Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum (Tyrolean State Museum), Innsbruck

Tyrolean State Museum, also known as the Ferdinandeum after Archduke Ferdinand, is a significant cultural and historical institution situated in Innsbruck. It was founded in 1823 by the Tyrolean State Museum Ferdinandeum Society and has since become a cornerstone of Tyrol's rich heritage and diverse history.

The museum features seven main collections, including historic and technical items reflecting Tyrol's cultural history, as well as a natural history collection spanning various periods from prehistoric times to modern art. Notable highlights include art and crafts from the Romanesque to the Gothic and Modern periods, a unique Netherlands collection, a music room showcasing Jakob Stainer instruments, and remarkable works by renowned artists such as Michael Pacher, Lucas Cranach der Ältere, and Rembrandt van Rijn.

Moreover, the museum houses the personal collection of Albert Joseph Gasteiger Khan, featuring Qajar art and his archives, along with a library focused on Tyrolean history. It also engages in natural and human science research documented in the Scientific Yearbook of the Tyrolean State Museum since 2008.

The Ferdinandeum's renovated complex, enhanced in 2003 with additional parts, stands as a testament to its ongoing commitment to preserving and presenting Tyrol's heritage. Furthermore, the museum publishes the Tyrolean document book (Tiroler Urkundenbuch), a vital reference work making historical sources from the Tyrolean Middle Ages widely accessible, further solidifying its role as a custodian of regional history and culture.