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The Mönchhof Village Museum offers an immersive glimpse into life in a historic rural village, where time appears to stand still. In this unique museum, the fully operational workshops showcase traditional craftsmanship, as if waiting for artisans to return. Visitors can explore authentic homes and businesses, gaining insight into the daily routines and livelihoods of former generations. A visit to the station transports one back to the age of steam trains and simpler journeys, offering a nostalgic look at travel in bygone days. The Catholic church in the village emphasizes the central role of religion in community life at the time, highlighting its importance in shaping values and traditions. A charming vintage cinema also forms part of the museum, underscoring the blend of culture and entertainment that enriched village life. With 35 distinct buildings, each carefully preserved and reflecting various aspects of local customs and village culture, the Mönchhof Village Museum captures the essence of "pure folk culture." Through these buildings, visitors can experience a faithful representation of rural life, with its rhythms, routines, and deep-rooted traditions, making history come alive in a tangible and memorable way.

Thobiyas XavierThobiyas Xavier

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A very good open air museum about village life. The special exhibit about Roma and Sinti (Gypsies) is very good. What is lacking is any reference to the important Jewish communities that were in Burgenland. There was even one in Mönchhof before it was driven out in a pogrom in the 17th century. Jewish shopkeepers were important parts of village communities and there are some artifacts showing that in the exhibition but they are not identified as Jewish.

Stan NadelStan Nadel

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Very interesting..... like stepping into a time machine and travelling back to the late 19th century and first half of the 20th century. There are items and tools from the second half of the 20th century, but most of the collection is from previous years. The houses have a lot of detail and if you are a history buff and in the vicintiy then it is absolutely worth a visit.

Nick G.Nick G.

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Wenn man das Dorfmuseum betritt ist man in der Vergangenheit gefangen. Kindheits-Erinnerungen werden wach. Das Museum ist ein großes Dorf. Man kann es fast nicht in Worte fassen, so übermahnt wird man von Gefühlen die man schon fast vergessen hat. Ein Kreislerladen, Bäckerladen, Fotogeschäft, Bauernhochzeit, Wäscheladen, Zollhaus, Schuhmacherzunft, Imkerei, sogar ein altes Gasthaus mit einem alten Wurlitzer gibt es. Alles was sieht ist bis in kleinste Detail dargestellt. Unglaublich was da für ein schaffen dahinter steht, Schulklasse mit Lehrbücher usw. und so fort. Dieses Museum ist einfach öfter zu besuchen, es ist unmöglich alles in einem Tag zu besichtigen, beim zweiten oder dritten Mal, ist es so wenn ich wieder nur einmal da gewesen wäre, wir entdecken immer wieder neue Häuschen oder Gegenstände die für einen in der Vergangenheit relevant waren und das man heute vergeblich sucht. Wir werden dieses tolle und faszinierende Museum immer wieder und immer wieder gerne erleben und besuchen. GlG Anita mit Anhang.

Anita MahrAnita Mahr

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Great place with very much to see, duration of the visit is 2-3 hours. You can see of houses dedicated to different crafts. Parking possible for free near by museum. Nice personal, real old-school pub inside the museum, so you can refresh inside. I can compare this to Petronell-Carnuntum - you can see as the people in old times live.

Matthew BlackMatthew Black

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The museum is worth visiting! The territory is pretty large. We visited it with kids (4,7,8 and 13 y.o.) . And we all liked the museum. Spent there about 3 hours. There is a cafe on the territory where you can have some coffee or juice. And you can play music on the music box)). We dived into history. I recommend Dorfmuseum !)

Elena PodolElena Podol

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