We were guided by Ms. Hannelore Haas, who volunteers her time to preserve the museum. The tour of the exhibition begins on the ground floor, where visitors can experience a journey through several millennia in the Gröbming, Enns Valley, and surrounding region. A highlight on this level is undoubtedly the multi-ton Roman marble slab, which comes from a ceremonial grave and also provides insights into the former settlement area of Gröbming. In addition, there are some truly interesting finds from Alpine archaeology.
The exhibition also addressed the topic of farming under the title "1000 Years of Farmland," describing the development of the farming community from the year 1074 onward. In that year, the donation of several farms to Admont Abbey is documented. This theoretical input was complemented by high-quality exhibits (a farmhouse parlor, a stove, and a bedroom).
Afterwards, we went to the first floor, which was dedicated to Gröbming. The juxtaposition of past and present is presented through impressive displays. Furthermore, we were shown essential rights, such as the right of market citizenship dating back to the 16th century, which is also intended to serve as a safeguard against future challenges. Several prominent figures from Gröbming are also highlighted, including Minister of Agriculture Franz Thoma and the world-renowned physician and nutrition pioneer Dr. Franz Xaver Mayer.
Finally, we went to the second floor to see the special exhibition entitled "Stone Age Art". On display were the consistently spectacular cave paintings from Europe, the Urals and also Indonesia, dating from a long-gone era.
Special attention was also paid to a collection of European minor arts dating from 10,000 to 45,000 years ago; the Lion Man from the Swabian Jura is particularly noteworthy, as are the Venus of Willendorf and many other fascinating exhibits. All in all, it was a very successful, informative, and above all, educational excursion for us.
Finally, here are some personal impressions of the visit:
Museum tours can sometimes be boring, but Mrs. Haas's lively stories made the whole thing very interesting, and I would definitely recommend it.
Thanks to the excellent guided tour, the visit to Gröbming was very interesting and informative. We gained many new insights into the history of the Gröbming region.
