MUMELOC - Museo della memoria locale di Cerreto Guidi
Multimedia museum that tells the story of the Padule di Fucecchio and of the Nazi-Fascist massacre of 23 August 1944 through voices, images and films.
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About the museum
The Museo della Memoria Locale, abbreviated MuMeLoc, is a multimedia museum in Cerreto Guidi, in the province of Florence. Its aim is to protect and make known the local cultural heritage, the historical roots of the area and the lives of its inhabitants.
At the heart of the story is one of the most dramatic episodes in local history: the Nazi-Fascist massacre of 23 August 1944 in the Padule di Fucecchio, in which 175 civilians, many of them women and children, were killed. The museum holds no objects or relics, but presents stories, voices and images through multimedia technologies, with films reconstructing historical events, testimonies and documentation on the trial of those responsible for the massacre.
Part of the route is devoted to life in the Padule, the largest inland marsh in Italy, and to the traditional trades connected with that environment, with some typical objects such as nasse (fish traps), stampe and cappellacci. The MuMeLoc is also a cultural centre with a multimedia archive, an educational workshop and an observatory of the territory; since 2026 it also houses the municipality’s tourist office. It is part of the MuDEV, the Museo Diffuso Empolese Valdelsa.
Highlights
- Multimedia account of the massacre of the Padule di Fucecchio on 23 August 1944
- Films reconstructing history on the Padule and Cerreto Guidi
- Testimonies on life and traditional trades of the Padule
- Documentation on the trial of those responsible for the massacre
- Educational workshop and multimedia archive
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso espositivo multimediale sul Padule di Fucecchio e sull’eccidio del 1944 – Films, testimonies and documents on the history of the Padule and on the Nazi-Fascist massacre of 23 August 1944.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Comune di Cerreto Guidi
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €1.50children from 6 to 18 years, adults over 65, persons with disabilities, adults with children aged 6 to 18, and groups of at least 15 people |
| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 5 · Free admission up to 6 years of age; reduced from 6 to 18 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €1.50companion free · Reduced ticket for persons with disabilities; free for their companions. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €1.50 per personReduced ticket for groups of at least 15 people; tour leaders and tourist guides accompanying the group enter free of charge. |
Free admission also for residents of the municipality of Cerreto Guidi.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- 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
An external lift leads to the entrance, which is on a raised level.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is in Piazza Dante Desideri, in Cerreto Guidi.
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 | The museum has an educational workshop. The municipality gives the Ufficio Cultura e Turismo (Culture and Tourism Office) as its contact (tel. +39 0571 906 224). |
