Pärnu Red Tower Museum and 360° Panorama Cinema

Built in the 15th century in the southeastern corner of the town wall, the Red Tower was part of the fortifications of medieval 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 its 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° panorama cinema screens a 10-minute animated film about local history, “A Ruthless and Merciful History: 15,000 Years in the Red Tower.” At its centre is a view from the visitor’s location, spanning the Ice Age to the present day. The film shows geographical changes in the area and the development of the town, while also bringing viewers into the midst of exciting historical events.

The ticket includes a 360° panorama cinema screening and, if you wish, a short introduction to the history of the Red Tower by a museum employee.
http://www.parnumuuseum.ee/torn

PLEASE NOTE:

The Red Tower courtyard can be reached through the gate on Hommiku Street. From the open gate, you can see the courtyard gallery and the tower—feel free to come in.

Only a limited number of people can fit in the small tower at one time. Therefore, each ticket allows you to spend up to 30 minutes in the tower.

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 overlooked, we also recommend that groups book a guided visit programme.

The medieval tower’s architecture places significant limitations on accessibility. Before buying a ticket, we recommend making 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)