Convent Museum Müstair
The Graubünden UNESCO World heritage museum
The Müstair Convent Museum which has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983 provides a comprehensive history of the Benedictine convent of St. John in Müstair founded by the emperor Charlemagne in 8th century. The history of art, culture and architecture is presented in the museum, as is everyday Benedictine life and the spirituality of the convent. The museum is situated in the Planta Tower which is the oldest residential and fortified tower in the Alps and was built in the 10th century. The objects on display document twelve centuries of convent life, variously include, for example, a Carolingian choir screen from the 13th century, a simple Madonna with child from the 13th century or an unusual table organ from the 17th century. The Museum offers tours of the Museum, the church and the Heiligkreuz Chapel. The monastery museum allows visitors to visit the plantation tower, from the entire crucifix to the mighty cellar and the three upper floors to the tiny «Hohenbalkenzimmer» (high beam room). In addition, there is an educational exhibition with objects from the monastery’s 1200-year history. The history of art and culture can thus be traced back to the Carolingian era through almost all epochs.
Convent Museum (Convent of St John Müstair)
Kloster St. Johann
7537 Müstair
Tel. +41 (0)81 858 61 89
Access to the library catalog: https://www.opac.gr.ch
For the latest information on opening hours, admission prices and guided tours, visit the institution's website.