In a lovely small palace on one of the hills of Hellbrunn Park is the Folklore Museum. The palace is called Monatsschlösschen - “Monthly Palace,” because according to legend its construction took only a month.
This small Baroque hunting lodge was built in 1615 for Archbishop Markus Sittikus von Hohenems. The bright yellow three-story palace with two Baroque turrets is tucked away in the dense greenery of the park, but do not pass it by, because inside you will find a fascinating excursion into the world of the folk customs of the ancient Tyroleans.
The Folklore Museum covers an extensive period in the region's history; its main goal is to acquaint visitors with the culture, everyday life, traditions, and religious characteristics of the peoples who once inhabited the lands around Salzburg.
The everyday life of Austrian peasants is shown through replicas of rooms from farm and town houses, with original interior items and furniture. The religious side of Austrians' lives is conveyed by paintings and statues of saints, while a separate exhibition tells about the art of folk healers and wise women.
The museum presents the traditional crafts of Alpine masters in great detail; their works from different eras beautifully reflect local motifs and styles. Here you will see, for example, medieval armor and knightly attire, embroidered folk costumes, and the famous Tyrolean hats.
