Pärnu Red Tower Museum and 360° Panoramic Cinema
- When
- Friday 27.11.2026 · 15:30–16:00Local time (Europe/Tallinn)
- Where
- Punane torn, Pärnu, Hommiku 11, 80011 Pärnu, Pärnumaa
- Organizer
- SA Pärnu Muuseum
Built in the 15th century at the southeastern corner of the city wall, the Red Tower was part of the medieval fortifications of Uus-Pärnu and served for many years as the city prison. 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, complementing its permanent exhibition and presenting the story of the former prison tower and medieval Pärnu.
In the innovative 360° panoramic cinema on the tower’s attic floor, you can watch a 10-minute animated film about the region’s history, “A Merciless and Merciful History: 15,000 Years in the Red Tower.” At its centre is a view from the visitor’s location, spanning the period from the Ice Age to the present day. We see geographical changes in the area where the city stands, the city’s development, and find ourselves amid fascinating historical events.
The ticket includes a screening in the 360° panoramic cinema 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 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 are planning 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 programme.
... The architecture of this medieval tower 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)
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