Glockengießerei Grassmayr - "Glockenmuseum"

As we walked past this place we decided to visit spontaneously, and we did not regret it. The museum explains how the bells are made, and what processes are involved to make them sound a certain way, op to the point music can be made with the bells. Amazingly, just a day before they had poured a new bell in the foundry. We were allowed to take a look and we could still feel the heat. It is impressive that this place dedicated to clock bells has been in the hands of the same family generation after generation since 1599. It humbled me when I read on one of the clocks: Soli Deo Gloria.

Such a cool gem, est. 1599! Museum, workshop, bell ringing all in one interactive place at very reasonable 10€.

Cool bell foundry. We got into Innsbruck a little later than expected, but we had about 45 mins to check it out. Love the displays and movie, they have cast bells and other items for sale as well in a nice gift shop. We wish we had a little more time to spend and that we had arrived during shop hours to see the actual work. There are display bells and other items outside and you can ring many of the bells on display.

A real fun museum where you can touch everything and try all. Recommanded for children. Just be ready for a lot of bells noise....

Very cool opportunity to see how bells are made with family that's been doing it for over 400 years.

It's an archaic place showing very old techniques and plants and ways on how to make a beautiful bell which is to sound well and look impressive for hundreds of years! They have what hardly anybody has: regular customers for hundreds of years 😊. Next to the workshop they show a very interesting exhibition including a beautiful video about how they make bells. Impressive and definitely worth a visit!

Functional church bell foundry. The exhibition gives a nice explanation about church bells, how they are made and their history. Was very interesting to see how they are made in person. When I was there, 10 bells were poured. Nice shop with a collection of their products. Before the bells were poured, a priest said a blessing. Would have liked to know in advance. Though church bells are obviously associated with religion, the exhibition is quite neutral in tone.

I’m almost never impressed with museums. I thought this family bell maker museum was quite interesting. It’s still family runner since 1599. We were able to go into the back where they were actually making a massive bell for a church in France (I believe). Even had a sweet, very energetic, family member who was 85, giving tours. Highly recommend this unique museum. AND MAKE SURE TO BUY A BELL, you will regret it if you don’t. They are beautiful and have an amazing sound!!!