In 2018, a very particular museum was opened in the Val d’Ultimo valley: the Documentation Centre Culten
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On the church hill of Santa Valburga in the Val d’Ultimo valley, a new museum in an ancient farmhouse from the 14th century was opened in 2018. It is dedicated to the prehistory and ancient history of the people in the valley, both in the outdoor area and in the mystic underground region.
Already in the Bronze Age (2,200 until 800 BC) and Iron Age (750 BC until 500 AD), the Val d’Ultimo valley was settled, some traces have been preserved until today. To one of them, the Museum Culten is dedicated. It is a settlement of the Bronze and Iron Age (1400-600 BC), that changed into a burnt offerings site in the 6th century BC.
The documentation centre shows the lifestyle of the people in this period and their relation to the valley. Archaeological findings confirm the information. At Christmas time then, the museum becomes a special scenery of the market called “Zuanochten”, where farm products and live music is offered.
Contact info
- Fachhaus 33 - 39016 - S. Valburga / St. Walburg
- +39 388 8842 015
- info@culten.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
€ 5.00 adults
€ 5.00 young people (15-18 years)
€ 4.00 groups (10 and more persons)
€ 3.00 children (6-14 years)
€ 2.00 school classes
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€ 3.00 school classes with guided tour
€ 6.00 groups with guided tour
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free for children under 6 years
free with the Val d'Ultimo Card
More information
Special exhibition "CULTINARIA - Food through the ages". Among the events at the CULTEN:
* Concert by the band "Kuddelmuddel" on Friday, July 4
* Movie evening "We feed the world" with tasting of local products on Wednesday, July 23
* Gin Edelschwarz tasting on Friday, September 19
* Evening event for kids for thanksgiving on Saturday, September 27
The Museum CULTEN stays open from early May to the end of October on Friday, Sunday and Monday afternoon. It remains closed in winter. Season start 2025 on May 4.
