Krippenmuseum Muri-Gries

About the museum

The nativity scene museum occupies the Romanesque tower of the former Gries castle, now part of the Muri-Gries monastery in Bolzano. The first exhibition room opened in 1991; today the nativity scenes are spread over four floors, arranged by style and period of creation.

The collection spans three centuries, with pieces dating from the mid-18th century: Nativity scenes, Passion (Easter) scenes, and antique, Oriental and modern examples. It includes around 40 folk art figures and the Lofferer nativity scene, acquired from the Lofferer farmstead in Gries.

It is one of the three nativity scene collections in South Tyrol.

Highlights

• Nativity and Passion scenes
• Lofferer nativity scene from the Lofferer farmstead in Gries
• Around 40 folk art figures
• Romanesque tower of the former Gries castle

Permanent exhibition

• Presepi di tre secoli – Nativity and Passion scenes, antique, Oriental and modern examples from the mid-18th century onwards.

Visitors per year

approx. 2,500

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The tourist portal recommends reaching the museum by bus; it is about 20 minutes on foot from the city centre.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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