The Municipal Museum and the Multscher Museum are located in the so-called 'Deutschhaus' (Commandery), the former seat of the Teutonic Order, near the parish church of Sterzing.
In the 13th century, this complex was designated as the Hospice of the Teutonic Order, also known as the Order of the Brothers of the House of St. Mary in Jerusalem. Later, in the 19th century, it came under the control of the municipality of Sterzing and was transformed into the City Hospital, which functioned until 1977. Since 1986, the eastern section of the complex, known as the 'Deutschhaus' or House of the Teutonic Order (Commenda), has been used as the Multscher Museum. In 1994, the building was further extended to house the Sterzing Municipal Museum (Stadtmuseum Sterzing), which preserves valuable information on the history and culture of the town.
The baroque rooms of the House of the Teutonic Order in the east wing house the Municipal Museum, which collects historical maps and views of the city, documents and evidence of the history of Sterzing, as well as of local art and handicrafts. Wall paintings also show the history of the Teutonic Order. During the tour, it is also possible to visit the 18th-century Church of the Teutonic Order consecrated to St Elisabeth.
The Multscher Museum is dedicated to the artist Hans Multscher from Ulm (1400-1467). Inside you can admire parts of the famous late Gothic Multscher Altar, which was built between 1456 and 1459 and is a true masterpiece of its time with artistic influences from German art. The four altar panels depict scenes from the life of Mary and the Passion of Christ.
Opening Hours
Open from the beginning of May to the end of October
Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Municipal Museum and Multscher Museum
via della Commenda 11
39049 Sterzing
+39 0472 766464
museo@vipiteno.eu
