Folklore Museum

For many years now, the grounds of Hellbrunn Palace have been home to the Salzburg Museum's folklore collection, which provides a comprehensive insight into Salzburg's folk culture. One of the highlights of the folklore museum is the presentation of the most beautiful traditional costumes typical for the counties in the Province of Salzburg. During the summer months there is also an special exhibition which changes annually.

Salzburg Folk Culture with a View

From Hellbrunner Park, the path leads through the forest up to Hellbrunner Berg. There lies the Monatsschlössl in idyllic surroundings with a magnificent view of Hohensalzburg Fortress as well as the park and Hellbrunn palace. Originally built in 1615 as a hunting lodge for Archbishop Markus Sittikus, since 1924, a small but informative cross-section of the Salzburg Museum showcases an impressive collection of folklife artifacts.

Residential Culture and Folk Piety

Richly painted peasant luxury furniture from Leyrerhof in Gries in Pinzgau documents the transition from Rococo to Empire in Salzburg's peasant furniture art. These pieces represent a style of unmistakable character and highest quality in the realm of the so-called "Pinzgauer blank wood furniture" from the 18th century within Central Europe. Monastic works, the iconographically remarkable oil painting of the "Holy Trinity," the large Rauriser Lent Crib, reverse glass paintings, religious protective and healing objects, and not least the typical Salzburg death boards document the spiritual-religious life of the local population from former times.

Traditions

Figurines wearing traditional costumes from the various districts of Salzburg are displayed in the so-called "Great Hall" on the second floor of the Folklore Museum. Here, visitors also become acquainted with the most important customs of the region:

the Prangstang carrying in Lungau
the Krampus running
the Trestern in Pinzgau
the Glöckler running in Flachgau

In terms of size, the figures of Lungau's Samson with his dwarf companions and the Pongau Schönperchten with their special headgear are among the main attractions of the museum at Monatsschlössl. The headgear consists of two stacked panels or a pointed cap, which are covered with flowers or ornaments. They can reach heights of over two meters and weigh up to 45 kilograms.

Special Exhibition "Edelweiß forever" from April 18, 2026

In the first half of the 20th century, efforts were specifically made to build Salzburg's tourist image, with landscape, music, and traditional costumes in focus. After 1945, advertising continued this trend and made Salzburg a popular film location – such as for "The Sound of Music". The new exhibition "Edelweiss Forever" at Monatsschlössl shows how landscape, music, and traditional costumes were conveyed in film, through the von Trapp family, and in Salzburg of the 1950s and 1960s.

Opening times

March 28 - November 1, 2026

Daily 10 AM - 5:30 PM
Guided tours by appointment

Dogs not allowed (except assistance dogs)

(As of 12/2025)

Prices

Adults € 5.00
Families (2 adults and children) € 10.00
Seniors (from 65 years) € 3.00
Youth (16-26 years) € 3.00
Children (6-15 years) € 3.00
Children (up to 5 years) free
People with disabilities (with disability pass) free
Students in class groups (without tour) free
Salzburg Card: one-time free entry!

(Status: 12/2025)