Museo del Ferro Dario Leali – Fucina di Pamparane
Museum in Odolo housed in an old forge with two trip hammers and waterwheels, dedicated to ironworking and the economic history of the village.
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About the museum
Odolo has a long tradition of forges: the canalisation of the River Vrenda, especially from the seventeenth century onwards, encouraged the development of these craft activities. The museum, opened in 2007, is unusual because the entire building, and not only the objects, is the museum: it is an old two-storey forge that until recently housed a craft workshop.
A specially built walkway defines the visitor's route and makes it possible to observe the building's features and the tools for forging iron up close. Inside are two trip hammers complete with waterwheels, storage areas, a tromba idroeolica (hydraulic blower) and other machines.
The project presents the forge as a museum of itself, with a multi-level route enriched by a wide exhibition on the social and economic history of Odolo, closely linked to ironworking. In 2024 the museum was named after Dario Leali, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who left his mark on the village's history. It is part of the Sistema Museale della Valle Sabbia.
Highlights
- Historic forge open to visitors, with a panoramic walkway
- Two trip hammers with waterwheels
- Tromba idroeolica (hydraulic blower) and period machines
- Exhibition on the social and economic history of Odolo linked to ironworking
Permanent exhibition
- La fucina e la lavorazione del ferro – Route through the historic forge with trip hammers, waterwheels and an exhibition on the economic history of Odolo.
- Founded
- 2007
- Operated by
- Comune di Odolo / Sistema Museale della Valle Sabbia
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3Visitors up to 14 years old |
| Children & teens | €3€3 up to 14 years; free admission for primary school groups. |
| Groups | €5 per personPrivate individuals or groups: €5 for adults, €3 up to 14 years. |
| Families | €10Family package per household. |
| School groups from lower and upper secondary schools, teachers and accompanying adults | €2Per person. |
The museum can be used for private or sponsored activities: a fee of €100 per day plus a €200 deposit.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- 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
The upper part of the museum is accessible to people with disabilities.
Kids & families
| Family ticket | €10 · Family package per household. |
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Family package at €10 per household.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
The museum can be hired for private or sponsored activities: €100 per day plus a €200 deposit.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | Reduced rates for school groups; for visits outside the monthly opening, contact the Municipality of Odolo. |
