Salzburg cultural highlights: From Sound of Music” to bizarre art!

Salzburg cultural highlights: From Sound of Music” to bizarre art!

Cultural life is pulsating in Salzburg! The Salzburg Museum scores with exceptional exhibitions that are extremely well received by visitors. Current locations include the Celtic Museum in Hallein and the Cathedral Quarter, where the exchange between different cultural institutions can be felt. "We notice that all teams are in contact with the teams from the other institutions. This is also a big learning process and really a contribution to the good cultural climate in Salzburg," explains Director Hochleitner. 850,000 visitors last year speak for the success of all locations of the museum, which has seen a remarkable increase in visitor numbers ORF Salzburg reported.

Special exhibitions in the Traklhaus

The Traklhaus, a historic site and venue for contemporary art, remains a magnet for art lovers until May 3, 2025. In the current exhibition “Rar & Bizarre – Art meets Curiosities from the Salzburg Museum” the creative potential of urban artists is linked with bizarre objects from the Salzburg Museum’s collections. The connection between art and contemporary history always attracts numerous visitors who want to immerse themselves in the world of the poet Georg Trakl and other contemporary artists. The exhibition represents an important part of the art offering in the Traklhaus, which has been an exhibition venue since 1973 salzburg.gv.at informed.

At Leopoldskron Palace, the exhibition “Sound of Music – Insight and Outlook” honors the 60th anniversary of the legendary film with Julie Andrews, which continues to shape Salzburg as a tourist destination to this day. The celebrations surrounding the iconic works and the close connection between art and history promise to further inspire the city's cultural discourse.