Stadtmuseum Meran (City Museum) in Palais Mamming
Merano once again hosts a city museum, which was opened in the impressive historical ambiance of the Palais Mamming. However, the palace alone could not accommodate the extensive collection, so it was not only lovingly restored, but a new part of the museum was also created, which was integrated directly into the Küchelberg behind it.
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This part is characterized by its modern architecture, which has been designed with the materials stone, glass, and steel, thus providing a spectacular setting for the exhibitions.
The opening in spring 2015 was celebrated under the motto 'Finally-Finally,' which does justice to the long waiting period of almost ten years without a city museum in Meran, despite the city's rich and historically significant past.
The museum has now found a new, dignified home in the magnificent Palais Mamming, not far from the Meran parish church. The collections are presented both in the carefully restored, historically valuable halls of the Baroque palace and in the modern annex, which is partially embedded in the rock of the Küchelberg. Here, historical and modern architecture complement each other excellently, with the modern design of steel and glass also providing plenty of daylight in the new exhibition areas.
Visitors can embark on a journey of discovery through the prehistory and early history of Meran, which encompasses all areas of life of the citizens of Meran and culminates in modern, contemporary art. Highlights of the collection include an Egyptian mummy, a historical weapon collection from Sudan donated by the adventurer Slatin Pasha, a typewriter from Peter Mitterhofer, the inventor of the typewriter, and one of the rare original death masks of Napoleon.
Visitor information: The City Museum Meran is located at the upper end of Laubengasse, just after the parish church on the left side.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30 – 17:00 Sunday and holidays: 10:30 – 13:00 Closed on Mondays
Address
Pfarrplatz, 6
39012 Meran
Phone: +39 0473 270038
https://www.visitmeran.it/stadtmuseum-meran/
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