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\u2013\u00a0This post was written by\u00a0Lauren Voges<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019ve picked Salzburg as a quick weekend getaway or for a week-long city break, there\u2019s no doubt you\u2019re in for a treat. This pretty city is brimming with architectural gems \u2013 it\u2019s rich in history and it boasts a wide array of museums, ranging from the world-renowned to the downright quirky. But would you have expected anything less from the birthplace of Mozart, the backdrop to the\u00a0Sound of Music<\/em>, and the home of Redbull? Probably not. So, make sure these 10 museums in Salzburg are a part of your itinerary to get the best (and the strangest) out of this great city.\u00a0

Many of the best Museums in Salzburg are included in the ultra-handy Salzburg Card<\/a> which gives you 24, 48, or 72-hour access to a whole load of activities in the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Mozart’s Birthplace: A Salzburg must-see<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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About Mozart\u2019s Birthplace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re curious about the life and times of the world\u2019s most famous composer, Salzburg is the perfect place to start your learning. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756 \u2013 and you can actually visit the house he was born in. Featuring a treasure trove of original instruments owned and played by Mozart, as well as portraits of the entire Mozart family, the house at Getreidegasse number 9 is open to the public all year round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights at Mozart\u2019s Birthplace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the historical instruments played by Mozart himself, such as the clavichord and the violin, are a special sight to behold. So make sure you don\u2019t miss these two items. The former of the two is a small, rectangular keyboard that was a popular instrument in private homes during the 17th and 18th centuries \u2013 likely because it was considerably smaller than a pianoforte. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hidden gems at Mozart\u2019s Birthplace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be surprised (or offended!) by the small supermarket inside the building. There actually was a grocery store inside the house when Mozart lived there in the 1700s! Today, the supermarket is kitted out with scrumptious regional snacks and treats, including the famous Augustiner beer and Mozart Balls \u2013 truffle-like confections made with pistachio marzipan and nougat and covered in dark chocolate. Make sure you leave the museum via the supermarket to fortify yourself for your next activity of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mozart\u2019s Birthplace<\/strong> address<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Getreidegasse 9, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s nearby<\/strong> Mozart\u2019s Birthplace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mozart\u2019s birthplace is located in Salzburg Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city of Salzburg was once a very religious one, so there\u2019s no shortage of ornate cathedral spires and Baroque-clad church facades upon which to feast your eyes. When you\u2019re done poring over a bounty of artifacts from Mozart\u2019s childhood, have a wander around the Old Town and take in some of the sights before you look for more museums in Salzburg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Mozart’s Residence: Arguably the most famous Salzburg attraction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

About Mozart\u2019s Residence <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s more than one of Mozart\u2019s homes to visit in Salzburg. The genius behind the ‘Overture’ in The Marriage Of Figaro<\/em><\/a> was born in the house at Getreidegasse number 9 and lived there until he was 17 years old. But by that time, the three-room apartment he and his family lived in was too small to comfortably accommodate them all. A 17-year-old Mozart had to share a room with his 22-year-old sister. So, they relocated to a house known as the Dance Master\u2019s House. In 1996, the Dance Master\u2019s House was converted into a museum, and today, you\u2019ll find it filled with artifacts and mementos of the Mozart family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights at Mozart\u2019s Residence <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The museum at Mozart\u2019s birthplace may have the master composer\u2019s clavichord and violin, but the museum at Mozart\u2019s Residence has his pianoforte. Just imagine setting your eyes on the very instrument on which Mozart composed the symphonies and concertos that we all absentmindedly hum today. Can\u2019t quite picture it? Well, you\u2019ll just have to go there then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hidden gems at Mozart\u2019s Residence <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t pass up on the chance to listen to some Mozart while you\u2019re visiting the museums in Salzburg. There are some 3,500 recordings of Mozart\u2019s work available to listen to throughout Mozart’s Residence. So, get up close and personal with this musical great through his original scores and interpretations of his most famous pieces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mozart\u2019s Residence address<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Makartplatz 8, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s nearby<\/strong> Mozart\u2019s Residence <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mozart\u2019s Residence is just a five-minute walk away from another famous Salzburg attraction: Mirabell Palace and Gardens. Once you\u2019ve had your fill of classical music, head on over to this Baroque beauty. Today the palace is known for being one of the most beautiful wedding venues, but back in Mozart\u2019s time, the banquet hall was used for concerts \u2013 including some played by Mozart and a few of his family members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Hellbrunn Palace: For lovers of luxury<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

About Hellbrunn Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a lover and appreciator of the finer things in life, then the concept behind the 400-year-old Hellbrunn Palace is sure to tickle your fancy. The Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, Markus Sittikus von Hohenems, had this opulent palace built to be his summer residence or ‘pleasure palace’. Designed to be the perfect setting for extravagant banquets and balls, international receptions, and other social gatherings for the elites of the time, Hellbrunn Palace is nothing short of luxurious. Back in the 17th and 18th centuries, you could probably only enjoy this beautiful space if your wardrobe included a crown, but today it\u2019s a famous wedding venue and one of the must-see museums in Salzburg for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights at Hellbrunn Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inside the palace, you\u2019ll find plush rooms with all the Baroque fixings and trimmings you could possibly want. But outside the palace is where the real treasures lie. Step out into the gardens and visit the Trick Fountains, which the Archbishop would use to unexpectedly use to drench his guests. And don\u2019t miss the open-air theatre that the Archbishop had constructed out of an old stone quarry \u2013 it\u2019s the oldest open-air theatre in Europe and is almost entirely housed in the side of Hellbrunn Mountain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hidden gems at Hellbrunn Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember that scene in The Sound of Music<\/em> where Liesl and Rolf take refuge from the rain in a glass gazebo<\/a> after crooning \u201cSixteen Going on Seventeen\u201d to each other? And remember how you spent hours constructing your own elaborate dance that included leaps across white benches in a glass gazebo? Now\u2019s your chance to live out your dreams! Although the Leopoldskron Palace was featured as the Von Trapp house in the film, the famous glass gazebo was reconstructed in Hellbrunn Palace\u2019s gardens. And whether or not you\u2019ve seen the film, that lovely little glasshouse is a sight to behold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hellbrunn Palace<\/strong> address<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

F\u00fcrstenweg 37, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s nearby Hellbrunn Palace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fancy a trip to the zoo while you\u2019re in the neighborhood? In between discovering museums in Salzburg, don’t miss the Salzburg Zoo! It’s just around the corner from the palace is home to 1,500 animals from lions to penguins. So if you\u2019ve got kids in tow, make this a stop on your Salzburg tour. <\/p>\n\n\n

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4. Museum of Natural History and Technology: A local favourite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

About the Museum of Natural History and Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t come to Salzburg purely to soak up all things Mozart and The Sound of Music<\/em>, you\u2019ll be pleased to see this entry on the list of museums in Salzburg. From life-size dinosaur models and a space travel exhibit to an interactive exhibition about the human body and a full-on aquarium and zoo, Salzburg\u2019s Museum of Natural History and Technology (aka the House of Nature) is a dream for science and nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights at the Museum of Natural History and Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If science is what you came for, you cannot miss out on the Science Centre in this Salzburg museum. Get in touch with your inner Galileo or Newton and play around with the interactive experiments, which include a hydraulic lift and water experiments area. There\u2019s also an acoustics room where kids and adults alike can explore the weird and wonderful powers of sound. And just in case you hadn\u2019t had enough Mozart already, the Feel Mozart<\/em> exhibit allows you to walk on a giant violin and literally feel<\/em> the vibrations of the composer\u2019s music.

And finally, if you\u2019re looking for an excuse to let out a good long scream of frustration about the fact that your partner is still hogging the hydraulic lift, the screaming cabin will let you do just that \u2013 while measuring the volume of your voice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insider tips for the Museum of Natural History and Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you happen to be in Salzburg on a Monday, you may be able to join a telescopic star tour with the museum\u2019s observatory. A treat for astronomy fanatics and amateur stargazers alike, the observatory has two telescopes that it uses for research and for public guided tours. If you\u2019re keen to do a little stargazing on your Salzburg vacation, make sure you register for a tour in advance<\/a> to avoid disappointment. And bear in mind, that the possibility of a tour is weather dependent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Museum of Natural History and Technology<\/strong> address<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Museumsplatz 5, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s nearby the Museum of Natural History and Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pivot from science to art in one fell swoop by following up your trip to the House of Nature with a visit to Salzburg\u2019s Museum of Modern Art. Alternatively, if you’ve had enough ‘museuming’ for one day, this particular museum is located pretty centrally. So you can opt to take a stroll along the Salzach river and stop for a snack at one of the canal-side restaurants or bars. Cafe Sacher is just across the river and serves up the Austrian delicacy Sacher-Torte, a chocolate sponge cake with apricot jam \u2013 the perfect post-museum snack. <\/p>\n\n\n

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5. Salzburg Museum Neue Residenz: One of the best Salzburg museums <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

About Salzburg Museum Neue Residenz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If history is your beat, this historic residence and its millennia-spanning collection of art, artifacts, and relics is a must for your list of museums in Salzburg to visit. The New Residential Palace was constructed over a period of 100 years in the 16th century. It\u2019s known as the New Residential Palace as it was meant to replace the Archbishop\u2019s old residence, however that residence ended up being maintained as well. In 2007, the city of Salzburg decided to house the Salzburg Museum in the Neue Residenz Palace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights at Salzburg Museum Neue Residenz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During your wander through the halls of the museum, make sure you don\u2019t miss Salzburg’s carillon. The 35 bells that make up the carillon span three octaves and offer up familiar melodies from classic operas like The Magic Flute<\/em> and Austrian folk songs like In einem k\u00fchlen Grunde<\/em> every day. You can join a guided tour and climb the Carillon Tower, and enjoy a peek into the mechanics of the bells as well as a view of the city of Salzburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hidden gems at Salzburg Museum Neue Residenz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The museum offers a great opportunity to see the oldest parts of the city of Salzburg with its Panorama Passage. This part of the museum houses items uncovered in excavations of the city, including a pottery kiln and painted walls that are estimated to be 2,000 years old. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salzburg Museum Neue Residenz address<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mozartplatz 1, 5010 Salzburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s nearby Salzburg Museum Neue Residenz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Good news, you\u2019re in the heart of Salzburg\u2019s Old Town again. Around the corner, you\u2019ll find the Dom of Salzburg, a 17th-century cathedral, and St. Peter\u2019s Abbey, an old monastery with a legacy that stretches back to the 7th century. The museum is also close to another one of the many museums in Salzburg: the Panorama Museum, where you can enjoy gazing at a massive panoramic painting of Salzburg in 1829. <\/p>\n\n\n

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