Sound of Music Salzburg is the new museum dedicated to The Sound of Music and the true story of the von Trapp family. Opened in September 2026, the museum brings together film, music and family history in a contemporary exhibition at Hellbrunn.
The story behind The Sound of Music reaches far beyond the film. The exhibition connects the von Trapp family with the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical and the 1965 movie. Original material and multimedia elements show how a Salzburg family story became a cultural phenomenon.
A visit to the museum adds historical and cultural context to the original filming locations you discover during a private Sound of Maria experience. Nearby, the Sound of Music Gazebo creates an immediate connection between the museum and the world seen on screen, while locations such as Leopoldskron Palace reveal how Salzburg itself became part of the cinematic story. Together, the museum and the original locations offer two complementary perspectives: the story behind The Sound of Music and the Salzburg seen on screen.
Explore Sound of Music Salzburg through its exhibitions on the von Trapp family, the making of the film and its lasting international legacy.
For guests who want to explore The Sound of Music in greater depth, the museum is a natural complement to selected Sound of Maria experiences by weTours Salzburg. Your private journey takes you beyond the exhibition to the original Salzburg locations connected with the film — from elegant palaces and gardens to historic city landmarks and the surrounding landscapes. The museum adds the historical perspective: the real von Trapp family, the development of the musical and the story of how Salzburg became part of one of the world’s most recognised films. Combining both allows you to experience the story from two sides — through the places themselves and through the history behind them — while keeping the personal pace and flexibility of a private weTours Salzburg experience.
This experience includes visits to the following iconic attractions:
The official name of the museum is Sound of Music Salzburg. It is a location of the Salzburg Museum at Hellbrunn dedicated to The Sound of Music, the musical and the true story of the von Trapp family.
Yes. The famous Sound of Music Gazebo is located in Hellbrunn Palace Park close to Sound of Music Salzburg. Its proximity makes it easy to combine the museum with one of Salzburg’s best-known filming locations.
Yes. Admission is required to visit Sound of Music Salzburg. Current visitor information is available from the official museum website, while guests adding the museum to a Sound of Maria experience receive the relevant details directly from weTours Salzburg.
Sound of Music Salzburg operates seasonally, with opening hours varying by month. Current opening times generally range from 9:30 am until between 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm. We recommend checking the current opening hours before your visit.
Yes. The museum provides historical and cultural context, while original filming locations can be explored throughout Salzburg and the surrounding countryside. Selected Sound of Maria experiences by weTours Salzburg can be complemented by a museum visit.
