GranUM – Museo del granito rosa
Multimedia museum in the Palazzo Pretorio in Baveno on pink granite: varieties of stone, mineral rarities, craft working and the history of quarrying.
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About the museum
GranUM occupies a room in the Palazzo Pretorio in Baveno, on Piazza della Chiesa, and is conceived as a multimedia and multisensory information point on pink granite and its role in the history and economy of the town. Granite shapes Baveno's street names, buildings and monuments, and it is the best known of the lake granites.
The exhibition is divided into four thematic areas: the granites and stone varieties of the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola area, mineral rarities, the craft working of granite with historical and modern tools, and the history of the use of stone locally and abroad.
The museum is part of the Sesia Val Grande UNESCO Geopark and is linked to the Ecomuseo del Granito di Montorfano; near Baveno, the Sentiero dei Picasass leads to the quarry area of Monte Camoscio. The museum offers programmes for schools and can host up to two classes at a time.
Highlights
- Multimedia and multisensory exhibition on the pink granite of Baveno
- Four thematic areas: stone varieties, mineral rarities, craft working and the history of granite use
- Historical and modern tools for working stone
- Free admission to the Palazzo Pretorio
Permanent exhibition
- GranUM – esposizione permanente – Four thematic areas on stone varieties of the Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, mineral rarities, granite working and the history of its use.
- Operated by
- Comune di Baveno
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
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
The tourist information listing describes the museum as also suitable for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the Palazzo Pretorio, Piazza della Chiesa 8, at the same address as the Baveno Tourism and Culture Office.
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 | Dedicated programmes are offered for schools; up to two classes can visit at the same time. |
