Cultural Institutions in Linz

With its specific orientation and the continuity it has displayed since its founding in 1979, Ars Electronica has made a name for itself as one of the world’s foremost platforms for digital art and media culture. More

This work of modern architecture created by the Zurich firm Weber&Hofer makes a clear, distinctive design statement. Since May 2003, Linz’s new art museum has been one of the absolute highlights of the cityscape. More

One of Austria's oldest general-interest museums and, at the same time, a modern cultural facility - exhibits of natural history, cultural history and art history are on display at several locations in Linz. More

The history of the city, regional archeology and art from the province surrounding Linz are on display at the Nordico Museum. Visitors to LinzGenesis experience centuries past played back at fast forward. More

The O.K is Upper Austria’s center for contemporary art. Following its recent renovation, the institution on Arenaplatz has ample space for temporary exhibits. More

Linz is a setting for theatrical delights galore: the Landestheater and its diverse stages, Theater Phönix, the Chamäleon and a vibrant independent theater scene offer drama, cabaret, revues and much, much more. More

Music performances in Linz are held at the Brucknerhaus and the Posthof - the former is the home of the Bruckner Orchestra and thus of orchestral music; the latter is the venue of choice of the young musical scene. More

The hub of literary activities in Linz is the StifterHaus, the center for language and literature in Upper Austria located in the former home of poet Adalbert Stifter. More