Ecomuseo Sogno di luce "Alessandro Cruto"
Technology ecomuseum in Alpignano, in the factory where Alessandro Cruto began producing carbon-filament light bulbs in 1886.
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About the museum
The Ecomuseo Sogno di Luce is dedicated to Alessandro Cruto, an inventor born in Piossasco in 1847, and to his discovery of the carbon filament for the electric light bulb. Cruto had no formal training but great ingenuity; he was pursuing the dream of producing artificial diamonds, and from that experience came the first synthetic carbon filament.
The factory Cruto built in Alpignano began producing patented light bulbs on an international scale in 1886. The name of Alpignano has remained linked to lamps ever since, including through the Philips plant there. Today the building houses the ecomuseum, which unfolds along three routes dedicated to Cruto's discovery and aims to give him the recognition he deserves.
The ecomuseum is part of the Rete Ecomusei del Piemonte (Piedmont ecomuseum network). The Associazione Amici dell'Ecomuseo Sogno di Luce organises events, exhibitions and educational activities during the year and, by appointment, hosts groups and schools with science workshops.
Highlights
- Historic 1886 factory of Alessandro Cruto
- Three routes on the discovery of the carbon filament
- History of the electric light bulb
- Science workshops for schools and families
- Virtual visit on the website
Permanent exhibition
- Ecomuseo Sogno di Luce – percorsi sull'opera di Alessandro Cruto – Three routes through the historic factory, dedicated to the carbon filament and the birth of the electric light bulb.
- Operated by
- Associazione Amici dell'Ecomuseo Sogno di Luce
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free with the Abbonamento Musei card.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The association offers educational routes and games for families and schools, with materials downloadable from the website; the museum takes part in AM Family & Kids.
Getting there & parking
The venue is the former factory at Via Matteotti 2 in Alpignano.
Get directionsAmenities & 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 | Groups and schools can book a visit, including with science workshops. A virtual visit is available on the website. |
