Laboratorio-Museo Tecnologic@mente
Museum in Ivrea dedicated to the history of Olivetti: from typewriters to mechanical and electronic calculators, including the Programma 101 and the Elea 9003.
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About the museum
The Laboratorio-Museo Tecnologic@mente tells the story of Olivetti, one of the most significant industrial stories of 20th-century Italy. It describes itself as a “permanent laboratory” where the ideas and passions of the community come together: besides preserving the traces of industry, it aims to pass on values, connect generations and contribute to a new idea of work.
The museum is run by the Fondazione Natale Capellaro together with the volunteer group “Tecnologicamente Amici” and works with the local area to collect stories, skills and experiences, valuing both tangible and intangible heritage.
The collection is organised into sections dedicated to people: writing, linked to Camillo Olivetti, founder of the first Italian typewriter factory; mechanical calculation, dedicated to Natale Capellaro; electronic calculation, dedicated to Pier Giorgio Perotto; the personal computer, dedicated to Roberto Olivetti; the Programma 101, presented as the world's first desktop computer; and the Elea 9003, dedicated to Adriano Olivetti. The museum also offers educational routes, workshops and a travelling museum.
Highlights
- Programma 101, the first desktop computer
- Elea 9003 and the section dedicated to Adriano Olivetti
- Typewriters associated with Camillo Olivetti
- Mechanical calculators of Natale Capellaro
- Guided tour on weekend afternoons
- Operated by
- Fondazione Natale Capellaro
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €7Over 65s and students |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 7 · Free admission for children up to 7 years |
| Seniors | €7Over 65s |
| Visitors with disabilities | –Free admission for visitors with certified disabilities |
| Students & apprentices | €7 |
| Groups | –Groups with an Abbonamento Musei enter free, but the guided tour costs €5 per person |
| Rate for FAI members | €8 |
Free admission also for holders of the Abbonamento Musei Piemonte Valle d'Aosta, including the Extra formula. School rates are listed in the 2026–2027 educational catalogue.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 7 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers educational routes and workshops on technology, creativity and innovation, described in the educational catalogue.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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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 | Guided tour on weekend afternoons, from 15:30 to 17:00, without booking. For schools and groups, write to info@museotecnologicamente.it or call +39 327 369 9382. The 2026–2027 educational catalogue can be consulted on the website. |
