The Ebensee Museum

is located in the former administrative office building, which existed from 1605 to 1852. The administrator had various roles, including overseeing the saltworks, managing the forests, serving as mayor, commanding the police, and acting as a judge. The former building of the saltworks management is protected as a historical monument. Renaissance ceilings, which were removed during renovations in 2008, have been preserved.

The museum, opened in 1974, focuses on salt production, the history of the saltworks, and forestry. The exhibition illustrates the work in the saltworks and the brewing house. A notable exhibit is a piece of the wooden pipeline that transported brine over a distance of 40 kilometers from Hallstatt to Ebensee. Large quantities of wood were needed to fuel the brewing house.

On the second floor, there is an exhibition titled "Home – Heaven & Hell," which explores the theme of migration. Immigration to the Salzkammergut region began in the early 17th century with the arrival of timber and salt industry professionals when salt production commenced in the Ebensee saltworks. Another aspect of migration involves post-World War II immigration and emigration due to religious beliefs. This includes groups such as the Landler, Protestants, and the expulsion of Jews during the Nazi era.

The museum also presents local heritage topics such as traditional costumes, attire from the Ebensee "Fetzenfasching" carnival, and the historical setup of a classroom. Additionally, it portrays the theme of tourism since the beginning of skiing on the Feuerkogel.