Traditions, crafts and a look into the past
Stübing near Graz (OTS) – There is a touch of spring in the air when the Austrian Open Air Museum Stübing opens its doors for the new season on March 22, 2024. The idyllic setting of the museum is enriched in the early hours of the morning at 5 a.m. by a very special event: the traditional palm bush-tying in the historic smokehouse.
Easter, the Christian festival of the Resurrection, is ushered in with this symbolic tradition. In Austria, palm bushes made from a variety of plants are tied, artfully decorated and decorated with ribbons. Some are even attached to poles up to eight meters long to be carried during the ceremonial palm consecration. The blessed palm branches not only serve as festive decorations, but are also made into small crosses that are attached to doors as blessing signs or used in traditional customs to ward off evil.
The museum year 2024 not only promises a continuation of this fascinating tradition, but also offers numerous highlights. With an expanded range of courses, additional hands-on days and an extensive event and children’s program, this year offers unforgettable experiences for the whole family.
The starting shot for this year’s events will be on March 24th in the Museum Valley. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in the fascinating world of Easter customs at “Easter Lamb and Antlassei”. Whether it’s artistic baskets, decorated eggs, Easter bread or traditional egg racing – there’s a lot to discover, take part in and taste here.
A special day for the youngest visitors is on the program on March 28th. Under the motto “Working for Easter”, children can get creative from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and actively engage with the customs surrounding Easter. It can get loud in the Museum Valley when the children are out and about while spinning their ratchets. If you feel hungry from rattling in the fresh air, the “Zum Göller” inn in the Museum Valley invites you to stop off. The joy isn’t just for the grown-ups, as there is a special children’s meal on this day.
A highlight of the museum year will be the annual exhibition Precious Clutter – Collected Stories from May 26th to October 31st, 2024. It presents ordinary everyday objects as museum treasures and tells stories about life, work, craftsmanship and social developments of bygone times. The exhibition not only offers a nostalgic look back, but also opens up new perspectives for the present through selected exhibits.
With the annual ticket for just 27 euros, visitors can explore the Austrian Open Air Museum Stübing and 19 other museums of the Universalmuseum Joanneum unlimitedly for 12 months. From April 1st to 30th, the annual ticket can be purchased for 21 instead of 27 euros, which can also be purchased exclusively in the Austrian Open Air Museum Stübing on March 24th and is already valid for this day of the “Easter Lamb and Antlassei” event.
All details about the traditional and current annual offers are available at www.freilichtmuseum.at, where you can find a reason for all ages, interests and moods for a leisurely and enjoyable walk through the valley of history(s) and the awakening spring nature Immerse yourself in the world of our ancestors – in Austria’s largest open-air museum.
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