Museo del vetro di Piegaro
Museum in the old glassworks of Piegaro, active from the fourteenth century until 1968, with a furnace, a chimney and a large model of industrial archaeology.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the former glass factory of Piegaro, a building that symbolises the village's identity. Archival documents attest to a glassworks on this site from at least the fourteenth century, although a workshop probably existed even earlier. The factory operated until 1968, when production was moved to a new plant outside the walls.
After a period of abandonment the building was bought by the Municipality and, thanks to careful restoration, turned into a rare example of industrial archaeology. The complex spreads over three floors, and a large model, the result of long craftsmanship, helps to understand how the rooms were laid out during the period of activity.
The route follows the stages of production: from the office area to the Sala delle Volte, perhaps the oldest part, from the mixing of raw materials (silica sand, soda or potash, lime) to the furnace hall with its chimney, the working area, the annealing tunnel (tunnel della tempera) and the storerooms. A multimedia route with QR codes allows an interactive visit. Glass-blowing in front of visitors can be seen only during the museum's events: the Festival del vetro in May and “L’opera dei vetrai” in October.
Highlights
- Furnace and chimney of the historic glassworks
- Large model of the three-storey complex
- Sala delle Volte, perhaps the oldest part
- Multimedia route with QR codes
- Festival del vetro in May and “L’opera dei vetrai” in October
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso museale nell'antica vetreria – The stages of glass production, from the furnace to the working of the glass, in the restored industrial building.
- Operated by
- Comune di Piegaro
- Visitors per year
- approx. 3,650
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €3.50Groups of at least 20 people |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 6 · Reduced ticket for children and young people aged 7 to 17. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities. |
| Groups (20+ people) | €3.50 per person |
| Individual guided tour | €3Held every Sunday at 11:00, by booking only. |
| Creative workshop | €10From €10 per person. |
| Special opening | €30In addition to the normal ticket. |
Free admission also for residents of the Municipality of Piegaro. Guided tour for groups of more than 20 people (maximum 30): fixed fee of €60 in addition to the ticket; for schools (maximum 25 pupils): €50.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers workshops for families, young people and schools.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in the centre of Piegaro, in Via Garibaldi.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum can be visited independently or on a guided tour booked for Sundays at 11:00. Workshops are available for schools, families, young people and adults. |
