12 Museums for Children in Salzburg

Museum of Modern Art Salzburg – contemporary art with panoramic city views.

Discover Mozart's City Through Play

Visiting museums with kids? In Salzburg, a city rich in history and culture, it’s an exciting experience. Dedicated children’s, nature, and technology museums offer fascinating themes for families. Collections on Salzburg’s history immerse visitors in Mozart’s life, the world of the prince-archbishops, and both contemporary and past art. With special tours, painting classes, and workshops, there’s something for every child.

Exciting museums for children

House of nature

A paradise for little explorers! On over 7,000 m² there are dinosaurs, a huge aquarium, a space exhibition and a hands-on science center.

Toy Museum

It’s all about playing: historical toys, slides, merchant’s stores and even a Carrera track. Every Wednesday there is a Punch and Judy show and creative workshops.

Hangar 7

Airplanes, helicopters and Formula 1 cars – Hangar 7 has technology to marvel at. This architectural masterpiece delights motorsport fans of all ages.

Ferdinand Porsche Worlds of Experience

The “fahr(T)raum” Mattsee is all about the history of automotive pioneer Ferdinand Porsche. Children can marvel at historic vehicles and experience technology up close.

Art and history for families

Salzburg Museum

Interactive exhibitions and workshops immerse children in the history of the city. Particularly exciting: old musical instruments and sparkling treasures.

Museum of Modern Art

Families can discover 20th and 21st century art here. Children can become little artists themselves in creative workshops.

Celtic Museum Hallein

The museum takes families into the world of the Celts. Exciting finds, a reconstructed Celtic village and real grave goods bring history to life.

Castles, palaces and open-air museums

Hohensalzburg Fortress

The impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress offers guided tours with children’s audio guides, medieval weapons and even a marionette exhibition.

Hellbrunn Palace

The Hellbrunn Palace is a dream for families! The extensive park, a playground, the famous Sound of Music pavilion and the unique water features provide plenty of fun.

DomQuartier Salzburg

The DomQuartier in Salzburg offers magnificent rooms, a chamber of art and curiosities and a look behind the scenes of the cathedral – an exciting journey through time for children too.

Salzburg Open Air Museum

The Salzburg Open-Air Museum has over 100 historic farmhouses, an old village grocer’s shop and a museum railway – the largest museum in Salzburg is located in the middle of nature.

Hohenwerfen adventure castle

Up close and personal with the Middle Ages! Falconers at Hohenwerfen Castle show off their birds of prey and mysterious dungeons and towers invite you to explore them.

Image credits: © Museum der Moderne Salzburg / Marc Haader © Haus der Natur / Simmerstatter / Neumayr, ©

Unsere Hotels & Restaurants in Salzburg

Hotel Stein

Giselakai 3-5, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
+43 662 87 43 460
info@hotelstein.at

Hotel Amadeus

Linzer Gasse 43-45, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
+43 662 87 14 01
info@hotelamadeus.at

Hotel Goldgasse

Gasthof Goldgasse

Our hotels & restaurants in Salzburg

Hotel Stein

Giselakai 3-5, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
+43 662 87 43 460
info@hotelstein.at

Hotel Amadeus

Linzer Gasse 43-45, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
+43 662 87 14 01
info@hotelamadeus.at

Hotel Goldgasse

Gasthof Goldgasse