Museo del maiale

About the museum

The Museo del maiale is located beneath the ancient castle of Carpineto Sinello, converted into a palace in the seventeenth century, in a village whose earliest written records date back to the twelfth century. The exhibition, spread over three levels in five sections covering about 1,000 square metres, addresses three themes: rural society, the role of culture and traditions in shaping society, and ancient agri-food traditions.

The first level is entirely dedicated to the pig and its role in rural communities. A film shows the care of the animal before slaughter and includes a short lesson on preparing ventricina, mortadella di Campotosto and 'nduja, while photographs of the products are displayed on the walls. The two upper levels hold farm tools, including those used for raising pigs, and some photographs.

The route is inspired by the idea that nothing of the pig is wasted and that something can be learned from every part of it.

Highlights

• Section on the role of the pig in rural communities
• Film on the preparation of ventricina, mortadella di Campotosto and 'nduja
• Farm tools and tools for pig rearing
• Location beneath the ducal castle

Permanent exhibition

• Il maiale e le tradizioni agroalimentari – Five sections across three levels devoted to the pig, farm tools and local agri-food traditions.

Founded

2008

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Getting there & parking

The village is on a steep slope; the museum is reached on foot after parking.

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