Palais Mamming Museum, History museum in Merano, Italy
The Palais Mamming Museum is an ethnographic and art history museum in Merano, housed in a renovated seventeenth-century building on the cathedral square. The collection contains objects and photographs that document the region's history from prehistoric times to the present day.
Physician Franz Innerhofer founded the museum in 1900 and contributed a collection of Tyrolean sculptures and paintings from medieval times. The building itself dates from earlier centuries and was adapted later to serve as a museum space.
The museum displays objects that document how people lived and the traditions rooted in this region. Visitors can see examples of local craftsmanship and understand the artistic heritage that shaped daily life here.
The museum is open several days a week and best visited in the afternoon hours. It is worth checking opening times beforehand, as schedules can vary depending on the season.
The collection holds an Egyptian mummy, Napoleon's death mask, and various objects from distant cultures such as Sudan. These unexpected items alongside local artifacts show how the founder gathered pieces from across the world.
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