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Silent Night Museum Hallein

Silent Night Museum Hallein

Opening hours
Monday to Sunday 9am–5pm

Special opening hours
24 December 9am–2pm
Closed on 25 December
31 December 9am–2pm
1 January 1pm–5pm
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Adresse Silent Night Museum Hallein Gruberplatz 1, 5400 Hallein Getting here

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About the museum

Life and work of the composer Franz Xaver Gruber

In a wonderful, new atmosphere, the work of the composer of the carol ‘Silent Night’ is presented. The museum is located in the former sacristan and choirmaster’s house, where Franz Xaver Gruber lived and worked for 28 years. The focus is also on the history of the carol’s creation and spread. Dive into the past, experience history, and enjoy the music!

Silent Night Museum Hallein tells the story of Franz Xaver Gruber and his family. The diverse programme of events includes theatrical tours, music, and family activities.

© Stille Nacht Museum Hallein/Coen Kossmann

Plan your visit

Everything you need to know before visiting the museum.

Contact

+43 6245 80783-30 stillenachtmuseum@hallein.gv.at

Admission prices

Full price	6.50 Euros
Reduced price	5 Euros
7-26 years old	3.50 Euros
Students in school groups (per person)	3 Euros
Children under 7 years old	Free
Family (2 adults, max. 3 children)	13 Euros
Family+ (3 adults, max. 3 children)	16.50 Euros

Tip:
Use the combination ticket to explore both the Silent Night Museum Hallein and the Museum of the Celts Hallein.

Cooperation with the Salzwelten Salzburg in Hallein
With a ticket from the Salzwelten Salzburg in Hallein, you get a 20% discount on your admission to the Museum of the Celts Hallein.

Getting here

Silent Night Museum Hallein
Gruberplatz 1, 5400 Hallein

Public transport
Bus: Hallein Stadtbrücke stop
S-Bahn: Hallein Hauptbahnhof stop, 15 min. walk

Online timetables of the Salzburger Verkehrsverbund (Salzburg Public Transport Authority)

Barrier-free access

In the interest of inclusion, the Silent Night Museum Hallein provides barrier-free access on various levels.

FAMILY ROOM
The family room offers hands-on opportunities to explore life in the nineteenth century at the Gruber House and to get a feel for objects from the estate of Franz Xaver Gruber!

ACCESSIBILITY FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE
A cast of Hans Baier’s bust allows visitors to experience it with their sense of touch. For blind and visually impaired people, photographs of Franz Xaver Gruber have been created as tactile images and supplemented with Braille captions.
Guide dogs are permitted!

ACCESSIBILITY FOR DEAF PEOPLE
A guide (tablet) in sign language is available free of charge at the ticket office for deaf visitors.

PRICES
Free admission with the ‘Hunger auf Kultur’ (Hunger for Culture) card.
Free admission with disability card.

For families

Families meet the composer

Family room

This educational space is entirely dedicated to interaction between visitors and Franz Xaver Gruber. Visitors of all ages can set up his home and literally get a feel for Franz Xaver Gruber. Entertaining games and exciting activities offer an engaging encounter with the composer. The focus is on the shared experience! Visitors can look forward to a shadow theatre, treasure hunt, Gruber game, and a selfie spot.