Heimatmuseum Tarrenz
A farmhouse from 1734 shows the life of the rural population of the Gurgltal, with a blacksmith's workshop, crafts and a museum gallery in the old stable.
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About the museum
The Heimatmuseum Tarrenz is housed in a farmhouse built in 1734 in the Gurgltal. It opened in 1981 to safeguard the village's remaining cultural heritage. In the parlour, smoke kitchen and bedroom, the farming way of life and work is vividly illustrated; in the attic, further objects are arranged by theme.
On the upper floors the old techniques of the shoemaker, tailor, carpenter and weaver can be experienced, and numerous tools recall the hard work of farming. On the ground floor, through a separate entrance, an almost completely furnished blacksmith's workshop can be visited. It recalls the nail smithies that worked along the Salvesenbach in the 19th century, making nails, scythes and weapons using water power.
The former stable serves as a museum gallery where local artists exhibit in summer; in winter nativity scenes are shown there. At events, "Ziachkiachln" are baked in the kitchen over an open fire according to old recipes. The house is run by the Kultur- und Museumsverein Tarrenz.
Highlights
- Farmhouse of 1734 with originally preserved rooms
- Almost completely furnished nail smithy
- Kitchen with open hearth
- Craft techniques of the shoemaker, tailor and weaver
- Museum gallery in the former stable
Permanent exhibitions
- Bäuerliches Leben im Gurgltal – Originally preserved rooms in the farmhouse of 1734 with parlour, smoke kitchen, chambers and the craft techniques of the shoemaker, tailor, carpenter and weaver.
- Alte Schmiedewerkstatt – Almost completely furnished nail smithy on the ground floor, recalling the once important trade on the Salvesenbach.
- Founded
- 1981
- Operated by
- Kultur- und Museumsverein Tarrenz
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Groups (10+ people) | €2 per personPer person for groups of 10 or more. |
Admission €3 per person.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Not barrier-free, according to the museum association.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is on Schulgasse on the edge of Tarrenz.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Tours by telephone arrangement with at least 5 participants. The museum association's website has a video on the "Museumshuangart". |
