Salzburg’s popular museum relies on blueSmart

Haus der Natur, Salzburg

Haus der Natur in Salzburg is not only a popular museum, but also part of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage. With its interactive and varied exhibitions, workshops and valuable collections, it delights numerous visitors of all ages every year. In order to optimally protect and future-proof the scientific and historical areas, the museum decided to implement the blueSmart electronic locking system from Winkhaus.

Safe and flexible: blueSmart in the Haus der Natur

On more than 7,000 m², the Haus der Natur offers exciting access to science and history. Given the high demands placed on the previous mechanical locking system and its limited expandability, a modern solution was required. With over 200 electronic locking cylinders, 300 electronic keys and a combination of online and offline readers, blueSmart offers a robust, adaptable and scalable solution that also meets the requirements of the Haus der Natur in the long term.

A major advantage of blueSmart is its seamless integration into all museum buildings. In addition to the main building, the VEGA observatory, an important part of the Haus der Natur, was also included into the range of the locking system. The observatory is used by scientists and visitors alike and, like the museum, benefits from flexible management and secure access control.

A further expansion of the system is already planned: the reptile house, another area of the museum, will soon be seamlessly integrated into the blueSmart solution.

Efficient management thanks to group authorisations

Haus der Natur relies on group authorisations to simplify access management. Identical locking authorisations per group are assigned to different user groups – such as museum staff, scientists or administration. The group-specific rights are identified by coloured keys. This means that each user group receives exactly the authorisations they need without the hassle of programming every single key separately.

Smooth transition

Before the new cylinders were installed, employees already received their electronic keys with the corresponding authorisations, enabling a seamless transition and immediate use of the new locking system. Haus der Natur was particularly satisfied with the support provided by Winkhaus Austria, which ensured optimal integration of the system on site.

With blueSmart, Haus der Natur is optimally equipped for the future: The system not only offers an extended level of security, but also a flexible and efficient management solution that perfectly adapts to the requirements of a modern museum.