Museums in Upper Austria, Austria

This is the house where Emperor Franz Josef announced his engagement to the Bavarian princess Elisabeth von Wittelsbach, nicknamed "Sissi." Today it's a city museum devoted to the spa's history and culture, ... More on Frommers

On the border of the Danube River, this gallery is one of the most important repositories of contemporary painting in Linz. Many art lovers drive all the way from Vienna to feast on the array of paintings -- some 1,500 works in ... More on Frommers

High above the river and a 5-minute walk west of Hauptplatz stands the castle used by Emperor Friedrich III when he and his court resided in Linz (1486-89). At the turn of the 17th century, Rudolf II erected a new building. A catastrophic ... More on Frommers

This museum accurately calls itself "the museum of the future." The place will certainly give you a thrill; a full body flight simulator takes you on a whirlwind "tour" over Upper Austria without leaving the building. The on-site ... More on Frommers

This museum is in the former cloisters of the abbey. Local artifacts related to the province's earlier eras are displayed in the Heimatmuseum. The Pfahlbaumuseum is dedicated to prehistoric archaeology; its exhibits trace local ... More on Frommers