Museums and art galleries
South Tyrol hosts a vast range of art galleries and museums, especially in Merano which may rightly be called South Tyrol's secret art capital. There is something to discover for everyone's taste and interest and especially in the last few years Merano has become popular with art enthusiasts from all over the world.
Visit South Tyrol's vast range of art galleries and museums - you will be spoilt for choice! Here is a selection of venues in Merano:
- "Merano arte " art house
- Municipal Museum of Merano in Roter Adler Inn
- Merano Jewish Museum
- Erwin Seppi Art Gallery in Merano
- Evelyn Ortner Museum of Women
Set in a beautiful medieval arcaded house this museum is a must visit for anyone interested in contemporary art and architecture. A real highlight of South Tyrol's museums.
Here you can admire an extensive collection of art, folkloric and objects that spark ones curiosity from the region.
The history and life of the Jewish community which was very active until the end of the 19th century.
A small and well established fine art gallery for young contemporary art.
Come and explore femininity in all its forms. Everyday objects and clothes that depict hundreds of years of women’s history are showcased and featured. An exhibition highly priced among all other museums in South Tyrol.
We also recommend visiting the following museums in South Tyrol:
The Nadezda Borodina Russian-orthodox Memorial and the Touriseum –- Museum of Tourism housed at the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle in Merano ,
the Proculus Museum and its famous frescoes in Naturno ,
the Peter Mitterhofer Typewriter Museum in Parcines
Scena Castle dating from the time of Margarete Maultasch, countess of Tyrol,
the museum dedicated to Tyrol's freedom Andreas Hofer in S. Leonardo in Val Passiria
Monteleone Castle Castle in Cermes and many more.
If you want to know more about South Tyrol's art galleries and museums we will be happy to provide you with more detailed information.
