Dolomites: Courage. Beginning. Memory.

The MMM Dolomites is located on Monte Rite, at an altitude of 2,181 metres, in the heart of the rocky landscape between Cortina and Cadore. Here, the museum recounts the history of exploring the Dolomites, from the spirit of adventure and first ascents to the allure of the landscape.

Rock. History. Perspective.

Located in the heart of the Dolomites, the museum is dedicated to all aspects of the development of this rocky landscape: Cartographers, alpinists, climbing pioneers and scientists. Their stories form the backbone of the exhibition. And, time and again, there is the view outside.

The museum is housed in a former First World War fort. The architectural transformation brings together the old and the new, not in contradiction, but in harmony. The glass tops are reminiscent of the crystal form of the dolomite. Fossils bear witness to a time when there was a tropical sea here.

Born in rock

The former fort on Monte Rite boasts stunning 360° views of some of the most striking peaks in the Dolomites. The video showcases the fort's architecture, the surrounding landscape, the exhibition, and Reinhold Messner's personal connection to this place. The video explores the theme of rock as a home, a wonder of form, a place of remembrance and the beginning of a story that still resonates today.

Windows are set into the paintings, offering a fantastic view of the mountain peaks outside. This draws the real mountains into the exhibition, linking them with the stories being told.Magdalena Messner

What you see

A fort that no longer protects, but opens up. A gallery of paintings of the Dolomites, showcasing works from the Romantic period to the present day. Fossils, maps, early equipment and tales of explorers. And of course: Pelmo, Antelao and countless rock towers. Outdoors. Real.

What you experience

The past is not forgotten here. It challenges you. The exhibition moves between documentation and interpretation, and between grand gestures and quiet questions. And within these walls: Light. Air. A long-distance view.

What you take along

If you look out, all you see is stone. If you pause, you recognise history. Perhaps you will feel a growing desire to discover for yourself, and be amazed by what was there before you.

Your journey starts here

The MMM Dolomites is open from the 01st of June to the 30th of September from 10:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Last admission at 04:30 p.m. | Closed on Tuesdays

MMM Dolomites	Prices
Adults	€ 12,00
Children aged 6 – 18	€ 6,00
Discount*	€ 10,00
Family (2 adults with children under 14 years)	€ 28,00
Mini-Family (1 adult with children under 14 years)	€ 16,00
School classes aged 6 – 19	€ 6,00/Person
withGeo-Card	2 tickets for the price of 1 adult

MMM Tour-Ticket
The MMM Tour-Ticket is a combined ticket for one visit each to Firmian, Juval, Ortles, Ripa, Dolomites and Corones. The ticket is valid for one year from the date of issue and is available at all Messner Mountain museums.

	Adults	Discount*	Family	Children
Price	€ 55,00	€ 45,00	€ 125,00	€ 25,00

*students, seniors (aged 65 and above), groups (min. 15 people), people with disability

Important information

A fine weather destination (bring rainwear and warm clothing if necessary!)
The circular walk of the museum is not suitable for disabled people
Large trekking backpacks and hiking poles are not permitted
The cloakroom is not supervised, so the museum assumes no liability
Radios and music are not permitted. Please switch off your mobile
No smoking
Dogs are not allowed in the museum
Filming and taking photographs with flash is prohibited
There is a bad internet connection on the mountain, it is therefore recommended to download the Locandy App beforehand

Information regarding visits, costs and transportation is available here