Museo della gente dell'Appennino pistoiese

About the museum

The museum is part of the Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese, within the itinerary devoted to daily life, and is housed at Rivoreta, a hamlet of the municipality of Abetone Cutigliano. The route tells the story of the inhabitants of the Apennines from past centuries to the present day, through work tools, everyday objects, images, sounds and stories.

The approach is participatory: visitors are invited to try for themselves the “making with the hands” of a pre-industrial society. The main themes include life in the mountains and the activities of gathering and transport, with which communities coped with the difficulties of the Apennine environment. One area is devoted to the charcoal burner and the technical skills of his trade.

In a restored ancient metato (chestnut-drying building) the Sezione della lana (wool section) is set up, with a large loom from the early 20th century and its accessories, where it is also possible to try weaving. The Laboratorio del giocattolo (toy workshop) allows children and young people to build simple traditional games from recycled materials. Only part of the collection is on display, and the objects are rotated every year. On the last Sunday of July the village celebrates the Giornata del Museo Vivente (Living Museum Day), when residents re-enact trades, gestures and rites linked to the museum.

Highlights

• Wool section in a restored ancient metato, with a loom from the early 20th century
• Toy workshop for children and young people
• Area devoted to the trade of the charcoal burner
• Giornata del Museo Vivente on the last Sunday of July
• Route also accessible to blind visitors with “Walk assistant” technology

Founded

1972

Operated by

Associazione Ecomuseo della Montagna Pistoiese

Visitors per year

approx. 564

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Pay-what-you-wish admission. Guided visits outside opening hours are booked on the toll-free number 800 974 102 or by e-mail; the fees are agreed at the time of booking.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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 museum can also be visited by blind people thanks to “Walk assistant” technology.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

The Laboratorio del giocattolo invites children and young people to build traditional games from recycled materials; in the Sezione della lana visitors can try weaving at the loom. The museum is aimed at adults and children alike.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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