The Red Tower's opening times during the holidays:
9., 10., 11., 13. & 14.12, the Red Tower is reserved for a Christmas play and closed for visitors. The tower is open 12.12.
24.–26.12 closed
27.–30.12 open
31.12 & 01.01 closed
2.01–05.01 open
WE ARE OPEN
Wed-Sun 10.00-18.00
Admission to the museum ends 30 minutes before closing
The Red Tower is Pärnu’s oldest surviving structure and has a fascinating history. Built in the early 15th century, the corner tower of the city wall was both a fortification and a prison. The outer and inner walls of the stone tower were covered with red bricks, thereby inspiring the tower’s name.
Since November 2020, the tower houses a museum. In this fascinating building you can now get acquainted with the architecture and story of this ancient tower and the medieval town of New-Pärnu.
In the Red Tower’s panoramic cinema you can watch the animated film Merciless and Merciful History. In the Red Tower through 15,000 years, which introduces Pärnu’s history. You will see how the surroundings of the city have changed and developed since the Ice Age, and find yourselves experiencing a series of symbolic and exciting historical events.
Since November 2020, the tower houses a museum. In this fascinating building you can now get acquainted with the architecture and story of this ancient tower and the medieval town of New-Pärnu.
In the Red Tower’s panoramic cinema you can watch the animated film Merciless and Merciful History. In the Red Tower through 15,000 years, which introduces Pärnu’s history. You will see how the surroundings of the city have changed and developed since the Ice Age, and find yourselves experiencing a series of symbolic and exciting historical events.
TICKET PRICES
Adults
7€
Pupils, ISIC, ITIC and IYTC card holders, pensioners
Upon presentation of a document proving the discount right
5€
Family
1-2 adults + minor children from the same family
15€
Preschoolers
Also ICOM card holders upon presentation of a document
Also IFJ press card holders (other journalists by prior arrangement)
Free admission
The ticket includes a panoramic cinema session and, if desired, a short introduction to the Red Tower by a museum employee.
Since only a limited number of visitors can be in the small Red Tower at the same time, we recommend buying Red Tower tickets in advance.
BY THE RED TOWER TICKETS FROM PRE-SALE
If you want to visit the tower with a group larger than 10 people, please write: visit@pernau.ee.
COMBINED TICKET
The combined ticket gives you the opportunity to visit all three branches of the museum once during one year - the main building of the Pärnu Museum in Aida 3, the medieval Red Tower in Hommiku 11 and the Koidula Museum in Jannsen 37. You do not have to visit the branches on the same day.
The combined ticket is valid for visiting all exhibitions and events, which are included in the price of the museum ticket. A ticket cannot be used for special events (lectures, workshops, etc.) if a separate ticket has been established for them.
Adults
20€
Pupils, ISIC, ITIC and IYTC card holders, pensioners
Upon presentation of a document proving the discount right
14€
Family
1-2 adults + minor children from the same family
42€
Preschoolers
Also ICOM card holders upon presentation of a document
Also journalists only by prior agreement
Free admission
You can buy the ticket from the first museum you are about to visit or you can
BUY THE COMBINED TICKET FROM PRE-SALE
DISCOUNT OFFERS
5-DAY DISCOUNT FOR THE PÄRNU MUSEUM, THE RED TOWER, THE KOIDULA MUSEUM, THE PERNOVA NATURE HOUSE, AND THE MUSEUM OF NEW ART!
If you visit one of those locations, keep your ticket – if you present it at the next location within five days, your ticket will be at a 20% discount!
The discount applies to single tickets.
GUIDED TOURS
Guide services are available by prior arrangement with the museum.
Our certified guides.
Length and prices of the guided tour in our permanent exhibition:
Up to 30 minutes 35€ per group + museum tickets
40 to 50 minutes 45€ per group + museum tickets
1 to 1,5 hours 55€ per group + museum tickets
Group size: up to 25 people
You can also book a guided tour with taste experiences from different eras.
IN ADDITION:
The Tower’s courtyard gallery has exhibition stands with information about local history. The gallery is free to attend whenever the gates are open.
In the yard, you will also find an oversized modern copy of a Mill Game board, which you can play for free. We kindly ask you to return the game pieces to the boxes after you have finished.
PLEASE ALSO NOTICE, THAT...
... the courtyard of the Red Tower can be accessed through the gate on Hommiku street. When the gate is open, you will be able to see the tower - feel free to enter.
.. unfortunately, the architecture of our medieval tower significantly restricts accessibility. Before buying your ticket, please make sure that narrow and steep stairs and high thresholds will not create an obstacle for making a visit to the Red Tower.
Information and guided tours:
visit@pernau.ee
+372 443 3488 (during opening hours)
Hommiku 11
80011, Pärnu
Estonia
visit@pernau.ee
+372 443 3488 (during opening hours)
Hommiku 11
80011, Pärnu
Estonia
