Museo Sommariva «Civiltà dell’Olio»
Museum of the Sommariva family dedicated to the culture of olive oil, linked to a historic oil mill and with rooms for contemporary art.
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About the museum
The Museo Sommariva “Civiltà dell’Olio” was created at the wish of the Sommariva family and is entirely devoted to the culture of oil, one of the oldest and most important crafts in Liguria. It stands beside the walls of the historic centre of Albenga, a short walk from Porta Torlaro.
Between 2008 and 2010 the museum was enlarged from 200 to 400 square metres and is now connected by an underground tunnel to the Frantoio Sommariva, which has been in operation since 1915. Finds, tools and documents tell the story of oil production. In its rooms the family also hosts paintings, sculptures and photographs by local and international contemporary artists.
Highlights
- History of oil production with tools and period documents
- Underground link to the historic Frantoio Sommariva oil mill
- Rooms with contemporary art: painting, sculpture, photography
- Location along the walls of Albenga’s historic centre
Permanent exhibition
- La civiltà dell’olio – Historical route on olive cultivation and oil production, with tools and documents, and rooms hosting contemporary art.
- Operated by
- Famiglia Sommariva
- Visitors per year
- approx. 10,000
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
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