The world's first museum about "The Sound of Music" has opened in Salzburg, Austria. This classic 1965 film is a famous musical about a real family who sang together. It starred Julie Andrews, a well-known actress. Salzburg is a city known for music and the home of the composer Mozart.

The museum opened on September 20, 2026. One of the visitors was Elisabeth von Trapp, a granddaughter of the family whose true story inspired the film. She still gives guided tours of the movie's locations in Salzburg. The museum celebrates the film and her family. "I'm very proud of that," she said. She also explained that her father, Werner, was one of the original members of the singing family, although the movie calls his character Kurt.

The museum is inside Hellbrunn Palace, a 17th-century building where many scenes were filmed. It shows how the von Trapp family's real story differs from that in the film. People can see nearly 450 objects, such as film props, costumes, posters, and recordings. One highlight is the small garden house where two young characters sing a love song.

The film won five Oscars, major movie awards, including best picture. Hundreds of thousands of the film's fans visit Salzburg each year. The exhibition is open daily until November 1, 2026. After closing later in 2026, the museum is scheduled to reopen in March 2027.