Museo del legno
Xylotheque in the experimental teaching chestnut grove of Granaglione, with thirty wood species displayed in cases and descriptions in Italian and Braille.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Museo del legno, also known as the xiloteca (xylotheque), is located in the experimental teaching chestnut grove of Granaglione, in the municipality of Alto Reno Terme, and opened in May 2022. The estate was bought in 2003 by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna as part of the Progetto Appennino.
The collection is housed in a restored rural building within the centre and presents thirty wood species in dedicated display cases; each sample is accompanied by a description in Italian and in Braille.
The visit is part of the educational offer of the centre, which includes walks in the chestnut grove, an apiary producing chestnut honey, and illustrated material for young people on chestnuts, bees and pollinators. Visits and educational activities are arranged with the centre; the facility is run by a social cooperative.
Highlights
- Xylotheque with thirty wood species in display cases
- Descriptions of the samples in Italian and Braille
- Experimental teaching chestnut grove
- Apiary producing chestnut honey
Permanent exhibition
- Xiloteca – Thirty wood species displayed in cases in a restored rural building, with descriptions in Italian and Braille.
- Founded
- 2022
- Operated by
- Centro per la biodiversità e castagneto didattico di Granaglione (Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna; gestione di una cooperativa sociale)
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The samples in the xylotheque also have descriptions in Braille; the centre states that its educational activities are open to people with disabilities too.
Kids & families
The centre offers educational activities and two illustrated booklets for young people, on chestnut trees and on bees and pollinators, which can be downloaded from the website.
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 | Visits and educational activities are arranged by contacting the Accademia Nazionale di Agricoltura, Via Castiglione 11, Bologna, tel. +39 051 26 88 09. For events (for example the European Heritage Days), guided visits to the xylotheque and the chestnut grove have been organised, with booking recommended. |
Museums nearby
All 6 museums in Alto Reno Terme All museums in Emilia-Romagna