Museo mineralogico "Don Giovanni Bonomo"
Mineralogical museum in Premia, in the former town hall on the square, with over 3,300 specimens, almost all from the Ossola valleys.
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About the museum
The museum arose from the wish of parish priest Don Giovanni Bonomo to give his mineral collection to the community of Premia. It opened on 3 August 2002 in the old building that housed the town hall and primary school, one of the village's oldest stone buildings, overlooking the main square.
The collection numbers 3,333 specimens catalogued by name and locality, coming almost entirely from the Ossola valleys and in particular the Antigorio and Formazza valleys, grouped by paragenesis. The main cases are in the room beside the entrance and follow a geographical route, while the most valuable pieces from private collections are displayed in the basement. Alongside the minerals, four pieces of Premia ceramics are also shown.
Among the specimens are rare species such as cervandonite, gasparite and chernovite. Guided visits are available and can be combined with a visit to the nearby Gole dell'Uriezzo.
Highlights
- 3,333 mineral specimens from the Ossola valleys
- Rare species such as cervandonite, gasparite and chernovite
- Valuable pieces from private collections in the basement
- Based in the former town hall and primary school
- Four pieces of Premia ceramics
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione mineralogica dell'Ossola – Over 3,300 minerals from the Ossola valleys grouped by paragenesis, with the most valuable pieces in the basement.
- Founded
- 2002
- Operated by
- Comune di Premia
- Visitors per year
- approx. 400
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
- Partially 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
According to the Distretto dei Laghi, only the first floor is accessible.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits are available and can be combined with a visit to the Gole dell'Uriezzo; school visits require booking. |
