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News & Events
Various events related to our temporary exhibitions are held on the ground floor.
Past
15.12.23
05:30
"Le stagioni di Adolf Vallazza" Documentary @Waaghaus
The documentary 'Le stagioni di Adolf Vallazza', curated by Carmela Marsibilio, will be screened in the cellar of the "Casa della Pesa" on the afternoon of the 15th of December 2023 from 5.30 pm. This will be a special opportunity to explore topics related to the life and artistic career of Adolf Vallazza, who will be present together with the audience. Please note that before the screening of the documentary, at 4.30 p.m. at the Eccel Kreuzer Museum, the curator of the exhibition "Adolf Vallazza. A century of art", Sara Alberti, will conduct a guided tour that will illustrate the themes of the exhibition.
17.11.23
05:30
30 Min
Kuratorinführung - Adolf Vallazza. Hundert Jahre Kunst
This year's temporary exhibition at the Eccel Kreuzer Museum, 'Adolf Vallazza. A Century of Art' is dedicated to the Val Gardena´s artist Adolf Vallazza; with various sculptures and drawings tracing the artist's career from the 1970s to 2014, the MEK pays tribute to him. Tomorrow at 5.30 p.m., the curator Sara Alberti will conduct a special guided tour to explore topics related to the artist and the exhibition. The guided tour will be in Italian and German. Reservations are necessary by calling 0471 301621 or emailing museum@eccel-kreuzer.it.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
06.10.23
16:00
9 hours
Long Night of the Museums of Bolzano
The museums of Bolzano open their doors for the "Long Night of the Museums of Bolzano" and invite you to a voyage of discovery through history, nature and art from 4 pm to 1 am. In the Eccel Kreuzer Museum, guided tours of the permanent exhibition are offered in German and Italian. On the ground floor, the special exhibition "Adolf Vallazza. A century of Art" is on display on the ground floor. The guided tours in German will take place at 4, 6, 8 and 10 pm; the guided tours in Italian will take place at 5, 7, 9 and 11 pm.
Price: 0 EUR
22.09.23
05:30
Opening temporary exhibition "Adolf Vallazza. A century of art"
Adolf Vallazza (Ortisei, 1924) is the protagonist of this anthological exhibition. It is reserved for a selection of the most significant works from the artist's long artistic career. The exhibition aims to highlight Adolf Vallazza's versatility and originality, retracing the essential and decisive stages that made him one of the most appreciated artists on the contemporary Italian art scene. On display are works that were created between 1970 and 2014. An important lapse of time that gives the viewer the opportunity to observe how the art of the Gardena artist has evolved over time. Curated by Sara Alberti
15.09.23
10:00
8 hours
Finissage "Grand Tour. A voyage through landscape painting"
The temporary exhibition "Grand Tour. A voyage through landscape painting" opened on 18 February 2023. To bring the exhibition to a close, it will be open to the public free of charge all day on Friday 15 September 2023, from 10 am - 6 pm.
Price: 0 EUR
Free museum admission with abo+!
From the 17th of June to the 4th of September 2023 the initiative to attract young people to museums returns to South Tyrol. Pupils, students and apprentices in possession of a valid abo+ ticket will be able to visit more than 40 museums and exhibition venues throughout the province of Bozen free of charge. Most of the participating museums can be reached using the public transport - therefore, using the abo+. At the MEK you can visit the temporary exhibition 'Grand Tour. A journey through landscape painting'!
17.06.2023
09.06.23
05:00
Adolf Vallazza "Forme e Movimento" book presentation
On Friday 9 June at 5 p.m. at the Eccel Kreuzer Museum, the new volume entitled 'Forms and Movement' will be presented. The book presents a series of sculptures created by Adolf Vallazza (Ortisei 1924) between 1980 and 2015. The book will be presented by Maurizio Scudiero, author and art critic. Emanuel Valentin, director of the Fortress and the Eccel Kreuzer Museum, and the publisher, Giuseppe Pellegrinon, will also speak. Admission is free.
21.05.23
10:00
8 hours
International Museum Day – Open Day
This year's International Museum Day is all about sustainability. We have put together a great programme for young and old to get this important message across. In collaboration with the artist Emmanuelle Sigal there will be an educational collage workshop on the theme of "Grand Tour" in the rooms of the temporary exhibition. The band Nik Lee and the Marcos will make people dance with their explosive mix of blues, rhythm and blues and swing. The program at a glance: Collage workshop with Emmanuelle Sigal 10 a.m.-11 a.m., 1 p.m.-2 p.m. and 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Music with Nik Lee and the Marcos 11 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m.-3 p.m. and 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
27.04.23
05:30
1 hour
Artist talk with Albert Mellauner
As part of the temporary exhibition 'Grand Tour. A voyage through landscape painting', a dialogue with the artist Albert Mellauner on his works will be held on Thursday 27 April at 5.30 pm. The artist is one of the greatest representatives of abstract geometry in the European avant-garde. During the dialogue with Mellauner, visitors are invited to ask questions and actively participate in the conversation. Reservations are required by telephone on 0471 301621. Free entry.
17.03.23
16:00
1 Stunde
Guided tour with the curator - Grand Tour. A voyage through landscape painting
Guided tour with the curator Sara Alberti. In Italian language. The exhibition promotes an imaginary voyage through contemplative landscapes. The artworks of the Eccel Kreuzer Collection invite viewers and visitors to immerse themselves in a world depicting new places rich with extraordinary colours, shapes and dimensions. This guided tour with the curator has been requested by the Delegazione FAI Bolzano/Bozen. An audience of about 15 people is expected. Other reservation requests are welcome. Pre-booking is necessary by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
03.03.23
05:30
30 min
Immersion into a room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer
Luis Stefan Stecher: themed tour at the Museum Eccel Kreuzer. The half-hour guided tours entitled "Immersion(e)... Into a Room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer" with Eleonora Klauser Soldà are each dedicated to a different room of the Bolzano's arcaded house and the works exhibited in it. It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
24.02.23
17:30
30 Min
Immersion into a room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer
Max Spielmann: themed tour at the Museum Eccel Kreuzer. The half-hour guided tours entitled "Immersion(e)... Into a Room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer" with Sara Alberti are each dedicated to a different room of the Bolzano's arcaded house and the works exhibited in it. It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
27.01.23
17:30
30 Min
Immersion into a room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer
Peter Fellin: themed tour at the Museum Eccel Kreuzer. The half-hour guided tours entitled "Immersion(e)... Into a Room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer" with Eleonora Klauser Soldà are each dedicated to a different room of the Bolzano's arcaded house and the works exhibited in it. It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
05.01.23
17:00
2 hours
Finissage Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection
Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection opened as a temporary exhibition on the 1st of March 2022 and will end on the 6th of January 2023. To conclude this artistic journey, an evening finissage will take place on Thursday 5 January 2023 from 5 to 7 pm. A little refreshments will be offered to participants and the admission will be free.
22.12.22
17:30
30 Min
Guided tour with the curator - Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection
The cartoonist, caricaturist, graphic designer and illustrator Paul Flora and the satirical art of several artists from the Eccel Kreuzer collection are the protagonists of the current exhibition. Guided tour with the curator Sara Alberti. In German and Italian language. It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00€ EUR
15.12.22
18:00
1 hour
Artist talk with Federico Lanaro
As part of the temporary exhibition 'Paul Flora and Satirical Art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection', a dialogue with the artist Federico Lanaro on his works will be held on Thursday 15 December at 6 pm. The 43-year-old artist, born in Rovereto, will present his two artworks in the exhibition as well as his art in general during a performance. Visitors are invited to ask questions and actively participate in the conversation. Reservations are required by telephone on 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
03.12.22
11:00
5 hours
Workshop Linienformen
What if lines were alive? What if images and figures could speak? In the workshop 'Crealinee', inspired by the artworks in the temporary exhibition 'Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection', the art historian and cultural mediator Thea Unteregger together with the participants will try to answer to these questions. A funny event designed for children, families and adults! From 11 am to 4 pm.
Price: 0 EUR
17.11.22
18:00
1 hour
Artist talk with Daniela Chinellato
As part of the temporary exhibition 'Paul Flora and Satirical Art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection', a dialogue with the artist Daniela Chinellato on her works will be held on Thursday 17 November at 6 pm. The Venetian artist lives and works between South Tyrol and Veneto. During the dialogue, she will present her two works in the exhibition and talk about her art in general. Visitors are invited to ask questions and actively participate in the conversation. Reservations are required by telephone on 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
27.08.22
10:00
30 Min
Guided tour with the curator - Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection
Guided tour with the curator Sara Alberti. In German and Italian language. The temporary exhibition is extended until 6th January 2023! It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
26.08.22
17:15
30 Min
Immersion into a room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer
Robert Scherer and the Athos paintings: themed tour at the Museum Eccel Kreuzer. The half-hour guided tours entitled "Immersion(e)... Into a Room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer" with Eleonora Klauser Soldà are each dedicated to a different room of the Bolzano's arcaded house and the works exhibited in it. It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
30.07.22
10:00
30 Min
Guided tour with the curator - Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection
Guided tour with the curator Sara Alberti. In German and Italian language. A registration is necessary under the number 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
25.06.22
10:00
30 Min
Guided tour with the curator - Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection
Guided tour with the curator Sara Alberti. In German and Italian language. A registration is necessary under the number 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
17.06.22
17:15
30 Min
Immersion into a room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer
May Hofer and the world of textiles: themed tour at the Museum Eccel Kreuzer. The half-hour guided tours entitled "Immersion(e)... Into a Room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer" with Sara Alberti are each dedicated to a different room of the Bolzano's arcaded house and the works exhibited in it. It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
15.05.22
10:00
8 Hours
International Museum Day
From 11 am to 4 pm: Workshop "Crealinee": What would it be like if lines were alive? And what would happen if the images and figures could speak? In this workshop we will try to answer these questions in a practical way, while inspired by the works of art that surround the public. Designed for families and adults and for all those who wish to linger in the exhibition rooms for much or little time. The workshop will be held in the spaces of the temporary exhibition "Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection" curated by Sara Alberti. At 10 am, 2 pm and 4 pm: guided tours at the permanent exhibition (each guided tour lasts about an hour - groups of up to 8 people per guided tour) with reservation at 0471 301621
Price: 0 € EUR
05.05.22
17:15
30 Min
Immersion into a room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer
Hans Josef Weber-Tyrol: themed tour at the Museum Eccel Kreuzer. The half-hour guided tours entitled "Immersion(e)... Into a Room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer" with Eleonora Klauser Soldà are each dedicated to a different room of the Bolzano's arcaded house and the works exhibited in it. It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
22.04.22
17:15
30 Min
Immersion into a room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer
Carl Moser: themed tour at the Museum Eccel Kreuzer. The half-hour guided tours entitled "Immersion(e)... Into a Room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer" with Eleonora Klauser Soldà are each dedicated to a different room of the Bolzano's arcaded house and the works exhibited in it. It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
09.04.22
10:00
30 Min
Guided tour with the curator - Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection
Guided tour with the curator Sara Alberti. In German and Italian language. A registration is necessary under the number 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
07.04.22
17:00
1 Hour
Artist talk with Jakob de Chirico
At the beginning of the event, the artist will surprise the public with a performance followed by a talk in which de Chirico himself will describe the works on display in the temporary exhibition. Visitors will be able to ask questions and actively participate in the dialogue. Jakob de Chirico was born in Innsbruck in 1943 and studied at the Ortisei School of Art and later at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. His life is studded with countless exhibitions and performances at an international level. A reservation is required at 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
26.03.22
10:00
30 Min
Guided tour with the curator - Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection
Guided tour with the curator Sara Alberti. In German and Italian language. A registration is necessary under the number 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
12.03.22
10:00
30 Min
Guided tour with the curator - Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection
Guided tours with the curator Sara Alberti. Next event: Saturday, 26. March at 10 am. In German and Italian language. A registration is necessary under the number 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
Paul Flora and the satirical art in the Eccel Kreuzer Collection - Temporary exhibition 01.03.2022 - 31.10.2022
On the occasion of Paul Flora's 100th Anniversary, the Eccel Kreuzer Museum pays a tribute to one of South Tyrol's best-known artistic personalities. Alongside Flora are works by Fritz v. Herzmanovsky Orlando, Othmar Winkler, Max Spielmann, Jakob de Chirico, Daniela Chinellato, Laurina Paperina, Federico Lanaro, as well as an unusual and surprising Karl Plattner. Each artist interprets disparate themes with irony, sarcasm and biting criticism, all seemingly innocuous. Curated by Sara Alberti.
01.03.2022
29.01.22
10:00
30 Min
Guided tour with the curator - Hans Ebensperger
Kuratorinführung mit Sara Alberti. In deutscher und italienischer Sprache. Eine Vormerkung unter der Telefonnummer 0471 301621 ist notwendig.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
08.01.22
10:00
1 Hour
Guided tour with the curator - Hans Ebensperger
Kuratorinführung mit Sara Alberti. In deutscher und italienischer Sprache. Eine Vormerkung unter der Telefonnummer 0471 301621 ist notwendig.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
07.01.22
17:30
30 Min
Immersion into a room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer
Depero and Baldessari. The Futurist movement: themed tour at the Museum Eccel Kreuzer. The half-hour guided tours entitled "Immersion(e)... Into a Room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer" with Sara Alberti are each dedicated to a different room of the Bolzano's arcaded house and the works exhibited in it. It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
10.12.21
17:30
30 Min
Immersion into a room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer
Karl Plattner and Peter Fellin: themed tour at the Museum Eccel Kreuzer. The half-hour guided tours entitled "Immersion(e)... Into a Room of the Museum Eccel Kreuzer" with Sara Alberti are each dedicated to a different room of the Bolzano's arcaded house and the works exhibited in it. It is necessary to book in advance by calling 0471 301621.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
04.12.21
10:00
30 Minuten
Guided tour with the curator - Hans Ebensperger
Kuratorinführungen mit Sara Alberti. Weiteren Termin: Samstag 8. Jänner um 10 Uhr. In deutscher und italienischer Sprache. Eine Vormerkung unter der Telefonnummer 0471 301621 ist notwendig.
Price: 4,00 € EUR
Hans Ebensperger - Temporary exhibition 04.10.2021 - 30.01.2022
Hans Ebensperger came from Prad am Stilfser Joch. He attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna from 1948 to 1952 and subsequently worked as a freelance artist in Merano. Ebensperger’s work is characterized by an intensive examination of the landscape of his homeland. His final solo exhibition was in 1971 in the Fr. Eccel Art Gallery, which was located in the building that is now the Eccel Kreuzer Museum. 50 years after his death we would like to honor the friendship that Ebensperger shared with the Eccel and Kreuzer Families with another exhibition. Curated by Sara Alberti.
04.10.2021
Price: 4,00 € EUR
Guided tour through Weibrations
The temporary exhibition “Weibrations” highlights feminine impulses in the local art scene from the 20th century and puts the female artists of the collection in the spotlight. We would be happy to guide you through the exhibition.
25.05.2021
The museum from home
We are working on making works from the collection available to you online. You can already browse all 1,500 pieces from home. Details are constantly being added.