Gherdeina Museum.
The history of the Gardena Valley (Gherdeina or Gröden
Valley) is on display. The archeological collection
from prehistory and early human history, which has
recently been newly displayed, presents unique finds
from the Alps, such as the Iron Age archeological
complex from Col de Flam. The museum also has extraordinary
collections in the areas of natural history and mineralogy.
Especially worthy of mention is the most comprehensive
fossil collection in the Dolomites with the spectacular
find of the Seceda ichthyosaurus. In addition, there
is an herbarium, a butterfly collection, and stuffed
local animals. A sculpture collection that includes
precious sacred sculptures and numerous oil paintings
document the artistic creations of the valley from
the 17th through 20th centuries. Additional highlights
are the only completely preserved Lenten veil in South
Tyrol, a presentation of 300 years of the art of wood
sculpture in the valley with a comprehensive collection
of wooden toys, and a tribute to Luis Trenker, the
famed actor and director of films with mountain settings.
The memorial collection dedicated to him that has
been in existence since 1990 was expanded in March
2004 by the complete artistic legacy, the 'Luis Trenker
Central Archives': in addition to objects from his
personal possession, documents of his artistic creation
are presented.