Golden Roof Museum

The Golden Roof – the symbol of the city of Innsbruck

Emperor Maximilian I had the Golden Roof, a late-Gothic-style ornamental turret covered with 2,657 gilded copper shingles, built between 1497 and 1500 on the south façade of the government building known as the ‘Neuhof’. Nikolaus Türing the Elder is regarded as the architect and creator of the reliefs. The frescoes are attributed to Jörg Kölderer, the court painter to Emperor Maximilian I. The exceptional quality of this building was not recognised until much later. For a long time, it led a rather inconspicuous existence, serving, amongst other things, as an administrative building and a barracks. It was not until the end of the 19th century, with the advent of tourism in Tyrol, that the magnificent bay window became a landmark of the city of Innsbruck.

Museum Goldenes Dachl - a place for inquisitive minds, history fans and families

For over 500 years, the gilded shingles of Innsbruck's roof, which is famous far beyond the borders of Tyrol, have been welcoming visitors. The Golden Roof Museum offers a new perspective on the city's most photographed sight. Enjoy the view of Innsbruck's old town from the magnificent oriel. Immerse yourself in the history of the transition from the Middle Ages to modern times. Make the acquaintance of one of the most important figures in Tyrolean history: Emperor Maximilian I, who has gone down in the history books as a media emperor, patron of the arts, (family) political genius and "last knight". Centuries-old exhibits combined with new multimedia technologies provide an informative and varied insight into the time of Emperor Maximilian I.

The Golden Roof for children

For younger visitors, there are entertaining children's stations and a puzzle rally, so one thing is certain at the Golden Roof Museum: boredom.

Special exhibition "What remains?"

The special exhibition "What remains?" is dedicated to the question of how and where Emperor Maximilian I can still be traced today. For example, how did the Golden Roof become the symbol of the city of Innsbruck or where can you still find traces of buildings from the Maximilian era in Tyrol today?

How much does a visit to the Golden Roof cost?

• Standard admission: 6,00 Euro
• Reduced admission: 3,00 Euro
  • Senior citizens
  • Students
  • JUFF/Ö1 members
• Free admission:
  • School classes
  • Children under 6 years
  • Visitors with disabilities
  • Austriaguides & journalists with a press card
  • Holders of an IVB annual ticket, leisure tickets, an Innsbruck Card, a Culture Pass or an ICOM card.
  • Austrian Museums Association, Austrian Art Historians Association, Kolping Society.
• Further offers
  • Family ticket: 12,50 Euro
  • JUFF - family ticket: 7,00 Euro
  • Groups of 10 or more: 3.00 euros per person
  • Combined tickets:
    • Golden Roof and City Museum: Standard: 7.20 euros - Family ticket: 14.50 euros
    • Golden Roof, City Museum and City Tower: Standard : 10.50 euros - Family ticket: 21.00 euros