Miniera Marzoli

About the museum

The Marzoli mine in Pezzaze, in the Val Trompia, was opened in 1886 and revived in 1934 by the Marzoli brothers, who extracted siderite and fluorite there. Activity stopped in 1972, but the mine was reopened and, since December 1999, has been open to visitors as a museum. It is part of the “Via del Ferro e delle Miniere” (Iron and Mines Route) and is the first stop on the visit to the valley.

The visit begins with a video introducing the geology and the life of the miner. Visitors then put on helmets and board a yellow mini train that takes them into tunnels abandoned for decades, for a stretch of about 700 metres. The route continues on foot with expert guides, who explain extraction techniques, tools and the harsh working conditions. Inside the tunnel the temperature is around 10 °C with very high humidity; the visit also goes ahead in the rain.

The ticket also includes the museum “Il Mondo dei Minatori e l’Arte del Ferro” (The World of Miners and the Art of Iron), set up in a former production and service building: one section is devoted to the history and science of local mining, the other to the iron sculptures of Vittorio Piotti (1935–2000). Tailored visits are offered for schools and, combined with the mine visit, educational workshops.

Highlights

• Yellow mini train that runs into the mine tunnels
• Guided walk through extraction techniques, tools and the working conditions of miners
• Museum “Il Mondo dei Minatori e l’Arte del Ferro”, included in the ticket
• Iron sculptures by Vittorio Piotti (1935–2000)
• Introductory video on geology and life in the mine

Permanent exhibitions

• Percorso in miniera con trenino – Guided visit to the Marzoli mine tunnels by mini train and on foot, with explanations of extraction techniques and the life of the miners.
• Il Mondo dei Minatori e l’Arte del Ferro – Museum in a former production building, with a section on the history and science of local mining and one on the iron sculptures of Vittorio Piotti.

Founded

1999

Operated by

Ski-Mine Srl

Admission & discounts

The ticket covers the mine visit by mini train and the museum “Il Mondo dei Minatori e l’Arte del Ferro”. Keeping your ticket gives a 50% discount on entry to the other mines on the Ski-Mine circuit (Sant’Aloisio and Gaffione) and 10% off the O.R.M.A. Museum in Pezzaze.

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 route includes a stretch on foot inside the tunnel; the website does not publish accessibility information for people with reduced mobility, so it is advisable to contact the mine before your visit.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The route suits everyone, including young children; for the youngest there are dedicated workshops (paid) and tailored school visits.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

Packed lunches may be eaten both indoors and outdoors.

Events & venue rental

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