Museums in Trentino-South Tyrol
The South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology with the Iceman (“Ötzi”) in Bolzano, the Castello del Buonconsiglio and the MUSE science museum in Trento, and the MART in Rovereto.
Trentino-South Tyrol Museum Guide
Our guide lists 38 museums in Trentino-South Tyrol across 28 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Bolzano (4), Merano (4), and Trento (4).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (42%), History & Cultural History (16%), and World Cultures & Ethnology (11%) – all 12 categories are represented.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6 and €10.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 21 offer dedicated programs for families, and 14 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Trentino-South Tyrol
The best-known museums in Trentino-South Tyrol
Mart – Museo di arte moderna e contemporanea di Trento e RoveretoArt · Rovereto
Südtiroler ArchäologiemuseumArchaeology · Bolzano
MuseionArt · Bolzano
Museo dell’aeronautica Gianni CaproniTechnology · Trento
Schloss RunkelsteinCastles & Palaces · Bolzano
Benediktinerstift MarienbergHistory · Malles Venosta
Castello di ArcoCastles & Palaces · Arco
Festung FranzensfesteCastles & Palaces · Fortezza
Kloster NeustiftCastles & Palaces · Varna
Museum GherdëinaWorld cultures · Ortisei
Museums in Trentino-South Tyrol with programs for families
- Mart – Museo di arte moderna e contemporanea di Trento e RoveretoArt · Rovereto
- Südtiroler ArchäologiemuseumArchaeology · Bolzano
- Schloss RunkelsteinCastles & Palaces · Bolzano
- Castello di ArcoCastles & Palaces · Arco
- Festung FranzensfesteCastles & Palaces · Fortezza
- Museum GherdëinaWorld cultures · Ortisei
Burg TaufersCastles & Palaces · Campo Tures
Frauenmuseum MeranHistory · Merano
Castel BesenoCastles & Palaces · Besenello
Castel ThunCastles & Palaces · Ton
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Trentino-South Tyrol
Museums in Trentino-South Tyrol with the highest published visitor numbers
- Südtiroler ArchäologiemuseumArchaeology · Bolzano
- Mart – Museo di arte moderna e contemporanea di Trento e RoveretoArt · Rovereto
- Castello di ArcoCastles & Palaces · Arco
- Burg TaufersCastles & Palaces · Campo Tures
Campana dei Caduti Maria DolensMemorial · Rovereto- MuseionArt · Bolzano
- Schloss RunkelsteinCastles & Palaces · Bolzano
- Kloster NeustiftCastles & Palaces · Varna
- Castel BesenoCastles & Palaces · Besenello
Castello di AvioCastles & Palaces · Avio
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Trentino-South Tyrol?
Our directory currently lists 38 museums in Trentino-South Tyrol across 28 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Trentino-South Tyrol?
Some of the best known are Mart – Museo di arte moderna e contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto, Südtiroler Archäologiemuseum, Museion, Museo dell’aeronautica Gianni Caproni, and Schloss Runkelstein.
Which museums in Trentino-South Tyrol offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Santuario di San Romedio.
Which museums in Trentino-South Tyrol are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 12 are open, such as Benediktinerstift Marienberg, Castello di Arco, and Kloster Neustift.
Which museums in Trentino-South Tyrol are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Mart – Museo di arte moderna e contemporanea di Trento e Rovereto, Südtiroler Archäologiemuseum, and Benediktinerstift Marienberg. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Trentino-South Tyrol?
A regular adult ticket costs €9 at the median, with prices ranging from €3 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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