A life-sized bronze statue that stood at eight feet, inspired from his Mr. Universe days, was lodged at the entrance of the museum in the southern city of Graz, Austria. Incidentally, the Schwarzenegger museum will be opened in the two century old house where he was born.

Seemingly pleased with the kind of adulation and ovations he received in his native place, contrary to the rants that he had become used to in the United States - Schwarzenegger chose to grin with his past achievements rather than lamenting on his troubled present.

However, what was surprising was the lack of security cover for the Hollywood star as he walked in a carefree manner with the locals chanting their beloved star’s name. The bronze statue of Schwarzenegger is one amongst the seven that was unveiled by him and was cast by a company named Oregon. Similar statues will also be installed across various places in Austria.

An obviously elated Arnold told the press gathering that his personal success has less to do with millions of dollars or with the headlines in the media that are not always positive and also not with being clapped on the shoulder by Barack Obama and other world names and it is a result of determination, hard work and stubbornness, as reported by Fox News. Speaking about the museum, Arnie said that for him, this is not only a museum but a symbol of will, that everyone has a chance.