Pärnu Red Tower Museum and 360° Cinema

The Red Tower, built in the 15th century at the southeastern corner of the town wall, 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 late 2020, the Red Tower has housed a branch of Pärnu Museum that complements the museum’s permanent exhibition and tells the story of the former prison tower and medieval Pärnu. In the innovative 360° cinema on the tower’s attic floor, visitors can watch a 10-minute animated film about the area’s history: “A Merciless and Merciful History. 15,000 Years in the Red Tower”. At its centre is a view from the viewer’s location, spanning the Ice Age to the present day. The film shows geographical changes in the area where the town stands, the town’s development, and some fascinating historical events.

The ticket includes a 360° 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 THAT...

... 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 feel free to come in.

... Only a limited number of people can fit inside the small tower at one time. For this reason, a 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 overlooked, we also recommend that groups 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)