MuMa – Museo del Mare di Milazzo
Sea museum in the Castle of Milazzo, created to display the skeleton of the sperm whale Siso, with activities to protect the marine environment.
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About the museum
The MuMa was set up to house the skeleton of Siso, a young male sperm whale ten metres long who in the summer of 2017 became entangled by its tail fin in an illegal net off the Isole Eolie. The museum was created through a collaboration between Progetto SISO, the Comune di Milazzo, the University of Messina and its Museo della Fauna.
The skeleton is displayed in the Bastione Santa Maria of the Castle of Milazzo, together with the illegal net that trapped it and the plastic found in its stomach. The museum presents itself as a journey to rediscover the harmony between people and the sea, and gives particular attention to protecting the environment and educating young people.
The guided tour, led by biologists, covers Siso, the natural heritage of the sea and human impact, in particular plastic pollution. The museum works with UNESCO and is supported by the Gruppo Prada.
Highlights
- Skeleton of the sperm whale Siso
- Illegal net and plastic found in the whale's stomach
- Housed in the Bastione Santa Maria of the Castle of Milazzo
- Free guided tours led by biologists
- School projects and virtual/augmented reality
Permanent exhibition
- Scheletro del capodoglio Siso – Skeleton of a young sperm whale, with the illegal net that trapped it and the plastic found in its stomach.
- Operated by
- Progetto SISO, Comune di Milazzo e Università di Messina
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Students under 18: free admission. |
The standard ticket of €7 includes admission to the Castle of Milazzo, where the museum is located, and the audio guide (to be requested at the ticket office). An annual pass for €10 gives unlimited access to the Castle. Free admission for students under 18 and for teachers. Voluntary donations are welcome.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
School projects, free teaching workshops and materials, including with virtual and augmented reality.
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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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The guided tour (in Italian or English) is free but must be booked by phone or WhatsApp at +39 380 764 1409, or by e-mail. Schools and groups can also book the free teaching workshops. A 3D virtual tour of the museum is available. |
