Museums & Exhibitions
Tues – Sun 9 am – 5 pm
24 Dec. & 31 Dec. 2011, 9 am – 2 pm
(25 Dec. 2011 and 1 Jan. 2012 closed)
The museum displays archaeological objects from the Stone Age to the Early Middle Ages, Roman and Gothic masterpieces, a major Dutch collection, exhibits from the Baroque and 19th century, precious instruments, the Biedermeier collection and the Modern Gallery.
EVENT TIPS
Oriental Christmas crib in the entrance area from Thurs 1 Dec. 2011. Admission free!
AFTER WORK: Art in short, Fri 16 Dec. 2011, 4 pm
Guided tour “Christmas Impressions” Sun 18 Dec. 2011, 11 am
Tues – Sun 9 am – 5 pm
24 Dec. 2011 9.00 – 5 pm
31 Dec. 2011 open 9 am – 2 pm
(25 Dec. 2011 & 1 Jan. 2012 closed)
Once the weapon depot of Emperor Maximilian I, today the Zeughaus is a museum of Tyrol‘s cultural history with prehistoric findings, evidence of silver mining and salt extraction, Peter Anich’s globes, objects from the beginning of tourism and both World Wars.
EVENT TIP
“All about Christmas” Admission free!
Sat 24 Dec. 2011 2 pm – 5 pm
Enjoy a traditional family afternoon with a terrific programme including theatre, workshops, music, biscuits and drinks.
Mon – Sun 9 am – 5 pm
24 Dec. 2011, 9 am – 4 pm (crib exhibition only) Admission free!
31 Dec. 2011, 9 am – 2 pm
(25 Dec. 2011 and 1 Jan. 2012 closed)
The museum in the former Franciscan monastery is one of the finest of its kind in Europe. The diverse exhibition sections include cribs, costumes, the “Studiensammlung” (Collection of Studies), parlours and the newly presented topics "Year Full to Bursting" and "Perilous Life".
EVENT TIPS
Christmas crib viewing (guided tour 3 pm) Admission free!
Sat 24 Dec. 2011, 9 am – 4 pm
Guided Christmas crib tours
Sun 4 & 18 Dec. 2011 and 8 & 22 Jan. 2012, 11 am
Children’s workshop “Paper Cribs”
Fri 2,9,16 Dec. 2011, 2 pm – 5 pm
Hofkirche (Court Church), Universitätsstraße 2
24 Dec. 2011, 9 am – 4 pm
25 Dec. 2011, 12.30 – 5 pm
31 Dec. 2011, 9 am – 2 pm
1 Jan. 2012, 12.30 – 5 pm
Admission free! (Access main gate)
Tip: State Theatre Christmas Programme www.landestheater.at
Tirol Panorama, Bergisel 1-2
Mon – Sun 9.00 – 5 pm
24 Dec. 2011 and 31 Dec. 2011, 9 am – 2 pm
(25 Dec. 2011 and 1 Jan. 2012 closed)
Visitors are sent in search of the “Myth of Tyrol”. The Riesenrundgemälde (giant panoramic painting) depicts the Tyrolean struggle for freedom over an area of almost 1,000 m². In the exhibition area, “Schauplatz Tirol” (Showcase Tyrol) presents Tyrol in a sometimes surprising light. The building is connected to the Kaiserjägermuseum, where Tyrolean military history from 18th until 20th century is documented.
Thurs 1 Dec. 2011 – Fri 30 Dec. 2011
Every Mon – Fri 9 am – 5 pm
(Thurs 8 Dec. and Mon 26 Dec. 2011 closed)
From ore to bell - a combination of bell foundry, bell museum and sound room. A visit to the 400-year-old Grassmayr Bell Foundry in Innsbruck provides a rare insight into this ancient craft. Guided tours: special tour through the bell foundry and bell museum on 07/14/21 Dec. 2011 at 3 pm.
Igls Art – Art Exhibitions
Igls village centre, Sat 10 – Sun 11 Dec. 2011, 11 am – 6 pm
Exhibition of various works of art by all artists and art traders from Igls including goldsmiths, gilders, jewellery designers, painters, carvers, hand weaving etc. Exhibitions in the “Haus des Gastes” (Igls Tourist Office – 1st floor). Open day in the various establishments (arts/crafts) in Igls.