At eye level with the sky. Reduced to the essentials. At MMM Corones, mountaineering is not celebrated, but questioned.
The MMM Corones is dedicated to traditional mountaineering – its history, equipment and evolution. It is located on the Kronplatz at an altitude of 2,275 metres and forms the final piece of the six-part museum series. The exhibition shows what it means to face the mountain: not in pursuit of fame, but in confrontation with oneself. Pioneering spirit and philosophy meet a spectacular view, which is part of the narrative.
"As a storyteller of traditional mountaineering, I neither want to judge nor dramatise; for me, it’s about distilling experiences, about something that is also my own concern—the 250-year-long confrontation between mountain and human."
A spectacular structure by Zaha Hadid, which seems to slide into the rock like a thought into the landscape. Concrete, lines, silence. The exhibition displays equipment, art, words, relics – embedded within spatial axes that guide the viewer’s gaze towards the mountains. Architecture and mountaineering converge.
Concentrated silence. Clear lines. No distractions. No noise. Just you, the stories of alpinism and the panorama. The museum does not demand, it offers space. For curiosity. For reflection. For your own perspective.
A thought that lingers. A spark of respect. A glance that has changed – in terms of performance, courage, and yourself.
A spectacular structure by Zaha Hadid, which seems to slide into the rock like a thought into the landscape. Concrete, lines, silence. The exhibition displays equipment, art, words, relics – embedded within spatial axes that guide the viewer’s gaze towards the mountains. Architecture and mountaineering converge.
Concentrated silence. Clear lines. No distractions. No noise. Just you, the stories of alpinism and the panorama. The museum does not demand, it offers space. For curiosity. For reflection. For your own perspective.
A thought that lingers. A spark of respect. A glance that has changed – in terms of performance, courage, and yourself.
visitor quotes.
"This is where Alpine history is made, and in a breathtaking setting at that. The spectacular architectural style alone is worth seeing."
"The architecture is very impressive, as is the exhibition about the history of mountaineering. The views from the large windows and the balcony are particularly outstanding."
"The architecture alone is an impressive experience. The exhibition tells gripping stories and conveys a profound sense of mountaineering, with its highs and lows."
"This museum is a work of art in itself. The very way it is built and furnished is so impressive that the actual exhibition temporarily takes a back seat. Every line is perfect, no matter which side of the museum you look at it from."
"This is where Alpine history is made, and in a breathtaking setting at that. The spectacular architectural style alone is worth seeing."
"The architecture is very impressive, as is the exhibition about the history of mountaineering. The views from the large windows and the balcony are particularly outstanding."
"The architecture alone is an impressive experience. The exhibition tells gripping stories and conveys a profound sense of mountaineering, with its highs and lows."
"This museum is a work of art in itself. The very way it is built and furnished is so impressive that the actual exhibition temporarily takes a back seat. Every line is perfect, no matter which side of the museum you look at it from."
Your journey begins here.
| Museum | Seasonal hours | Opening hours | Last admission | Closed day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corones |
From 29 Nov 2025 to 19 Apr 2026
From 16 May 2026 to 8 Nov 2026 |
10:00 - 16:00
|
15:30
|
No closed day |
Seasonal hours
From 29 Nov 2025 to 19 Apr 2026
From 16 May 2026 to 8 Nov 2026
Opening hours
10:00 - 16:00
Last admission
15:30
Closed day No closed day
ARRIVAL
MMM Corones, Kronplatz, I-39030 Pieve di Marebbe| +39 0474 501350 | corones@messner-mountain-museum.it
Note: The museum is not accessible by car! There are several cable cars that lead to the summit plateau.
The museum can also be reached on foot:
| Price categories | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | € 14,00 |
| Adults combination ticket – Lumen & MMM Corones | € 22,00 |
| Children (6 – 18 years) | € 6,00 |
| Children (9 – 14 years) combination ticket – Lumen & MMM Corones | € 10,00 |
| Students (up to 28 years) | € 12,00 |
| Seniors (65 years and older) | € 12,00 |
| People with disabilities | € 12,00 |
| Family card (2 adults + children under 14) | € 32,00 |
| Mini-family (1 adult + children under 14) | € 18,00 |
| Family card combination ticket – Lumen & MMM Corones | € 44,00 |
| Groups (from 15 persons) | € 12,00 p. p. |
| School classes (6 – 19 years) | € 6,00 p. p. |
| GEO-Card | Two tickets for the price of one (valid for adults) |
IMPORTANT NOTES
| Museum | Wheelchair access | Elevator available | How to get there | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corones | Yes | No A lift platform is available | Accessible by cable car | The museum cannot be reached by car |
Wheelchair access Yes
Elevator available No A lift platform is available
How to get there Accessible by cable car
Notes The museum cannot be reached by car
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