Press releases
27 November, 2023
The special exhibition explores the menu of our ancestors, taking a closer look at the origin, preparation, and preservation of food as well as the equipment used for these purposes.
16 August, 2023
New conclusions about his ancestry, health and appearance.
20 March, 2023
25 years of South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
16 September, 2022
An australian anthropological delegation from Willandra National Park visited the exhibition of Ötzi the Iceman at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology and the archeoParc at Schnals-Senales valley.
21 November, 2021
The first objects made of metal appeared in the Neolithic. With the new material “copper”, the exchange of raw materials and tools resulted in surprisingly active mobility, or location-independence, throughout Europe.
16 September, 2021
30 years of Ötzi the Iceman: Research results and visitor event at the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, Bolzano, Italy
19 November, 2020
A virtual learning offer for schools by the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology.
19 May, 2020
After 10 weeks of closure Ötzi the Iceman is happy to welcome again his visitors.
27 March, 2020
Exploring Ötzi the Iceman and his equipment from home: The Iceman Knowledge Database is online!
24 January, 2020
The Iceman's artfully twisted cord and his hunting equipment are the world’s oldest preserved examples from the Neolithic.