Plessi Museum: Art at the Brenner Pass
Discover contemporary art at the Brenner Pass: The Plessi Museum, a fusion of travel, culture, and rest on the Italian motorway.
The Plessi Museum, located at the Brenner Pass between Italy and Austria, is dedicated to the work of contemporary installation artist Fabrizio Plessi. It's the first museum built on an Italian motorway, offering a unique blend of travel, rest, and culture.
A brief summary to Plessi Museum
- Brenner, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol, 39041, IT
- Visit website
- Monday 6 am-10 pm
- Tuesday 6 am-10 pm
- Wednesday 6 am-10 pm
- Thursday 6 am-10 pm
- Friday 6 am-10 pm
- Saturday 6 am-10 pm
- Sunday 6 am-10 pm
Local tips
- Take a break from driving and stretch your legs while experiencing unique video art installations.
- Enjoy South Tyrolean specialties at the museum's snack bar.
- Visit the museum to see Fabrizio Plessi's impressive installation, 'The Soul of Nature.'
Getting There
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Driving
The Plessi Museum is located directly on the A22 Brenner Motorway heading north near Brenner. It's situated at the Lanz service area. If you're driving from the Innsbruck direction, take the first exit after the tunnel, signposted Bolzano/Bozen, and then the Lanz exit. From Bolzano/Bozen, take the Lanz exit from the motorway or the Brenner road. Note that the museum is part of a service area, so parking is readily available. There are also EV charging stations available. There are no tolls on the immediate exit to the museum, as it is part of the motorway service area.
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