New course for Tyrolean state museums: economy and profiling are up!

New course for Tyrolean state museums: economy and profiling are up!

In Tyrol, the state museums are faced with comprehensive transformation. Mapping of target groups and a re -evaluation of the existing structures are important elements, but the renovation of the Ferdinandeum in Innsbruck occupies the central place in the planning. According to the Kleine Zeitung Director Rudigier does not think of short-term developments, but plans with a foresight of ten years. This goes hand in hand with a five -year contract that has been running since December 2023 and underlines the need for further projects beyond the conversion of the Ferdinandeum.

A clear focus is on the profiling of the state museums, especially for the "Zeughaus" and the "Tyrol Panorama". A target group address is sought here, which is mainly aimed at children and families. At the same time, the Tyrol Panorama should be geared towards the Euregio to strengthen regional connection.

conversion projects and financial challenges

With a view to the financial framework, the company of the conversions is complex. An external actor carries out a "potential analysis" that accompanies the ongoing processes and should therefore contribute to increasing efficiency. There is a focus on the construction costs, which must be monitored exactly in the present time of economy. A total of 58.9 million euros are planned for the conversion of the Ferdinandeum. A big demolition of the rear building wing should take place in September.

Despite these ambitious plans, the state museums present a differentiated financial balance. The publication of the balance sheet for 2024 shows an operating result of minus 13.45 million euros compared to minus 12.38 million euros in the previous year. The annual misalignment amounts to minus 14.22 million euros. With 539,480 visitors in the Landesmuseen in 2024, including the cooperation exhibitions, the desire for optimization and economy remains unfulfilled.

cooperation and brand formation

In order to master the challenges of the financial situation, cooperation with other museums and institutions is essential. This is intended to promote the development of a “brand museums in Tyrol” and thus achieve a stronger connection to the tourism sector and the local economy. The orf tirol emphasizes that it is of great importance for the museums to seek support outside of their own institutions in order not only to protect the cultural heritage, but also to be able to grown the existing challenges.

In addition, a Statistics Austria , as museums are anchored in the Austrian cultural heritage. This is based on a voluntary survey that provides information about visits, activities and the structural features of the museums. The data on building cultural preservation are essential to promote the understanding of and supporting museums and their significant role in society.