The town Museum is in an old mansion in the centre of Villach. The Museum was founded in 1873 by the architect Carl Andreas. The Museum has repeatedly changed its location: in 1935, the Museum moved into the historic building on the square Citra-Josef. However, during the Second world war the building was hit by a bomb. Nevertheless, the collection is hardly affected, because she was taken out of the building of the Museum in advance. In 1960 the Museum was established at its present address on Vidangossy. About 50,000 exhibits housed in an old mansion on the area of 800 square meters.

The collection of the Museum introduces the historical exhibits, representing the art and culture of the city. Villach is known in Austria for its mining industry, therefore, the city Museum also has a collection of minerals that were found in this region. In the specialized exhibition "the city and the world" presents the geographical maps, views and plans of the city and the region since the 16th century. In the Museum there are such exhibits as cannons of Napoleon's time, medieval iron sculptures, precious jewelry, coins, Roman bricks, bells beginning of the 17th century.

The Museum also houses a collection of paintings, among which you can see works of the brothers Joseph and Louis Villager, landscapes of Jacob Canciani, picture of Thomas von Villach "Six saints," 1470-1480 years, and also works of art of the 20th century.

The city Museum has a library that contains a large collection of books, photos, reportage and documentary films. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Museum hosts temporary special exhibitions.