a shared entrance area for visitors. The winning solution by the Spanish architects was remarkable: beneath the museum courtyard, a new underground space was created. Its striking conical glass structures transform the former basement level into an attractive, light-filled visitor centre.