Stadtmuseum
About This Museum
Tucked away on Dornbirn's main square, the Stadtmuseum feels less like a formal institution and more like a series of wonderfully curated rooms telling the city's own story. It has this incredible knack for making local history feel immediate and personal, connecting the industrial past of textile mills directly to the community living here today. You'll find everything from meticulously preserved looms to intimate family photographs that give you a real sense of place. It’s the kind of museum where you leave feeling like you’ve been let in on a secret.
Collection Highlights
The textile machinery is a star, with massive, intricate looms that echo the city's industrial heartbeat. Alongside these are poignant displays of everyday life—think vintage shop signs, traditional costumes, and personal letters that truly humanize the past.
Visitor Information
It's right on Marktplatz, easy to pop into while exploring the town center. The layout is intuitive and welcoming, perfect for a leisurely hour-long dive into Dornbirn's character without ever feeling overwhelming.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a handsome, traditional building that blends seamlessly with the historic market square, its facade gives little hint of the modern, thoughtful exhibits waiting inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Stadtmuseum Dornbirn, 11, Marktplatz, Markt, Dornbirn, Bezirk Dornbirn, Vorarlberg, 6850, Österreich
Phone: +43 5572 3064911
Website: Visit Website
