Museo dell'uomo e della natura

About the museum

The museum opened on 19 February 2018 in the visitor centre of the Monte Velino Oriented Nature Reserve, within the Sirente-Velino Regional Park, and is run by the Forestry Carabinieri. It is named after Alfonso Alessandrini, a former head of the Corpo forestale dello Stato (State Forestry Corps).

The route is interactive and aimed at children and adults. The first section recalls the threats to nature; the next recreates the typical environment of the reserve, with rock walls and at-risk habitats. Protected species are illustrated, such as the golden eagle and the Marsican brown bear, and reintroduced species, including deer, the common raven and the griffon vulture. The last part addresses global biodiversity and the work of the CITES unit of the Carabinieri against the illegal trade in protected species. The route was developed together with the Avezzano section of the Unione Italiana Ciechi e Ipovedenti.

Highlights

• Reconstruction of the environment of the Monte Velino Reserve
• Golden eagle, Marsican brown bear and reintroduced species
• Section on the illegal trade in protected species (CITES)
• Interactive route accessible to people with disabilities

Permanent exhibition

• Percorso sulla biodiversità – Sections on threats to nature, the Monte Velino Reserve, protected and reintroduced species, and the fight against the illegal trade in wildlife.

Founded

2018

Operated by

Reparto Carabinieri Biodiversità di Castel di Sangro

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission according to a listing on the Musei Italiani portal.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The route is accessible to people with motor and sensory disabilities; the visit was made interactive in collaboration with the Avezzano section of the Unione Italiana Ciechi e Ipovedenti.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations

An interactive route designed for children and the general public, with questions and curiosities about ecosystems.

Getting there & parking

From the A25 or A24 motorway, exit at Magliano de’ Marsi and follow the signs for “MUN”; from Naples, travel via Cassino, Sora and Tagliacozzo.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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