Il territorio come ecomuseo
Ecomuseum of the Province of Cremona, with an exhibition base in the Cascina Stella in the Bosco Didattico of Castelleone, devoted to the history and evolution of the Po Valley landscape.
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About the museum
“Il territorio come ecomuseo” is a project of the Provincial Administration of Cremona to explore and discover the landscape as the result of the relationship between people and their environment. The ecomuseum is a dispersed museum covering the whole province, made up of some twenty territorial units, including hydraulic junctions, fontanili (spring-fed ponds), clay pits, hydroelectric power stations, the bastions of Pizzighettone and the lanche (backwaters) of the Po.
The project has been enriched by the exhibition spaces of the Cascina Stella, a typical Cremona farmhouse within the Bosco Didattico of Castelleone, renovated by the Province and now home to the museo laboratorio del paesaggio padano (museum laboratory of the Po Valley landscape). Panels and display cases illustrate the history of the Cremona landscape and the physical, natural and human processes that have led to its present form.
The route is designed for a curious public of all ages, but is aimed above all at primary and lower secondary schools, with educational activities offered since the 2009–2010 school year. The Bosco Didattico, of about 25 hectares, is dedicated to the biodiversity of the plain.
Highlights
- Museo laboratorio del paesaggio padano in the Cascina Stella
- Panels and display cases on the history of the Cremona landscape
- 25-hectare Bosco Didattico with the flora and fauna of the plain
- Dispersed ecomuseum with around twenty units across the province
- Openings to the public with nature guides
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso didattico del paesaggio padano – Panels and display cases on the formation of the Cremona landscape in the Cascina Stella.
- Operated by
- Provincia di Cremona (Servizio Ambienti naturali)
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Routes and educational activities for children and schools on biodiversity and the landscape.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking and picnic area at the Cascina Stella.
From the SS 415 Paullese, at the height of Castelleone, follow the brown “Bosco Didattico” sign between km 46 and 47, turn towards Gombito San Latino, then turn left and follow the signs.
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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 | During Sunday openings visitors can explore the wood on their own or with provincial staff, volunteer ecological guards and volunteer naturalists. Bookings and information: Servizio Ambienti naturali della Provincia di Cremona, via Dante 134, Cremona, tel. +39 0372 406447, 0372 406449 or 0372 406640. |
