A private collection offering glimpses into two World Wars in Lana in South Tyrol
Image gallery: Small Museum in Lana
The Small Museum originated in 1991 when Alexander Schwabl stumbled upon Second World War artefacts in the cellar of his house. He soon expanded his finds with items from attics and storage rooms. To make these accessible to the public, he opened the Small Museum in Lana di Sotto.
Today, you can view photos, field postcards, documents, newspapers, uniforms, equipment from various armies, medals, posters, and trench works from both World Wars. With his museum, Schwabl aims not only to preserve the individual fates of the soldiers and the history of the time but also to present the collection to school classes, thereby promoting a culture of remembrance.
Besides the Small Museum, Lana offers other interesting sights and exhibitions that can round off a day of cultural exploration. These include the South Tyrolean Fruit Growing Museum in the Larchgut Residence, the stunning Schnatterpeck Altar, and the Farm Life Museum in Foiana.
How to get there: The Small Museum in Lana (Kleines Museum Lana) is located in the Via Bottai road and is open year-round by appointment. A bus stop is situated on the Via Dogana road.
Contact info
- Via Bottai / Binderweg 3 - 39011 - Lana
- +39 389 6794 823
- kleines.museum@gmail.com
Opening times
The Small Museum in Lana is open all year round on request by phone: +39 389 6794 823.
Admission
voluntary donation
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