Museo delle palafitte del lago di Ledro
Archaeological museum on the shore of Lake Ledro, built around a Bronze Age pile-dwelling village, a UNESCO site, with a reconstructed village.
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About the museum
The museum was built around the remains of a Bronze Age village discovered in 1929 on the shores of Lake Ledro. The pile-dwelling settlement dates back about 4,000 years and was inhabited between 2200 and 1350 BC. Since 2011 the site has been part of the “Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps”, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The museum is a branch of the MUSE – Museum of Science of Trento in the area and leads ReLED, the museum network of the Ledro Valley. The building holds the LEED environmental sustainability certification, Gold level.
The route presents original finds, reconstructions and the archaeological site, and also includes a reconstructed village in the open air.
Highlights
- Remains of a Bronze Age pile-dwelling village (2200–1350 BC)
- UNESCO site “Prehistoric Pile Dwellings around the Alps”
- Original finds and reconstructions
- Reconstructed village by the lake
- Summer workshops for children from age 5
- Operated by
- MUSE – Museo delle Scienze
- Visitors per year
- approx. 43,232
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €4Ages 14 to 26, over 65s, groups of at least 15 paying people, teachers on private visits, holders of a MUSE ticket within one year and partner organisations |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 14 · Free admission from 0 to 14 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for a disability rating above 67% or under Law 104/92, with an accompanying person if required. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €4 per personGroups of at least 15 paying people; one free accompanying adult per 10 paying people. |
| Families | €5One parent with minor children €5; two parents with minor children €10. |
| Guided tour (supplement) | €1One hour, by booking only, for groups of at least 10 people. |
| Summer workshop (from age 5, supplement) | €5€3 with MyMUSE Membership. |
| Euregio Family Pass (family unit) | €4€5 per compact family with grandparents. |
| Easy to Read guide | €4 |
Free admission also with the Museum Pass and Trentino Guest Card, with an ICOM card, for school classes (one accompanying adult per 10 students), accredited journalists, cultural heritage professionals, and for children up to age 14 celebrating a birthday, accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- 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
The museum is accessible to persons with reduced mobility, with ramped routes. One parking space reserved for persons with disabilities is available in the car park. A guide in Easy to Read language is on sale.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 14 |
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| Family ticket | €5 · One parent with minor children €5; two parents with minor children €10. |
- Family tours & workshops
Summer workshops for children from age 5, family tickets and the Euregio Family Pass.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Several car parks near the museum, paid in the summer months (€2 per hour). For motorhomes the nearest free stopping area is at Bezzecca (5 km); tourist coaches can stop briefly to drop off and collect passengers.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photos and videos are allowed for private use; for commercial use or press, accreditation must be requested from media@muse.it at least one working day in advance. |
| Good to know | One-hour guided tours by booking for groups of at least 10 people and, in summer, regular tours open to the public. Bookings: tel. +39 0464 508182, museo.ledro@muse.it. Small animals are admitted if carried inside; large dogs are allowed in the park on a lead. |
