Casa Museo del Sapone
House museum in a 19th-century rural building dedicated to the history and science of soap, with guided visits by reservation.
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About the museum
The Casa Museo del Sapone was founded in May 2015 to create a space dedicated to the history and science of soap. It occupies an old rural building from the early 19th century, fully restored, which also houses two presses and some objects linked to the area’s rural activities. The cultural project is connected to the production of natural soaps and cosmetics under the Saponi&Saponi brand.
The route tells the story of soap, which dates back to 2800 BC, and the role of olive-oil soap as a typical product of the Mediterranean tradition, alongside the famous soaps of Marseille, Castile and Aleppo. In the modern part of the museum, the Sala Conferenze (conference hall), temporary exhibitions are staged; workshops and tastings are also planned.
Highlights
- Collection of soaps from around the world
- Restored 19th-century rural building
- Presses and objects of rural life
- Workshop to make your own soap bar
Permanent exhibition
- Storia e scienza del sapone – Route through the house museum on the history of soap and the tradition of olive-oil soap, with a collection of soaps from around the world.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Saponi&Saponi
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €4Children aged 5 to 13 |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 4 · Free admission for children under 5 |
| Workshop “Prepara la tua saponetta” (make your own soap bar) | €6Per soap bar, by reservation |
| Tasting workshop for extra virgin olive oil | €8Per person, by reservation |
Anyone who becomes an “Amico della Casa Museo” (Friend of the House Museum) with the card (€1 extra) is entitled to a 10% discount on online purchases of Saponi&Saponi products.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 50 min |
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| Good to know | Guided tours last about 50 minutes and are also available in English and French. Courses, events and workshops can be organised on request. |
