Museo A come Ambiente

About the museum

Since 2004 the Museo A come Ambiente has been housed in Edificio 37, a building erected by Michelin in 1947 as the new entrance to the factory on Corso Umbria, later used as a canteen and as the company fire brigade's headquarters. After the factory closed, it was renovated to a design by the architect Agostino Magnaghi.

The museum was conceived by the architect Carlo Degiacomi, who directed it until 2013. It was the first museum in Europe devoted entirely to environmental issues. From the outset it developed around three themes: energy, waste and water.

Today the complex comprises three buildings linked by an inner garden: the Palazzina Storica (historic building), the Padiglione Verde designed by Carlo Ratti Associati, which houses routes on food and on the transmission of knowledge, and the Guscio, a multipurpose space for screenings, lectures, temporary exhibitions and workshops. The museum overlooks the Parco Dora, a former industrial area of Fiat and Michelin.

Highlights

• Interactive installations on energy, waste and water in the Palazzina Storica
• Padiglione Verde designed by Carlo Ratti Associati
• Scientific workshops for families and schools
• View of the Parco Dora, a redeveloped post-industrial area
• First museum in Europe devoted to sustainability

Permanent exhibitions

• Palazzina Storica – Interactive installations on three floors dedicated to energy, waste and water.
• Padiglione Verde – Routes and exhibits on food and on the transmission of knowledge, in the building designed by Carlo Ratti Associati.

Founded

2004

Operated by

Associazione A come Ambiente

Visitors per year

approx. 34,109

Admission & discounts

Free admission also for holders of the Abbonamento Musei, accredited journalists and teachers accompanying students. The museum takes part in the “Nati con la Cultura” project: free admission for the child up to the first year of age and for up to two accompanying adults. Reductions are available with the Torino+Piemonte Card.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials
• Audio description: no information

According to the Turismo Torino portal, the museum is fully accessible to people with mobility impairments. An easy-read guide and “Storie sociali” are available for visitors with intellectual disabilities; some exhibits have subtitles. Only guide dogs and therapy animals are admitted.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The museum offers interactive installations, weekend workshops lasting about two hours and MAcA Kids workshops lasting one hour for children aged 3 to 5.

Getting there & parking

Access from the ring road along Corso Regina Margherita. There are bicycle racks in front of the museum.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check

Bookshop, cloakroom, refreshment area with a hot drinks machine and water dispenser, conference room.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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