Salzburg celebrates The Sound of Music with a new museum in Hellbrunn Castle!

Salzburg celebrates The Sound of Music with a new museum in Hellbrunn Castle!

Something is happening in Salzburg - for the 60th anniversary of "The Sound of Music"! The new museum, which is being built in the magnificent buildings of the former animal keeper house and the Remise of the Hellbrunn palace complex, is being rebuilt and promises to become a real highlight for locals and tourists. News.at reports that….

Mayor Bernhard Auinger (SPÖ) sees Hellbrunn the ideal location for this exciting exhibition. The city of Salzburg and the state are shared by the costs of 3.8 million euros for the construction and 1.8 million euros for the exhibition design. The opening is already planned for the summer of next year, and the anticipation is noticeable with many.

The connection to film history

Curator Peter Husty from the Salzburg Museum has big plans for the exhibition: Two central narrative strands should lead visitors through the fascinating story of "The Sound of Music". The film history is presented in the coache, while the Jägerhaus takes a look at the life of the Trapp family, which fled to the USA from the National Socialists. Particularly exciting: The exhibition will show how the film deviates from reality in some places, for example that the children were already grown up at the time of flight.

The collection of the Salzburg Museum on the subject of "The Sound of Music" has increased in recent years and will blossom again here. The museum aims to address both tourists and Austrians who often do not know the film, but want to dive into the magical world of Maria and that of Trapp family. ORF adds that ...

Tourist magnets and experiences

Salzburg itself is known for its breathtaking architecture and landscapes, but the connection to "The Sound of Music" attracts a particularly large number of visitors. The shooting took place especially in Salzburg, while the interior shots in Hollywood were filmed. 2025 is not only the year of the museum opening, but also the 60th birthday of the film, which will certainly lead to an increase in the number of tourists. Journey by Backpack reports that ...

Various tour offers are available in order to experience the famous locations up close. The panoramic bus tour is particularly popular, which takes visitors to iconic places such as the Mirabellgarten, Leopoldskron and Mondsee Castle. But also the woman from Maria bicycle adventure or smaller group tours from Bob’s Tours invite you to enjoy the unmistakable backdrop.

Another highlight are the marionet theater performances that revive the story of "The Sound of Music" in a charming way. The museum thus becomes an important part of the tourist offer in Salzburg and a place that celebrates the connection between the film and the city.

All in all, you can already capture: With the opening of the "Sound of Music" museum, Hellbrunn becomes an even greater attraction for everyone who wants to experience the magic of Salzburg and the history of those from Trapp family up close.