Museums & Galleries in Salzburg

Cultural diversity of museums in Salzburg - The most beautiful museums & galleries
Salzburg is a place where art and history merge in an impressive way. The magnificent past of the prince-archbishops can still be felt today in historic museums and residences. At the same time, modern museums and galleries set fresh accents – many of them just a few minutes’ walk from Hotel Stein.
Historical museums in Salzburg
Salzburg Museum – Antiquity to the present
Archaeology, medieval city history, baroque splendor and musical tradition – the Salzburg Museum in the Neue Residenz illuminates the development of the city in all its facets.
→ Mozartplatz 1 | 7 minutes’ walk from Hotel Stein
Hohensalzburg Fortress – Middle Ages to Baroque
Three museums in one of Europe’s largest castles: original princely rooms, regimental traditions and the charming puppet museum bring history to life.
→ Mönchsberg 34 | 14 minutes on foot or 9 minutes with the Festungsbahn
DomQuartier Salzburg – Baroque opulence
State rooms, church treasures and a unique view over the cathedral square make the DomQuartier a highlight of Baroque architecture.
→ Residenzplatz 1 | 7 minutes’ walk from Hotel Stein
Residence Gallery – Renaissance to Romanticism
Works of art from the 16th to the 19th century, with a special focus on 17th century Dutch painting.
→ Residenzplatz 1 | 7 minutes’ walk from Hotel Stein
Panorama Museum – 19th century
The monumental circular painting by Johann Michael Sattler offers a fascinating view of historic Salzburg – including Hotel Stein in the cityscape of 1829.
→ Residenzplatz 9 | 7 minutes’ walk from Hotel Stein
Modern and contemporary art
Museum der Moderne – Two locations, one mission
The Rupertinum in the Old Town and the modern building on Mönchsberg present international and Austrian art of the 20th and 21st centuries.
→ Old Town: Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse 9 | 6 minutes on foot
→ Mönchsberg: Mönchsberg 32 | 18 minutes on foot or 8 minutes by elevator
Gallery Thaddaeus Ropac
A figurehead for contemporary art in Salzburg – with an international reputation.
→ Mirabellplatz 2 | 5 minutes’ walk from Hotel Stein
Salzburg Art Association
Center for contemporary art with over 20 studios and changing exhibitions in a historic Wilhelminian-style building.
→ Hellbrunner Straße 3 | 13 minutes’ walk from Hotel Stein
Gallery Welz
Since 1934, it has been an established name for classical modern and contemporary art – with works by Klimt, Kokoschka and more.
→ Sigmund-Haffner-Gasse 16 | 5 minutes’ walk from Hotel Stein
Gallery Thomas Salis
Art from the late 19th to the 21st century – artfully staged in a dialog between classicism and modernism.
→ Mozartplatz 4 | 6 minutes’ walk from Hotel Stein
Gallery MAM
Art from the Mediterranean region in the historic vaults of the Old Residence – a very special exhibition experience.
→ Residenzplatz 1 | 7 minutes’ walk from Hotel Stein
Gallery Nikolaus Ruzicska
Light art, photography and experimental painting – the gallery focuses on strong visual concepts.
→ Faistauergasse 2 | approx. 5 minutes by bus
Photo galleries in Salzburg
Gallery Fotohof
A center for contemporary photography with an international exhibition program, its own library and publishing house.
→ Inge-Morath-Platz 1-3 | approx. 9 minutes by bus
Leica Gallery Salzburg
Excellent photography, renowned exhibitions and a bookstore with rarities – a must for photo fans.
→ Gaisbergstraße 12 | approx. 7 minutes by bus
Walk of Modern Art - Art in public space
13 impressive works of art by international artists turn Salzburg’s old town into an open-air museum. The “Walk of Modern Art” takes you on an inspiring tour through the past and present.
→ All plants are located within 700 m of the Hotel Stein