Land Salzburg invests 79,000 euros to strengthen regional museums!

Land Salzburg invests 79,000 euros to strengthen regional museums!

Summer brings not only the sun, but also a breath of fresh air to the regional museums of Salzburg. Since 2020, the financial support of the state of Salzburg has been steadily expanded in these facilities for minor employees. In 2025, a total of 27 museums benefit from a generous 79,000 euros. Not only are the opening times extended, but also voluntary staff in the high season are relieved of how turntkultur.at reported.

The regular funding shows how important the regional museums are for the cultural landscape of the federal state. This financial support for summer operation has been added up to a total of 245,000 euros since 2020. The employees, mainly employed, provide at the cash register, in the supervision, or even in the cultural mediation and inventory for visitors: the inside of the diverse collections.

Diversity of the funded museums

The support not only benefits traditional artists, but also promotes cultural diversity. For example, the Kalchofenut receives around 3,000 euros for two marginally employed people from July to September. Two museums can also look forward to support in the city of Salzburg: the Museum Art of the Lost Generation and the Bible World. Mayor Florian Juritsch emphasizes the advantages of funding and emphasizes that this creates an additional tourist offer.

• Geförderte Museen im Pinzgau:
  • Kalchofengut Unken
  • Museum Bramberg
  • Norikermuseum Niedernsill
  • Felberturmmuseum Mittersill
  • Keltendorf Uttendorf
  • Museum Märchen und Sagen in Bruck
  • Bergbau- und Gotikmuseum Leogang
• Geförderte Museen im Flachgau:
  • Stille Nacht Museum Oberndorf
  • Museum Fronfeste
  • Stiftsmuseum Mattsee
  • Zinkenbacher Malerkolonie
  • Pulvermachermuseum Elsbethen
  • Radiomuseum Grödig
• Geförderte Museen im Lungau:
  • Landschaftsmuseum Mauterndorf
  • Valentinum Thomatal
  • Heimatmuseum Tamsweg
• Gefördertes Museum im Tennengau:
  • Museum Burg Golling

In addition, eight museums have new, marginal employees: Interior: Soul Museum St. Veit, Knappenwelt Angertal and others. Around 715 people still volunteer in the museums, including 30 in the city of Salzburg alone. This number again reflects the appreciation for the voluntary commitment that keeps the cultural heritage alive.

Support for innovation and digitization

However, the museums can not only look forward to the support in the staff ceiling. The country also becomes active in the areas of digitization, cultural mediation and special exhibitions. In addition to promoting minor places, there is also support for digitization projects. Here, museums can apply for up to 50,000 euros for the development of audio and multimedia formats. The applications must be submitted by September 30, 2025, such as Salzburgermuseen.at determined.

Cooperation with the University of Salzburg also promotes the training and practical experience of students in the regional museums and offers them the opportunity to actively contribute to cultural mediation. This synergistic approach not only strengthens the museums, but also the young generation to raise awareness and to introduce them to the exciting world of regional history.

In summary, it turns out that the state of Salzburg continues to be very interested in promoting regional culture. The space for museum visits and the appreciation of the voluntary work is visible through financial support, creative projects and the strengthening of cooperation relationships with educational institutions. In addition, support from the EU structural funds and Interreg programs could give rural areas new innovative impulses.