Museo dei burattini di Budrio
Municipal museum with more than a hundred burattini (hand puppets) from the first half of the 20th century and material from Bolognese puppeteers, in two sites in the historic centre.
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About the museum
The museum displays the Perani and Menarini collections, acquired by the Comune di Budrio, with more than a hundred burattini from the first half of the 20th century and the booth equipment of the Bolognese puppeteers Amilcare Gabrielli, Arturo Veronesi and Umberto Malaguti. There are also puppets by the brothers Emilio and Filippo Frabboni.
A small theatre that once belonged to Malaguti hosts shows and animations by reservation. In the Casina del Quattrocento, one of the rare ancient houses of the historic centre, is the collection assembled by the couple Zanella and Pasqualini.
The museum offers educational activities and guided tours.
Highlights
- Perani and Menarini collections
- Puppets of the Bolognese puppeteers Gabrielli, Veronesi and Malaguti
- Little theatre of Umberto Malaguti
- Zanella and Pasqualini collection in the Casina del Quattrocento
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Comune di Budrio
- Visitors per year
- approx. 21,000
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission according to the Museionline register.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers educational activities and puppet shows by reservation.
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 | Shows and animations in the Malaguti theatre by reservation. |
