Castello dei Burattini – Museo Giordano Ferrari
Museum in the former San Paolo complex with more than 500 pieces, including marionettes, pupi and burattini (glove puppets), dedicated to the puppeteer and collector Giordano Ferrari.
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About the museum
The museum is located in the former San Paolo complex and is dedicated to Giordano Ferrari (1905–1987), a puppeteer and collector from Parma. The core of the collection is the Ferrari collection, which grew over time through three holdings: the collection of the journalist Franco Cristofori, that of the engineer Amilcare Adamoli and the fund of television puppets of the Gruppo 80 of Kitti Perria and Enrico Valenti.
The route holds more than 500 pieces, including marionettes, pupi, burattini, stage sets, photographs, posters and scripts, and is divided into two itineraries: the marionettes, arranged by theatre company and in chronological sequence, and the burattini, arranged by geographical origin. One room is dedicated to the Ferrari family. The museum is connected to a study centre and a specialised library.
Highlights
- More than 500 pieces including marionettes, pupi and burattini
- Italian burattini of the 16th century and works from the 17th and 18th centuries in northern Italy
- Commedia dell'Arte masks
- Room dedicated to the Ferrari family
- Fund of television puppets from the Gruppo 80
- Workshops for children and families
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione permanente del Museo Giordano Ferrari – Two itineraries devoted to marionettes, arranged by company, and to burattini, arranged by origin, with a room on the Ferrari family.
- Operated by
- Comune di Parma – Musei civici
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3Over 65s, young people aged 19 to 25, one adult with a child up to 18, university students, FAI and Touring Club members, teachers with the Carta del docente (teacher card) and other partner categories |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companions. |
| Students & apprentices | –Free admission for students of the University of Parma. |
| Combined ticket for six civic museums (Camera di San Paolo, Casa del Suono, Pinacoteca Stuard, Museo dell'Opera, Castello dei Burattini, Museo Casa natale Arturo Toscanini) | €15Reduced €12; family €20 (two adults and one child up to 18). Valid for one year from the date of issue. |
Free admission: Every first Sunday of the month.
Free admission for under-18s, school groups and accompanying teachers, students of the University of Parma, people with disabilities and their companions, residents of the Comune di Parma, licensed tour guides and accredited journalists, ICOM members and every first Sunday of the month. The museum has also offered free admission on special occasions, such as International Women's Day.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum organises workshops for children and families, for example on making burattini, shadow theatre and amulets.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are held during the year on special occasions, such as the Notte dei musei (Museums Night). Booking is compulsory for entry on Saturdays and Sundays. |
