The museum dedicated to the history, culture, and everyday life of the Celts is located in the town of Hallein, a few kilometers from Salzburg. Among the thousands of exhibits telling about Celtic crafts, warfare, household items, jewelry, and clothing, there are objects from the La Tène period (5th-1st century BC). Figurines, weapons, and a magnificently preserved jug with the finest carving were created by Celtic craftsmen about 2500 years ago.
The history of the Celtic Museum began back in 1882: at first it was housed in the former civic hospital of Salzburg, then in the town hall building, and in 1970 it was given a large space in Hallein. The museum's extensive collection occupies an area of 3000 square meters.
The spacious halls made it possible to display the museum's most popular exhibits - large dioramas and installations of Celtic houses and burials. A copy of a Celtic dwelling was created based on excavation data from near Dürnberg, where entire Celtic settlements dating to about the 6th century BC were found.
In the museum halls, you can see full-size models of Celtic warriors - fierce riders race on full-size horses and chariots, brandishing long spears. A separate exhibition displays the jewelry, weapons, tableware, and clothing of Celtic nobility and leaders.
The second floor of the museum is dedicated to the salt mines of Hallein and Dürnberg, where Celtic artifacts are constantly being found - fragments of axes and hoes, shoes, and clothing.
