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The museum of Melk Abbey is housed in the former imperial guestrooms and guides visitors through the long-lasting history and cultural impact of the Benedictine monastery. It features the exhibition “The Path from Yesterday to Today,” which illustrates the abbey’s founding, its spiritual traditions, and its role in regional history. Each room is dedicated to a different theme, including the Benedictine order, the Babenberg rulers, religious and architectural history, and art of the abbey. The displays provide context on the daily life and tasks of the community and the abbey’s evolving place in European culture. The museum experience continues into the abbey’s grand spaces, including access to the marble hall and library. Its exhibits enrich visitors’ understanding of this iconic Baroque complex overlooking the Danube. The museum offers an engaging blend of art, history, and monastic life.