La Fabbrica dei Suoni
Museum trail in Venasca on sound and noise, with experiments to try and musical instruments from around the world; guided tours on the third Sunday of the month.
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About the museum
La Fabbrica dei Suoni is a museum trail in Venasca, in the Valle Varaita, run by a social cooperative that has a second site in Boves. It is designed for the whole family and recommended from the age of 6.
The guided tour explains how sounds and noises are created, lets visitors experiment with their qualities and introduces musical instruments from around the world. The trail is indoors, so it goes ahead even in bad weather.
The Venasca site is open to the public on fixed dates and by compulsory booking; for schools and groups, private visits, music workshops and courses are possible.
Highlights
- Interactive trail on how sounds and noises are made
- Musical instruments from around the world
- Guided tour of about 75 minutes
- Recommended from the age of 6
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso museale sul suono e sugli strumenti musicali – Guided tour on how sounds and noises are made, with experiments and musical instruments from around the world.
- Operated by
- Società Cooperativa Sociale ONLUS
- Visitors per year
- approx. 8,753
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Children & teens | €5free up to age 2 · Free admission under 3s. |
| Groups | –For organised groups, a private guided tour can be arranged. |
Single ticket of €5 with guided tour; special agreements are available.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & familiesRecommended for ages 6+
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The trail is designed for the whole family, recommended from the age of 6, with experiments on sound.
Getting there & parking
The Venasca site is at Via Marconi 15.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Shop/bookshop and a café corner with a vending machine; a large outdoor courtyard for a snack.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 75 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The visit is guided and requires online booking; it goes ahead even in bad weather. Visits, music workshops and courses are offered for schools. |
