Museum der Moderne Salzburg Altstadt (Rupertinum)

The location of the Museum der Moderne Salzburg Altstadt at the Rupertinum presents temporary exhibitions of international format on 700 m². This Early Baroque building in the center of the historic district is unmistakable thanks to the “Tongue Beards” of Friedensreich Hundertwasser.

The History of the Building

First chronicled in 1350, the building occupies a prominent location between the Franciscan Church and Collegiate Church. Under Archbishop Paris Lodron, the Palais "Collegium Rupertinum" served as an educational institution for aspiring priests. The Rupertinum was run as a home for children and students until 1974.

A Museum for Modern Art

In 1983, the building transferred to public ownership as the “Salzburg Museum of Modern Art and Graphic Collection”. Over the years, the rooms of the Rupertinum were adapted and now provide an outstanding setting primarily for graphic art and photography. Major remodeling took place in 2016 and the Generali Foundation Study Center moved into the Rupertinum.

Generali Foundation

The Generali Foundation comprises around 2100 works by 250 renowned artists and is one of the biggest private collections in Austria. The extensive archives, the library and parts of the collection of the Generali Foundation were merged on permanent loan with the holdings of Museum der Moderne Salzburg and are available free of charge.

Austrian Photography Collection

Photography has been collected at Museum der Moderne Salzburg since 1981. Whereas initially the holdings of Salzburg Province were administered in parallel to purchases by the Austrian Ministry of the Arts, the national collection is now officially known as the “Austrian Federal Photo Collection at Museum der Moderne Salzburg” and comprises around 12,000 individual titles.

Multimedia guide

A multimedia guide is now available in the MuseumStars app (for iOS and Android) with a wide range of information and services:

Introduction to art in public space
Digital art walks
Site plans and orientation aids

Salzburg Magazine

Museum der Moderne Salzburg – one museum under two roofs

Opening times

Tuesday-Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 8 PM (only from Easter-November)
During the Easter, Pentecost, and summer festivals: additionally Monday 10 AM - 6 PM
January 1: 12 PM - 6 PM

Closed: Monday, December 24, 25.

Guided tours:
The Museum of Modern Art Salzburg offers various guided tour and workshop formats. Details and exact dates can be found in the event calendar on the official website.

Dogs not allowed (except for assistance dogs)

(As of: 11/2025)

Prices

2025

A museum - two buildings - five exhibitions
Valid for both locations of the Museum of Modern Art Salzburg (Mönchsberg + Old Town/Rupertinum) including the Mönchsberg lift and panoramic view. The museum ticket is valid for 7 days for a single entry.

Museum ticket: Museum of Modern Art Salzburg/Mönchsberg + Old Town (Rupertinum) / *MdMS Museum ticket + Mönchsberg lift
Adults (regular) € 14.00 / € 16.00*
Discounted (persons under 27 years) € 11.00 / € 13.00*
Children / Youth (under 19 years) free / free*
Persons with disabilities (with disability pass) free / € 2.00*
Groups of 10 or more, per person € 11.00 / € 13.00*
Salzburg Card: one-time free entry

Guided tours:
The Museum of Modern Art Salzburg offers various guided tour and workshop formats. Details and exact dates can be found in the event calendar on the official website.

(As of: 11/2025)

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2026

A museum - two buildings - five exhibitions
Valid for both locations of the Museum of Modern Art Salzburg (Mönchsberg + Old Town/Rupertinum) including the Mönchsberg lift and panoramic view. The museum ticket is valid for 7 days for a single entry.

Museum ticket: Museum of Modern Art Salzburg/Mönchsberg + Old Town (Rupertinum) / *MdMS Museum ticket + Mönchsberg lift
Adults (regular) € 15.00 / € 17.00*
Discounted € 12.00 / € 14.00*
Young adults (under 27 years) € 10.00 / € 12.00*
Children / Youth (under 19 years) free / free*
Persons with disabilities (with disability pass) free / € 2.00*
Groups of 10 or more, per person € 12.00 / € 14.00*
Salzburg Card: one-time free entry

Guided tours:
The Museum of Modern Art Salzburg offers various guided tour and workshop formats. Details and exact dates can be found in the event calendar on the official website.

(As of: 11/2025)

Tickets

One-time free admission with the Salzburg Card.

Buy ticket in the online shop .

Accessibility

The museum provides barrier-free access. Foldable chairs and wheelchairs are available for seating when visiting the exhibition. All exhibition areas are accessible by wheelchair via lift and ramps, and barrier-free toilets are available.