Celtic Museum in Hallein in the Austrian city of Salzburg province - one of the most important collections of evidence of Celtic art and history in Europe. The museum gives a comprehensive overview of the Celtic world, with an emphasis on the alpine zone (the so-called Alpine Celts).

In the same building is the City Museum Hallein, tells about salt mining in the region and about the famous tune of "Silent Night" by Franz Gruber.

Celtic Museum was founded in 1882 and originally housed the Civil Hospital, and in 1930 moved to the town hall. After only 22 years the museum once again changed the address - for a while he was in the gate of the city's fortifications, but in 1970 was moved to its present location.

Among the most interesting and unique exhibits can be noted Celtic chieftain's grave, the tomb dates back to late 5th century BC The tomb was found in 1959 on the plateau of Moser.

The exhibition area of ​​the museum is 3000 square meters. Here is how a permanent exhibition and temporary exhibitions.

In addition to the Celtic exhibition can learn many interesting details about the production of salt on the second floor of the museum.