South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Archaeological museum in Bolzano, Italy.
The South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology in Bolzano is a three-story building devoted to prehistoric history and displays centered on a 5,300-year-old mummy. The rooms are arranged to show everyday objects, tools, and clothing from the Copper Age period.
The museum opened in 1998 following the remarkable discovery in 1991 of a naturally preserved human body in the Alps near the Austrian-Italian border. This exceptional find became the foundation for this research and exhibition center.
The museum's name and focus center on Ötzi, the prehistoric individual whose remains draw visitors from around the world. The displays show how Copper Age people lived, worked, and dressed, with personal items from that distant time telling their stories.
Visits are possible on most days, but it makes sense to check the exact hours beforehand as they vary depending on the season. It is also wise to allow enough time to explore all three floors and the different exhibition areas at a comfortable pace.
The body is stored in a specialized chamber under extreme conditions to preserve the tissue across millennia. This carefully controlled environment is necessary to keep one of the world's most valuable archaeological finds intact.
Location: Bolzano
Inception: 1998
Official opening: 1998
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; July, August, September, December Monday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +390471320100
Email: museum@iceman.it
Website: http://iceman.it
GPS coordinates: 46.49986,11.34953
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52
South Tyrol and Trentino stretch between the Alps and the Dolomites, in a place where Italy meets Central Europe. There are towns like Trento and Bolzano, where Renaissance squares sit beside Christmas markets. Merano has hot springs and gardens. The lakes of Garda, Molveno, and Braies reflect the...
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