Museo e giardini di Pitagora
Scientific and art museum in Crotone with the interactive exhibition Ludomatica, contemporary works and an 18-hectare park with 17 exhibits dedicated to Pythagoras.
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About the museum
The Museo e giardini di Pitagora presents itself as the city's first open-air museum devoted to science, mathematics and philosophy, where art, culture and history intertwine. It was founded in 2011 in Crotone, the city where, according to tradition, Pythagoras founded his school.
The museum building houses the interactive mathematics exhibition Ludomatica, described as the only one in southern Italy, the collection Pitagora Docet with works by the artists awarded at the Premio Pitagora 2015, and the Processi section, dedicated to contemporary artists of the second half of the 20th century.
The park, covering 18 hectares, includes 17 installations of a mathematical, philosophical and scientific character, partly inspired by the thought of Pythagoras and other philosophers. The museum also organises exhibitions, book presentations, debates, theatre performances and tastings of local products.
Highlights
- Ludomatica, interactive mathematics exhibition
- 18-hectare park with 17 scientific and philosophical exhibits
- Pitagora Docet with works from the Premio Pitagora 2015
- Processi section on contemporary art of the second half of the 20th century
- Pit e Teo play area in the park
Permanent exhibitions
- Ludomatica – Interactive mathematics exhibition, presented as the only one in southern Italy.
- Pitagora Docet – Permanent exhibition with works by artists awarded at the Premio Pitagora 2015.
- Giardini di Pitagora – 18-hectare park with 17 installations of a mathematical, philosophical and scientific character.
- Founded
- 2011
- Visitors per year
- approx. 15,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Reduced | €7children aged 6 to 18 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 |
A reduced rate for over-70s is also indicated, without an amount. Guided tours and educational workshops must be booked in advance.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Interactive exhibition Ludomatica and the “Pit e Teo” play area in the park (slides, climbing structures, swings), open since October 2016.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Refreshment area in the museum with aperitifs, local products, juices, snacks and focaccia; bookshop with science books for children and books on history and philosophy.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Rental of rooms for exhibitions, presentations, conferences, concerts and other events.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and educational workshops by booking only (info@jobel.org, +39 0962 27697); a guide for teachers is available on the website. |
