The Palazzo Salis as one of the most important buildings in the Veltlin region is situated in the historic centre of Tirano in proximity to the Swiss border. The building shows a façade dating from the late 16th century limited by two towers and Baroque main porch. The entrance hall leads the visitor into a vaulted hallway which terminates into a marvellous Italian inner garden, one of the most important gardens of Lombardy.
Other remarkable aspects of the Palazzo's inside are the staircase, the reception hall, the so called "Saloncello" and the impressive historic cellars still used nowadays as wine-cellar.

The extremely powerful family Salis owed a third of the goods of the whole Veltlin territory; the family's picture-gallery shows important personalities from the 17th century, representing the local political power, as it is shown in the long list of high authorities.

The nine halls destined to the museum tour are on the Palazzo's upper floor which represent the most precious part of the building. The rooms were recently restored and provide impressive frescoes on the vaults as well as stuccoworks on chimneys and frames.

The Museum is accessible to people with walking difficulties, specific equipment for blind visitors is also provided.
The furniture of the Museum consists of the Salis' impressive property which documents the history of the 17th century.

The Palazzo's archives actually harbour historic and iconographic documents regarding social and political life in the territories of the regions of Graubünden and Veltlin. The impressive tour will soon be enriched by further fixtures of this époque.