In the oldest Tyrolean monastery visitors can admire an impressive collection
Image gallery: Monastery Museum San Candido
The origins of Tyrol's most ancient Romanesque monastery and most important sacral monument, date back to the 8th century AD. Besides the former Benedictine monastery of San Candido, this complex is also composed of the original 16th-century chapter house and the Monastery Museum of San Candido.
In the seven exhibition halls visitors can admire wonderful sacral artworks, the precious cathedral treasure, as well as a rich collection of books written between the 15th and the 18th century. The still recognisable decorations around the windows of the chapter house, were painted by the painters of the Scuola di Bressanone in 1550. The capital house accommodates both the museum and the archive of the Monastery Museum of San Candido.
At Christmas time the Monastery Museum organises some special exhibitions, including one named "Paper Nativity Scenes". History lovers should definitely not miss the numerous Roman findings and the folkloristic collection displayed at the Franciscan Monastery in via Peter-Paul-Rainer in San Candido.
The museum reopens in June 2026.
Contact info
- Via Atto / Attostrasse 3 - 39038 - Innichen / San Candido
- +39 0471 972912
- info@mik.bz.it
Opening times
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Admission
€ 5.00 adults
€ 5.00 young people (15-18 years)
free for children under 14 years
More information
The MIK Museum im Kapitel stays open from mid-June to mid-September from Tuesday to Saturday, individual guided tours are offered on Saturdays. Sunday and Monday rest days.
Outside these times, that's to say in autumn, in winter, and in spring, it is accessible only to groups upon request, which must be submitted to the museum 2–3 days in advance.
Season start 2026 in June.
