New museum in Hellbrunn: The myth Sound of Music lives on!

New museum in Hellbrunn: The myth Sound of Music lives on!

The world -famous pavilion from the film "Sound of Music" in Hellbrunn is expanded to include a new museum that is to be opened in 2026. This museum, operated by the Salzburg Museum, will deal with the representation of Austrian history and contemporary history of the film. Martin Hochleitner, the director of the Salzburg Museum, said that the exhibition should present both the content of the film and its history, as thousands of Americans travel to Salzburg every year to visit this iconic place. Urban politics approved the financing of the project on Monday, and Mayor Bernhard Auinger emphasized the importance of the museum for tourism in the region. The construction progress is already underway; The future museum buildings are currently in a state of conversion, and the construction work is to begin in spring and continue quickly, as Salzburg.orf.at reported.

special features of the exhibition

In addition to the planned opening, the Salzburg Museum in Leopoldskron Castle gave a preview of the upcoming exhibition, which celebrates the 60th anniversary of the film "The Sound of Music". Roger Pluijm, a Dutch collector, has compiled everything that is connected to the film for over 25 years - from posters to photos to records. This impressive collection will be shown in the new museum and in a special exhibition in Leopoldskron Castle, and offers visitors an insight into the history of the Trapp family and the myth of the Hollywood classic. The tours are free of charge, but registration is required, such as Salzburgmuseum.at announced.

The museum will not only show exhibits, but also the unique fascination of the film, which has inspired over a billion spectators worldwide since its premiere in 1965. Despite the anticipation for the opening in the coming year, the supporters of the film will have to wait for the final presentation by 2026 when all preparations have been completed.