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Urban ecomuseum of Settimo Torinese on the theme of water, with an ethnographic museum in the Mulino Nuovo, a Medieval Tower and outdoor routes.
October 4, 2026 – February 28, 2027
A route devoted to plants that defend themselves, attack and adapt to hostile environments: from carnivorous species to poisonous ones or those able to deceive insects.
The Ecomuseo del Freidano was founded in 1985 in Settimo Torinese to protect the industrial and environmental heritage of the city and was recognised by the Piedmont Region in 1999. It is the only urban ecomuseum in Piedmont and revolves around the theme of water, inspired by the ancient Rio Freidano and the canals that shaped the city. It is part of the Fondazione Esperienze di Cultura Metropolitana (Fondazione ECM).
The operational base is the Mulino Nuovo, a 19th-century milling complex used as a cultural space since 1996, close to Piazzale Freidano. In the mill’s silo the Museo Etnografico recreates the atmosphere and workplaces of the late 19th century; the former grinding room hosts the Spazio Mostre, and outside the Parco dell’Energia shows how water wheels and millstones work.
The ecomuseum also includes the Torre Medievale, a remnant of the ancient castle, with the exhibition “Nel segno dell’acqua: la torre e la città” and the Infopoint culturale, and a network of cycle and pedestrian paths, installations and thematic itineraries around the city, described as an open-air museum.
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Visitors aged 6 to 18, over-65s, teachers and members of the Rete dei Mulini e degli Ecomusei del Piemonte |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 5 · Free under 6; reduced from 6 to 18. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced for over-65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
| Families | €10Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children. |
| EXPLORA_LAB workshop | €7€10 for two participants from the same family. |
| ECO_LAB workshop | €5 |
The ticket gives access to both the Ecomuseo and the Torre Medievale within six months, on presentation of the receipt at the ticket office. Free admission also for accredited journalists, licensed tour guides, holders of the Abbonamento Musei Torino Piemonte and children aged 0 to 1 accompanied by two adults (with Passaporto Culturale or the Nati con la Cultura card). Tickets and bookings via Eventbrite.
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Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €10 · Family ticket: 2 adults and 2 children. |
Workshops for children and families (EXPLORA_LAB and ECO_LAB) and programmes for schools.
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| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | For schools there are workshops (€5 per child) and guided outdoor tours of half a day (€5 per child) or a full day (€8 per child); guided tours in a foreign language cost €10 per participant. Bookings by email or WhatsApp (+39 347 662 5010). |
