Peter Mitterhofer Typewriter Museum

Peter Mitterhofer was born in 1822 in Parcines village and worked as a carpenter, following in the footsteps of his father. In 1864 he developed his first wooden model of typewriter, four more followed in the following years. But he had no recognition at all - only after the death he has been recognised as the inventor of the typewriter. On the occasion of his 100th death anniversary, in 1993 the Typewriter Museum - "Schreibmaschinenmuseum" in German, "Museo delle Macchine da Scrivere" in Italian" - was inaugurated in his birth place, Parcines.

Toady it boasts four floors and around 2,000 exhibits, providing an insight into more than 100 years of typewriting history. The exhibition comprises the timespan from 1864, the historic year of invention, up to the Eighties. By dioramas and modern communication media the visitors get illustrated information about this invention and its history of origins. By the way: The last typewriter was produced in 2011 in India in the last factory for mechanical typewriters.

Two highlights are the Danish "Malling Hansen", dating back to 1867 and one of the most precious typewriters ever, and the very first typewriter invented by Peter Mitterhofer. His 4th model, however, is displayed at the Merano Municipal Museum. And how to reach the Peter Mitterhofer Typewriter Museum? It can be found in the centre of Parcines, a parking place is located at the Church Square. Parcines can also be reached by bus no. 213 from Merano.