South Tyrol provincial museums open for Pentecost: hours, exhibitions and special visits

Over the Pentecost weekend, a number of South Tyrol provincial museums schedule special openings, guided tours and themed programs. Below is a practical summary of opening times, main exhibitions and tips to plan your visit.

• South Tyrol Archaeological Museum — hours 10:00-18:00. In addition to the permanent collection featuring Ötzi, the temporary exhibition Under Propaganda examines archaeology’s relationship with 20th-century regimes.
• Provincial Mining Museum — Ridanna, Predoi and Cadipietra sites open. Ridanna restores historic machinery; Predoi operates a mine train into the Sant’Ignazio gallery with access to the underground climate center; Cadipietra presents miners' everyday life.
• Forte di Fortezza — hours 10:00-18:00. Guided visits of the military complex and current exhibitions, including Cattedrale nel deserto and Bunkerizzati. I bunker in Alto Adige.
• Natural History Museum of Bolzano — hours 10:00-18:00. Exhibitions include Funga about fungi, the Queer Nature Photography Awards photo series, and permanent displays on geology and local habitats.
• Planetarium South Tyrol (San Valentino in Campo) — four shows for all ages: lunar journeys for children, an immersive tour of the solar system and a music show inspired by The Dark Side of the Moon.
• Touriseum – Provincial Museum of Tourism (Trauttmansdorff Castle, Merano) — hours 09:00-19:00. Alongside the permanent exhibition, the temporary shows Paradisi modellati – Di persone e giardini and Architettura in viaggio explore gardens, tourism and Belle Époque architecture.
• Provincial Museum of Customs and Traditions, Teodone — hours 10:00-17:00 (also open on Pentecost Monday). The museum reconstructs historical rural life and hosts the photographic exhibition Memorie in cornice. 50 anni di storia museale.

Practical tips

• Check whether reservations are required for guided tours, planetarium shows or underground routes.
• Arrive early for mine tours and limited-capacity activities.
• Verify each venue’s exact opening hours on public holidays, as times may vary.

Where: Merano and other locations across the province of Bolzano (noted coordinates for Merano: 46.6607908, 11.1855065). For full details and bookings, consult the museums' official channels.