Museo Mondonovo Maschere
Museum-workshop in Malo with the Venetian papier-mâché mask workshop of master craftsman Guerrino Lovato, in Palazzo Corielli.
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About the museum
In 1983 the master craftsman Guerrino Lovato, originally from the Vicenza area, opened the Mondonovo workshop in Venice, where he made papier-mâché masks and stage machinery for theatre, opera and cinema. His masks were used by directors such as Franco Zeffirelli, Stanley Kubrick and Kenneth Branagh. In 2011 he decided to close the business and entrusted his heritage to the municipality of Malo, a town with a strong carnival tradition.
The entire workshop was moved to the first floor of Palazzo Corielli, an 18th-century residence of a family engaged in silk processing, and on 25 September 2011 it became a museum-workshop. The material is lent to the municipality for use, and master Lovato remains the heart of the museum.
The collection comprises about 250 works, 500 moulds (matrici), a library-archive, working tools, and antique objects and furniture. The route, led by cultural operators, tells the story of the mask as well as the history of art and costume. Papier-mâché workshops are held periodically. The museum is part of the Musei AltoVicentino network.
Highlights
- The Venetian workshop of Guerrino Lovato, transferred in its entirety
- About 250 papier-mâché works
- 500 moulds for masks
- Library-archive and original working tools
- Periodic papier-mâché workshops
Permanent exhibition
- Museo-laboratorio Mondonovo – Papier-mâché masks, moulds and tools of the Venetian workshop of master craftsman Guerrino Lovato.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Comune di Malo
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Guided visit for groups of up to 25 people (1 to 1.5 hours): €40 for students, €50 for adults; free for people with disabilities. |
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| Guided visit and educational workshop for classes (max. 25 pupils, about 3 hours, materials included) | €60€80 for schools outside Malo |
Free admission: Free admission at scheduled openings (Sunday openings, Giornata dei piccoli musei (Small Museums Day), Famiglie al museo (Families at the Museum), Notte dei musei (Museum Night)).
Fees may apply for unscheduled openings on request.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Papier-mâché workshops are offered for nursery and primary schools, as well as the “Famiglie al museo” (Families at the Museum) initiative.
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 | Visits are led by cultural operators. For openings outside the regular schedule, please contact the municipality’s culture office. |
