Innsbruck is a city in Western Austria is full of historical magic and cultural diversity that has remained a tourists’ favorite for years. The museums in the area are used to celebrate the historical wealth of the city. Examples of these are the Crystal Worlds/Swarovski Kristallwelten, Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum, Alpine Club Museum/Innsbruck Alpenvereinsmuseum, and Gallery of Wonders/Wunderkammer museum, Grassmayr Bell Museum/Glockengeisserei Grassmayr, Museum of Local History/Tiroler Volkskunstmuseum and Bergbaumuseum.
The Crystal Worlds museum is located within the city and has very beautiful crystal ware and glistering creations done by contemporary artists like Andy Warhol and Salvador Dali. If you have undying love for crystals, then this is a must visit museum. There is so much to learn from these museums especially from the artistes that have been acknowledged with it.
The Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum showcases dramatic sculptures of Gothic styles and other grand master pieces done by artists form Germany and France. The sculptures are crafted with very high skill and are regarded as the best that Europe has ever seen. Whether you are a lover of art or not; this is one museum that will take your breath away and also steal your heart’s desires.
Alpine Club Museum runs relief maps and arts of Alpine origin. The Gallery of Wonders on the other hand provides unique art pieces that have created to give an inspiring gallery. The museum is located at the top most floor of the palace. Other than enjoying the great art pieces in the gallery, you can watch the magic of the entire city from the top roof of the Palace-the same Place that was long ago used as a dwelling for royalties.
Grassmayr Bell Museum is also found within the city of Innsbruck and its here that all bells are made at for over 4 whole centuries. All the huge bells that hang on church pillars are made here. They are of the highest quality and if you got the time-which you should, you should learn a thing or two about how they are made.
The famous Museum of Local History deals with ceramics, glassworks and furniture. All these are both of antique and contemporary makes. Who knows, you may come out of this place with a great souvenir.
The last museum in the city is Bergbaumuseum that neighbors the village Hall and it deals in salt mining. It’s found in Central Innsbruck and is around 6 miles away from the city center. The drive will be amazing as you will be exposed to the amazing sites of the city and making it here will be of great rewards.