Museum Burg Golling

About the museum

The Museum Burg Golling was set up in 1969 as a small local-history museum in Golling Castle, whose origins date back to the 13th century. The complex stands in the middle of the centre of Golling an der Salzach and is still used as a museum site today.

Over the decades the modest local collection has grown into a regional museum. Donations, bequests, purchases and finds from its own field research have built up a collection of around 15,000 objects on the natural and cultural history of the region, including individual pieces of international standing. The museum sees itself as a “regional WorldsMuseum” and organises its presentation into thematic worlds.

The focus is on archaeology, geology and palaeontology as well as the history of the castle and of the Tennengebirge, where the museum also carries out its own research. The museum is run by the market municipality of Golling; a circle of friends supports acquisitions, restoration work and scholarly research.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition “MuseumsSchätze” (Museum Treasures) with objects such as a meteorite fragment and Iron Age smithing tools
• Thematic worlds on fossils, minerals, castle history and clocks
• Historical castle tour through otherwise inaccessible parts of the complex
• Nature and culture hikes in the Tennengebirge
• Research museum with around 15,000 collection objects

Permanent exhibitions

• MuseumsSchätze – Uralt. Einzigartig. Sonderbar. – Changing highlights from the collection, including a fragment of the Kindberg meteorite, Augenstein pebbles from the Tennengebirge and Iron Age smithing tools from the Nikolausberg.
• Fossile LebensWelten – The exhibition shows fossils from the primeval Tethys Ocean.

Founded

1969

Operated by

Marktgemeinde Golling an der Salzach

Director

Sebastian Krutter

Admission & discounts

Free admission with the SalzburgerLand Card, for children under 6 and for members of the Salzburg Museum Association and the Friends of the Museum. Adults with the Salzburg Family Pass pay €7. Cash only at the ticket desk.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The historic castle is not accessible: there is no lift, and driving into the courtyard is not permitted. The museum is not accessible, or only with difficulty, for visitors with reduced mobility. Dogs are not allowed, except guide dogs and assistance dogs.

Kids & families

• Hands-on stations

Selected, marked hands-on objects may be touched. Children under 6 have free admission; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Getting there & parking

By car via the Tauern Motorway A10 to the Golling exit (no. 28), then turn left at the junction onto the Salzachtal federal road B159 into the town centre.

Amenities & dining

• Coat check

Cloakroom for wet clothing, umbrellas, walking poles, large bags and backpacks. Eating and drinking is not permitted in the exhibition rooms.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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