What to do and see in Salzburg Region, Austrian Alps: The Best Art Museums

July 28, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in Salzburg Region, Austria including The Selinger, Salzburger Kunstverein, Salzburg Baroque Museum, DomQuartier Salzburg, Mozart Audio and Video Museum, Museum der Moderne Monchsberg, Museum der Moderne Rupertinum, Seelackenmuseum, Stefan Zweig Centre Salzburg, Schloss Wiespach.
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1. The Selinger

Rottfeld 7 Letzter Kreisverkehr vor der Grenze zu Deutschland die 1. Ausfahrt, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 676 5854902 [email protected] http://www.seli.at
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

The Selinger

In my studio i create unique art. I am looking forward to your visit. You will be enchanted by my pictures. Order your special painting. SeliArt is represented once and throughout the world. Many art collectors are already in possession of Selis. Visit my gallery in salzburg and make me your stay in salzburgso special. I deliver in the whole world.

2. Salzburger Kunstverein

Hellbrunner Strasse 3, Salzburg 5020 Austria 43662842294 [email protected] http://www.salzburger-kunstverein.at
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Salzburger Kunstverein

The Salzburger Kunstverein (founded in 1844) is a leading organization in Central Europe for producing and exhibiting international and Austrian contemporary art. In addition to the near 500 square meters of the exhibition area for major exhibitions, the Künstlerhaus houses different institutions, 21 artists studios and the Café Cult. Entrance to all exhibitions and events is free.

3. Salzburg Baroque Museum

Orangeriegarten, Salzburg Austria +43 662 877432 http://www.barockmuseum.at/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Salzburg Baroque Museum

4. DomQuartier Salzburg

Residenzplatz 1 Domplatz 1a, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 80422109 [email protected] http://www.domquartier.at
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4.5 based on 549 reviews

DomQuartier Salzburg

Installation of the DomQuartier in 2014 restored the original architectural unity of the Cathedral and Residenz precinct, also including the Benedictine monastery of St Peter’s and thus creating an internationally unique museum project. Over 400 year ago, the Salzburg prince-archbishops began to transform the town into an Italian-style Baroque gem. They created a masterpiece of urban design, which is today a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Reviewed By 355stefang - Brussels, Belgium

At 13 Euro a person this was an excellent bargain, and this includes the audio guide, which I usually pass on but it was pretty good. You essentially get access to what I'd almost consider several separate museums. First, you walk through perhaps a dozen rooms that are staterooms, or official residence rooms of past Salzburg officials. These rooms are amazing. Some have paintings and even flooring that are 500+ years old. Beautiful tapestries and artwork (frescoes, reliefs, wall and ceiling paintings, etc.) in just about every room. Then, you enter several rooms dedicated solely to art, primarily from Dutch masters. There was even a Rembrandt. Following the art rooms, you get to go outside and make your way to the upper floor of the huge cathedral the dominates the center of the old town. This is cool, as you are offered a unique view down into the cathedral. You're also right in front of the massive organ, which is neat. As for the bit where you're outside - you're only outside for a max of 30 seconds, longer if you decide to snap some photos of the old town, which you'll want to do since you are afforded some nice views from higher up. You then enter a handful of rooms containing cathedral treasure, with precious artifacts and jewels. Some of these pieces date back as far as 700CE. You'll be amazed at how priceless some of these pieces must be... Next, you enter a long hallway filled with an eclectic collection of curiosities. This was rather interesting, as there are such random pieces from various eras from all over the world, to include things such as stuffed animals, mummified animals, fossils, gems, weapons, clothing, jewelry, you name it. Then you enter a couple rooms with some artifacts belonging to the church that I can only imagine are even more priceless than some of the previous rooms that are dedicated to cathedral treasure. That pretty much sums up the various parts of the museum. Again, it's like several museums in one. Truly a great value for the price you pay. There's so much to see. Signs are in German and English, and the audio guide of course comes in several languages. I was able to get through the entire museum in a little over two hours, and that included listening to most of the audio guide; it helps I read fast, as well. Otherwise, I'd allow yourself a minimum of three hours. There are a handful of toilets throughout the museum, a gift shop, and a cafe. Fantastic museum - you should definitely check it out when in Salzburg. I visited on Christmas day. Big thanks for the Staff for working on Christmas.

5. Mozart Audio and Video Museum

Makartplatz 8, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 883454 http://www.mozarteum.at/en/museums/mozarts-residence.html
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4.0 based on 234 reviews

Mozart Audio and Video Museum

Reviewed By 319margaretb - Toronto, Canada

Although this museum is small and easy to navigate, there if plenty of information available to read and hear through the portable audio phones. If you love Mozart or classical music, it is worth the price of admission.

6. Museum der Moderne Monchsberg

Moenchsberg 32, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 842220 [email protected] http://www.museumdermoderne.at/
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3.5 based on 292 reviews

Museum der Moderne Monchsberg

Prominently located on Monchsberg hill above the roofs of the old town, the art museum presents contemporary and modern art in one of Salzburg’s most beautiful spots. The starkly modernist structure hosts temporary exhibitions of art with an international appeal and works from the museum’s own collections on three gallery floors.

Reviewed By permia

Marvellously positioned on Monchsberg and next to the decorative 19th century Water Tower, we were delighted with the couple of hours we enjoyed here. Towards the start a sequence of black and white photographs titled From the Portfolio of Doggedness caught our eye. A major exhibition was devoted to the oeuvre of Italian artist Marisa Merz. Her Living Sculpture was intriguing.

7. Museum der Moderne Rupertinum

Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse 9, Salzburg 5020 Austria +43 662 842220610 [email protected] http://www.museumdermoderne.at/
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3.0 based on 47 reviews

Museum der Moderne Rupertinum

8. Seelackenmuseum

Museumsweg 1, Sankt Veit im Pongau 5621 Austria [email protected] http://www.seelackenmuseum.at/

Kommen Sie mit auf eine 4000-jahrige Reise zu den ersten Siedlungen, bronzezeitlichen Friedhofeb und mittelalterlichen Bergwerken. Erfahren Sie, wie sich ein Erzbischof unbeliebt machte und warum Thomas Bernhard hier „Die Kalte. Eine Isolation“ schrieb. Besonders fur Kinder gibt es viel zu entdecken: Z.B., wie man einen Christbaum recyclen kann und warum man pongauer Kupfer in Deutschland fand.

9. Stefan Zweig Centre Salzburg

Moenchsberg 2 Edmundsburg, Salzburg 5020 Austria 4366280447641 http://www.stefan-zweig-centre-salzburg.at/
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

10. Schloss Wiespach

Wiespachstrasse 7, Hallein 5400 Austria +43 650 3201099 [email protected] https://www.schloss-wiespach.at/

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