A centre for contemporary art has opened beneath the Arcades of Merano
Image gallery: Kunst Meran - Merano Arte
Kunst Meran - Merano Arte is more than just a museum. Located beneath the historic arcades, it serves as a vibrant meeting place for the local art scene and offers a diverse programme. The venue combines a gallery, museum, and event space all under one roof.
Here, enthusiasts of contemporary and avant-garde art gather for exhibitions, performances, readings, concerts, seminars, and workshops. Architecture, visual arts, literature, music, photography, and new media are the core themes explored at Kunst Meran - Merano Arte.
The inviting Kunsthaus Café rounds off what's on offer. The museum is housed in the beautifully restored Cassa di Risparmio House beneath the Merano Arcades. Three floors and 500 sqm of exhibition space accommodate both large exhibitions and events for up to 70 people. Since 2004, Kunst Meran - Merano Arte has been a member of AMACI, the Italian association of museums for contemporary art. The top floor also features a studio apartment for international artists participating in the "Artist-in-Residence" programme.
In this way, the museum not only promotes emerging artists but also connects Merano internationally. How to get there: The arcades in the Old Town of Merano are a pedestrian zone. Parking is available nearby. The nearest bus stops are Piazza Teatro and Corso Libertà.
(pictured: exhibition "The Insubrian Line" 2024, work: A. Ferrini, Sight Unseen, 2019-2020)
Contact info
- Lauben / Via Portici 163 - 39012 - Merano / Meran
- +39 0473 212643
- info@kunstmeranoarte.org
Opening times
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Admission
€ 7.00 adults
€ 5.00 adults with guest card
€ 5.00 seniors 65+
€ 2.00 students (14-26 years)
free for children under 14 years
free for people with disabilities
More information
Kunst Meran - Merano Arte stays open from Tuesday to Sunday all year round, Monday rest day, temporary closures during the setup of the next exhibition. There are four exhibition in a year:
* 1st exhibition "New Architecture in South Tyrol 2018-2024" from October 2024 to February 2025
* 2nd exhibition "Belinda Kazeem-Kamiński: Aerolectics" from March to June 2025
* 3rd exhibition "Earthly Communities" from June 22 to October 12, 2025: The group exhibition is dedicated to geopolitical, social and economic questions and explores the relationship between Europe and the Central and South American continent.
* 4th exhibition (double exhibition) "Franz Wanner: Adjusted Presence. Images of an exploitation" and "AlpiTypes" from October 25, 2025, to January 18, 2026: The artist, born in the German village of Bad Tölz, examines mass exploitation during the period of Nazism through forced labour, and its effects on the present time. The exhibition "AlpiTypes", however, is dedicated to the contemporary reinterpretation and link between lettering, typeface design, and type painting.
Guided tours of the current exhibition of Kunst Meran - Merano Arte in German and Italian language are offered for groups of 10 and more persons by prior arrangement, furthermore there are special guided tours and tailored didactic tours for students of all ages.
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