ApuanGeoLab – Museo interattivo di Scienze della Terra
Virtual Earth science museum with interactive machines, next to the visitor centre of the Parco delle Alpi Apuane at Equi Terme.
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About the museum
ApuanGeoLab is a virtual museum devoted to the Earth sciences, set up at Equi Terme, in the municipality of Fivizzano, next to the visitor centre of the Parco regionale delle Alpi Apuane. The route is not based on a collection of finds but on interactive machines, mostly mechanical, which invite visitors to observe and experiment.
The journey moves from the global to the local scale, from planet Earth (“Gaia”, the title of one of the sections) to the Apuan Alps. The exhibits show how the planet has changed over geological time, why earthquakes occur and how mountains were formed, with attention to the geological history of the Apuan Alps. A workshop for schools is also available.
Highlights
- Interactive and mechanical machines on Earth science
- Route from the global scale to the Apuan Alps
- Explanations of earthquakes and mountain formation
- Workshop for schools
- Close to the visitor centre of the Parco delle Alpi Apuane
Permanent exhibition
- Museo interattivo di Scienze della Terra – Route with interactive machines from planet Earth to the Apuan Alps: tectonics, earthquakes and the formation of mountains.
- Founded
- 2013
- Operated by
- Parco regionale delle Alpi Apuane
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2.50Children aged 5 to 14 and adults over 65 |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 4 · Free admission from 0 to 5 years; reduced for children aged 5 to 14. |
| Seniors | €2.50Adults over 65. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €2 per personOrganised groups; one free admission for every 20 tickets. |
| Families | €72 adults with 1–3 children under 14 (visit only). |
School groups: €2 per person for the visit and laboratory experience (minimum 15 participants); free admission for teachers.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the MuseiOnline entry, the museum is accessible to people with disabilities.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Visits and workshops are available for schools; organised groups can also book during the winter months. |
