Schell Collection

Austrian Lock and Key Museum

The key to happiness – could you find it here? The Schell Collection, Austria’s museum of locks, keys, coffers, ornamental boxes and ornate cast iron, and also the biggest specialist museum of its kind in the world. Find the answers to questions such as “Why is there a key on a pocket watch chain?” or “Why would you need a funeral casket key?” … and “Are you sure that you found all of the secret compartments in your great grandfather’s desk?”

Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10 am - 4.30 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 6.30 pm
The museum is closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.


  • Opening hours & entrance fees in detail
  • Adults: € 10.00 | Pupils: € 3.00 I Graz Card admission adults: € 7.50 I Graz Card admission children: € 2.00 I Graz Card admission seniors: € 6.00
Historical chests and costumes in an exhibition. | © Schell Collection
Schell Collection

Picture gallery

Historical chests and costumes in an exhibition. | © Schell Collection
Exhibition of artworks from Nepal and Tibet | © Schell Collection
Various antique furniture and decorative pieces in an exhibition. | © Schell Collection

Address

Contact
Schell Collection - Austrian Lock and Key Museum
Address
Wiener Straße 10, 8020 Graz
E-mail
museum@schell-collection.com
Phone number
+43/316/766177
Website
schell-collection.com