Museo All About Apple
Museum in Savona devoted to the history of Apple since 1976, with working computers that visitors can use.
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About the museum
The museum was founded on 11 May 2002 in Savona, after a large collection of Apple computers was found in a disused warehouse of the firm Briano Computer. Alessio Ferraro, its founder, president and one of its co-founders, obtained the use of the collection as a gift from the firm’s new manager.
The machines on display tell the story of the birth, evolution and transformation of personal computing: the exhibition presents itself as the richest collection of Apple products in the world, from the beginnings in 1976 to the present day, and as the only museum of its kind with pieces switched on and usable by visitors.
The catalogue comprises more than 9,000 objects: personal computers by Apple and others (Commodore, Atari, Olivetti and other machines of the pioneering era), prototypes and cult objects, monitors, printers, peripherals, manuals, brochures, posters, software and packaging. The museum is located in the new basin (darsena) of Savona.
Highlights
- Working Apple computers, from the Apple ][ to the Macintosh, from the iMac to the iPhone
- More than 9,000 items in the catalogue, including non-Apple ones (Commodore, Atari, Olivetti)
- Prototypes and cult objects
- Interactive guided tours (“forbidden not to touch”)
- Computer science lessons for schools
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione permanente Apple – Exhibition of Apple products from 1976 to the present day, with switched-on and usable computers, prototypes, peripherals and accessories.
- Founded
- 2002
- Operated by
- Associazione All About Apple ONLUS
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,300
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5under 18s, groups of at least 10 people, people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Free up to and including 5 years. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €5companion free · One companion free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personReduced ticket per person. |
| Families | €202 adults and 2 minors under 18. |
| Guided tour (in addition to the admission ticket) | €30Per group; booking and advance payment. |
Free admission for members of All About Apple and A.M.U.G. For schools: €30 per group plus the reduced ticket, and one free teacher for every 10 students.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €20 · 2 adults and 2 minors under 18. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 minors under 18) at €20; free admission up to and including 5 years. Many machines can be tried out by visitors.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stazione di Savona · 15-min walk
From Savona railway station the museum is reached on foot in about 15 minutes in the direction of the harbour; the station is also linked to the harbour by lines departing from the TPL bus terminal in Piazza Aldo Moro.
By car
Paid parking
Nearest paid public car parks: Torre Porto, Priamar (corso Mazzini) and Arsenale.
By car about 10 minutes from the Savona motorway exit, following the signs to the harbour, or from the Albisola exit.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The exhibited pieces are switched on and can be used by visitors. Guided tours of about an hour, by reservation. For upper secondary schools, computer science lessons of about three hours are provided. |
