Pärnu Red Tower Museum and 360° Panoramic Cinema

The Red Tower, built in the southeast corner of the town wall in the 15th century, was part of the medieval fortifications of Uus-Pärnu and served as the town prison for many years. It is the only surviving defensive tower of the Hanseatic town of Uus-Pärnu and the oldest surviving building in Pärnu. Since the end of 2020, the Red Tower has housed a branch of Pärnu Museum, complementing the museum’s permanent exhibition and introducing visitors to the history of the former prison tower and medieval Pärnu.

On the tower’s attic floor, a state-of-the-art 360° panoramic cinema screens a 10-minute animated film about the history of the area: “A Ruthless and Merciful History. 15,000 Years in the Red Tower”. At its centre is a view from the visitor’s position, spanning the Ice Age to the present day. The film shows geographical changes in the area where the town stands and the town’s development, and brings viewers into the midst of fascinating historical events.

The ticket includes a 360° panoramic cinema screening and, if you wish, a short introduction to the Red Tower’s history by a museum staff member.

http://www.parnumuuseum.ee/torn

PLEASE NOTE:

• The Red Tower courtyard is accessed through the gate on Hommiku Street. From the open gate, you can see the courtyard gallery and the tower—please come on in.
• The small tower can accommodate only a limited number of people at a time. For this reason, a purchased ticket allows you to stay in the tower for up to 30 minutes.
• If more than 10 people plan to visit the tower at the same time, please contact us in advance. To make sure the Red Tower’s fascinating stories are not missed, we recommend that groups also book a guided visit programme.
• The architecture of this medieval tower imposes significant accessibility limitations. Before buying a ticket, please make sure that the narrow, steep stairs and high thresholds will not prevent you from visiting the Red Tower.

Contact us: visit@pernau.ee, +372 443 3488 (during the tower’s opening hours)