The South Tyrolean Museum for Cultural History is located at Tirolo Castle close to Merano
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At Tirolo Castle, there is a museum which might cast a spell over those who are interested in culture. The Museum of Cultural History has once been family seat of the Counts of Tyrol. For this reason Tirolo Castle boasts a considerable number of evidence, which is complemented by media presentations. Three churches have been excavated at Tirolo Castle. The walls of the younger one is backing on the older ones.
The museum in the historical walls has been established in 2003 and offers an interactive trail on cultural history, arts and social history. Also Mediaeval everyday life is presented at the South Tyrolean Cultural History Museum in a demonstrative and comprehensive way.
The history of the 20th century, however, is illustrated in 20 levels, providing information about how South Tyrol develops, as well as on autonomy and other crucial topics. The comprehensive historical repertoire at Tirolo Castle is continually completed by contemporary exhibitions.
Contact info
- Via del Castello / Schlossweg 24 - 39019 - Dorf Tirol / Tirolo
- +39 0473 220221
- info@casteltirolo.it / guide@casteltirolo.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
€ 10.00 adults
€ 7.50 students and apprentices (up to 26 years)
€ 7.50 groups (15 and more persons)
€ 7.50 seniors 65+
€ 7.50 people with disabilities
€ 3.00 school classes
free for children under 6 years
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family ticket:
€ 10.00 1 adult with children up to 16 years
€ 20.00 2 adults with children up to 16 years
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guided tour:
€ 4.00 groups (15 and more persons, per person)
€ 2.00 school classes (per person)
€ 4.00 audio guide
More information
Guided tours may be requestet via e-mail until 10 days before the selected date. Audio guides for children and for adults are available in English, German and Italian language. Only small dog are allowed in the area (in a pet carrier).
The Museum of Culture and Provincial History and Tyrol Castle stay open every year from mid-March to early November, Monday rest day. Closure days 2025: September 5 and 14.
Furthermore, Tyrol Castle is accessible during the Advent period for the event "Tyrolean Advent in the Castle". Unfortunately, the castle is not barrier-free. Season start 2025 on March 15.
