Zeughaus Innsbruck

The Zeughaus, which originally was a weapon stockpile, is located in Dreiheiligen, a quarter of Innsbruck.

The emperor Maximilan I. (1459 - 1519) let the Zeughaus (arsenal) build at the gates of the city of Innsbruck between 1500 and 1505 after armed conflicts with Switzerland. This is where once upon a time the artillery of the emperor and artillery pieces and handguns were stored.

The Zeughaus Innsbruck consists of a two-wing building with narrow interconnecting sections, surrounding an inner courtyard. From 1964 to 1969, the building has been restaured and, finally, opened as Regional Museum in 1973. Today it is an outpost of the Ferdinandeum, one of six Tyrolean State Museums, and features its historical and technical collections. Also different rooms of the historic building can be admired. By the way: the term “Zeug” was used to mean “equipment”.

Furthermore special exhibitions and special tours for families are organised in the former arsenal. And kids can celebrate their birthday in this very special building. However, in summer the inner courtyard is venue for open-air cinema performances as well as concerts.

Where: in Dreiheiligen, a quarter of Innsbruck
Peculiarity: the Zeughaus was originally a weapon stockpile

Further information: phone +43 512 59489-311, zeughaus@tiroler-landesmuseen.at