Pärnu Red Tower – Museum and 360° Panorama Cinema

Built in the 15th century in the southeastern corner of the city wall, the Red Tower was part of the fortifications of medieval Uus-Pärnu and served as the city 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 that complements its permanent exhibition and introduces visitors to the story of the former prison tower and medieval Pärnu. On the tower’s attic floor, a state-of-the-art 360° panorama cinema shows a 10-minute animated film about the history of the region: “A Merciless and Merciful History. 15,000 Years in the Red Tower.” The film centres on the view from the viewer’s location, from the Ice Age to the present day. It shows geographical changes at the site of the city and the city’s development, and takes viewers into the midst of fascinating historical events. The ticket includes a screening in the 360° panorama cinema and, if desired, a brief introduction to the Red Tower’s history by a museum employee.

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; feel free to come in.

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

... If more than 10 people plan to visit the tower at once, please contact us in advance. To ensure that 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)