Museum St. Peter an der Sperr: A Journey Through Wiener Neustadt's History
Explore 800 years of history, art, and culture at Wiener Neustadt's architectural gem, the Museum St. Peter an der Sperr.
Housed in a former Dominican convent, the Museum St. Peter an der Sperr in Wiener Neustadt showcases the city's rich history through interactive exhibits and valuable art-historical artifacts. The museum explores Wiener Neustadt's development from its founding around 1200 to the present day.
A brief summary to Museum St. Peter an der Sperr
- Johannes-von-Nepomuk-Platz 1, Wiener Neustadt, 2700, AT
- +432622373951
- Visit website
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Check the museum's website for current special exhibitions and events to enhance your visit.
- Take advantage of the Hearonymus audio guide and museum app for a more immersive experience.
- Visit the nearby Bürgermeistergarten (Mayor's Garden) for a relaxing break after your museum visit.
- Combine your visit with a tour of the casemates to see the city's fortifications.
Getting There
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Walking
From Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof (main train station), the museum is approximately a 12-minute walk. Exit the station and walk straight ahead, following signs towards the city center (Stadtzentrum). Continue along Bahnhofstraße, then turn left onto Neunkirchner Straße. Turn right onto Johannes von Nepomuk-Platz. The museum will be on your right.
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Public Transport
From Wiener Neustadt Hauptbahnhof, take bus line E, H, or G to the "J.-v.-Nepomuk-Platz" station, which is in the immediate vicinity of the museum. Alternatively, take the same bus lines to the "Babenbergerring" station, followed by a 5-minute walk to the museum. A single bus fare within Wiener Neustadt costs approximately €2-3. Additionally, Wiener Neustadt offers MaXi TaXi, a shared taxi service that covers the entire city and picks up passengers from existing bus stops.
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Driving
If arriving by car from Vienna, take the A2 motorway and exit at Wöllersdorf-Nordspange. From Graz, take the A2 and exit at Knoten Wiener Neustadt. From Burgenland, take the S31, then the S4 and exit at Wiener Neustadt Ost. From western Austria, take the A1 (Westautobahn), then the A2 and exit at Wöllersdorf. Paid parking is available in the city. Consider using one of the three parking garages near the city center. Minimum parking fee (30 minutes) is EUR 0.60, up to a maximum of EUR 3.00 per day. An electric charging station is available directly at the museum.
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