After the government of Lower Austria had bought the Schallaburg, the castle was completely renovated, and in 1974 opened as a museum. Since then there has been a new exhibition every year. Currently there's an exhibition about the 1970's.
From the 17th until the 20th century, the castle Schallaburg changed owners several times - it remained private property until 1945 when it was confiscated by the Russians (after the end of World War II Austria was occupied by the Allies). Ten years later the castle became property of the new Republic of Austria. In 1967 the government of Lower Austria bought the castle from the Austrian state.
The other day I made an excursion to the castle Schallaburg in Lower Austria. The castle was first mentioned in records in 1242. From 1456 until 1614 the Schallaburg was in possession of the Von Losenheim family. During this time the castle was extended significantly and transformed into a Renaissance castle.
