The Cathedral Museum is located in Salzburg Cathedral's oratories. These magnificent rooms with their baroque decor overlooking the city and the cathedral are already worth the visit.
Artifacts spanning the Cathedral's 1300-year history, including medieval sculptures, baroque paintings and goldsmith's art from the Cathedral treasure are on display at the Cathedral Museum. The main attractions include the ancient eucharistic dove and the precious jewel-studded monstrance. St. Rupert's crosier from the 8th century is the oldest exhibit – and one of the oldest occidental reliquaries in the collection. The extensive artifacts dating from Salzburg's Baroque Era include works by Georg Raphael Donner, Johann Michael Rottmayr and Paul Troger.
The Art and Rarities Collection is one of the Museum's special displays. Natural history objects and curiosities including fossils, gems and carved ivory are presented in a baroque ambiance.
In addition to its permanent exhibit, the Cathedral Museum also has regular special exhibits. Guided tours are available Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. and upon request. Visitors can also opt for a personal tour with a complimentary, multilingual audio guide.
