# Museum der Stadt Villach > URL: https://apartments-villach.at/en/blog/museum-der-stadt-villach > Language: en > Description: What awaits you in the museum Around 800 square metres of exhibition space cover the history, art and culture of the region, and each year there is also a changing special exhibit… --- ![](https://apartments-villach.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/museum-der-stadt-villach-01-320x320.avif?v=1790767113) ## The city on the Drava in a townhouse In a historic townhouse on Widmanngasse, the Museum der Stadt Villach shows the history of the city on the Drava over three floors. It was founded in 1873, which makes it one of the oldest municipal museums in Austria. In the inner courtyard stand a Roman stone collection and a section of the medieval town wall. A good place for a break between two floors. [Apartment in Villach](https://apartments-villach.at/en/book) ## What awaits you in the museum Around 800 square metres of exhibition space cover the history, art and culture of the region, and each year there is also a changing special exhibition. If you want to see more, visit the branches: the Stadtpfarrturm with its panoramic view, the Relief von Kärnten and the showroom in the Burg, which is open free of charge all year round. ## What awaits you - Around 800 m² of exhibition space on the history, art and culture of Villach - Annual special exhibitions, among them ones on town history and current affairs - Inner courtyard with a Roman stone collection and a medieval town wall - Branch sites Stadtpfarrturm, Relief von Kärnten and showroom in the Burg (free of charge) - Free admission with the Kärnten Card at all four locations ## Good to know Add on the showroom in the Burg, which is open free of charge all year round. Together with the Stadtpfarrturm that makes a day of culture for which you never have to queue. ## Practical information Museum der Stadt Villach Opening hours 2 May to 31 October, Tuesday to Sunday 10 to 16:30, Monday closed except on public holidays Admission current prices at villach.at, free of charge with the Kärnten Card Distance from the apartment in Villach approx. 4 km, 8 min. by car to the town centre Getting there Widmanngasse 38, 9500 Villach, two minutes on foot from the Stadtpfarrkirche [Website](http://villach.at/stadt-erleben/museum-der-stadt) ## Frequently asked questions about Museum der Stadt Villach ![](https://apartments-villach.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/luisa-kofler-apart-of-me-villach-01-320x320.avif?v=1790767112) ### Off to Villach! The museum and the Stadtpfarrkirche are two minutes on foot apart. We will gladly put together a suitable route for you. Luisa Kofler Ihre Gastgeberin - [+43 664 510 35 74](tel:+436645103574) - [villach@apart-of-me.at (Opens the e-mail program)](mailto:villach@apart-of-me.at) ### From 2 May to 31 October, Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 16:30. On Mondays it stays closed, except on public holidays. ### Yes, all four locations can be visited free of charge with the Kärnten Card: the main museum, the Stadtpfarrturm, the Relief von Kärnten and the showroom in the Burg. ### Yes, the showroom is open daily all year round and free of charge. ### Around 800 m² over three floors. ![](https://apartments-villach.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/apart-of-me-apartments-villach-hero-320x180.avif?v=1790767112) ## Days of culture in Villach Eight minutes from the apartment into the centre, and the museum is two minutes on foot from the Stadtpfarrkirche. Book your apartment in the centre now. [Check availability](https://apartments-villach.at/en/book)