MuGot – Museo Gotica Toscana

About the museum

MuGot began as the Documentation and Historical Research Centre of Gotica Toscana, opened on 24 September 2011 at Ponzalla, a small village below the Passo del Giogo, in the municipality of Scarperia e San Piero. It is run by the social promotion association Gotica Toscana, which also has its office on the same site, as well as the secretariat of HMV Italy, the network of collectors of historic military vehicles.

The museum tells the story of the Second World War in Tuscany and in particular the fighting of September 1944 at the Passo del Giogo, along the Gothic Line in the Apennines north of Florence. The route combines documents, oral testimonies, period films and objects from local collections and donations, including weapons and other material recently received.

The exhibition covers about 350 square metres and includes more than 2,500 finds, three dioramas, fifteen mannequins and six environmental reconstructions. Alongside the museum visit, the association organises guided tours of the battle sites, historical excursions and re-enactment events.

Highlights

• Over 2,500 finds from the battle of the Passo del Giogo
• Three dioramas and six environmental reconstructions
• Documents, oral testimonies and period films
• Guided tours of the Giogo battlefields and the Monte Altuzzo bunkers
• Bookshop with the official museum guide

Permanent exhibition

• Percorso espositivo permanente sulla Linea Gotica – About 350 square metres of finds, dioramas and reconstructions on the battle of the Passo del Giogo and the war in the Apennines.

Founded

2011

Operated by

Gotica Toscana aps

Admission & discounts

The guided tour of the Giogo battlefield is only available for groups of at least 6 people, with booking confirmed by the secretariat; for individuals and small groups there is the “Orizzonti di Libertà” calendar of excursions.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• 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

The museum has an easy-access entrance for visitors with disabilities or reduced mobility. It is advisable to telephone before arrival: staff open the entrance gate, which has a ground-level passage.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

By car from the A1 motorway exit “Barberino di Mugello” towards Scarperia, then along the provincial road 503 of the Passo del Giogo to Ponzalla 47.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Books on sale at the museum, including the official MuGot guide.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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