Museum der Moderne Salzburg

About the museum

The foundation was a donation of modern prints from the Welz collection. In 1983 the museum opened in the early Baroque Rupertinum, the former seminary in the old town, as the “Moderne Galerie und Graphische Sammlung”. Founding director Otto Breicha primarily built up a collection of Austrian photography, which also includes holdings looked after on behalf of the federal government.

After plans for a Guggenheim museum inside the Mönchsberg were not realised, a new building was erected on the site of the former Café Winkler, opening in 2004 as the Museum der Moderne on the Mönchsberg. Since then the museum has operated two locations. With part of the proceeds from the restitution of a Klimt painting, the former water tower was converted and has served as the Amalie-Redlich-Turm for art education since 2014.

Since 2014 the museum has looked after the collection of the Generali Foundation as a permanent loan. In the following years the Rupertinum and Mönchsberg were renovated and made barrier-free, a new art depot was built and the foyer on the Mönchsberg was modernised. Since 2023 Harald Krejci has directed the museum; since then children and young people under 19 have had free admission at both locations.

Highlights

• New museum building on the Mönchsberg with views over the old town
• Collection of Austrian photography and media art
• Generali Foundation collection as a permanent loan
• Graphic collection, paintings and sculptures of modern art
• Second location in the Baroque Rupertinum in the old town
• Free admission for children and young people under 19

Founded

1983

Operated by

Museum der Moderne Salzburg (Land Salzburg)

Director

Harald Krejci

Admission & discounts

The museum ticket is valid for the Mönchsberg and the Rupertinum and, from the date of purchase, for 7 days, for one admission each. During the renovation work at the Rupertinum (until 22 October 2026) a reduced admission price applies at the Mönchsberg. Students in seminars €3. Free admission with, among others, the Salzburg Card, Kulturpass (“Hunger auf Kunst & Kultur”), ICOM Card, Museumsbund Österreich and Salzburger Museumsverein. Tickets online and at the ticket desks at the Mönchsberg and in the Rupertinum.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The Mönchsberg location can be reached barrier-free from the old town via the MönchsbergAufzug; lifts lead to all exhibition levels and to the restaurant m32, and accessible toilets are available in the museum and restaurant. From the access road behind the museum, the museum and restaurant can be reached independently only during the opening hours of m32. The Rupertinum is accessible via a ramp in the courtyard, with lifts to all levels. Programme for people with dementia as well as accessible tours on request. Dogs are not allowed in the museum.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

“Junges Museum” programme: weekly ateliers in the Rupertinum (Miniatelier for 3- to 5-year-olds, Atelier 6+ for 6- to 10-year-olds, €8 per child each, registration requested), holiday ateliers, open workshops and family events. Both locations have their own atelier, on the Mönchsberg in the Amalie-Redlich-Turm. Children and young people under 19 have free admission.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Café/bar/restaurant m32 on the Mönchsberg (with panoramic terrace), museum café 220GRAD in the Rupertinum; museum shop and online shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 100 guests.

Auditorium on the Mönchsberg (100 m², up to 100 people), foyer, sculpture terrace for receptions, exhibition rooms depending on the current exhibition, as well as rooms in the Rupertinum and the Amalie-Redlich-Turm; for presentations, seminars, corporate events, photo and film shoots, with the option of combining with catering.

Plan your visit