Pärnu Red Tower – Museum and Circular Panoramic Cinema

Built in the 15th century at the southeastern corner of the town wall, the Red Tower was part of medieval New Pärnu’s fortifications and served for many years as the town prison. It is the only surviving defensive tower of the Hanseatic town of New Pärnu and the oldest surviving building in Pärnu. Since late 2020, the Red Tower has housed a branch of Pärnu Museum, complementing its permanent exhibition and presenting the history of the former prison tower and medieval Pärnu.

In the innovative circular panoramic cinema on the tower’s attic floor, you can watch a 10-minute animated film about the local area’s history, “A Merciless and Merciful History: 15,000 Years in the Red Tower.” At the heart of the film is the view from the visitor’s location, from the Ice Age to the present day. We see geographical changes in the area where the town now stands and the town’s development, and find ourselves amid exciting historical events.

The ticket includes a screening in the circular panoramic cinema and, if you wish, a brief 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.
• Only a limited number of people can be inside the small tower at one time. Your ticket therefore 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 also recommend that groups book a visitor programme.
• The medieval tower’s architecture 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)