Casa del Cioccolato Perugina – Museo storico
Corporate museum in the Perugina factory at San Sisto, with the history of the Bacio, the historical archive and a chocolate tasting.
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About the museum
The museum is located in the Perugina factory in the industrial district of San Sisto, on the southern outskirts of Perugia, next to the Mediateca Sandro Penna. It tells the story of the company, founded in 1907, and of Italians’ relationship with chocolate.
The visit begins with a short introductory video and continues with a gallery of materials from the Archivio Storico Buitoni Perugina: images, packaging, films and the advertising films known as “caroselli”. One section is devoted to cocoa, from ancient processing techniques to modern production. Particular attention is paid to the Bacio Perugina, created in 1922 on an idea by Luisa Spagnoli and accompanied by the famous slips of paper with sayings.
The route also offers a view from above of the machinery and of work in the factory, when production allows, and ends with a tasting and a passage through the shop. Courses with a master chocolatier are available on request.
Highlights
- Archivio Storico Buitoni Perugina
- History of the Bacio Perugina and its slips of paper
- Section on cocoa and its processing
- View from above of the factory
- Chocolate tasting
- Courses with a master chocolatier on request
Permanent exhibition
- Museo storico Perugina – Route with videos, historical archive, a section on cocoa and the Bacio Perugina, followed by a tasting.
- Operated by
- Perugina
- Visitors per year
- approx. 74,643
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Perugina shop at the end of the route.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | Booking is compulsory; visits are always guided, in groups, subject to the availability of places by time slot and language. Toll-free number +39 800 800 907. Access to the view over the factory may be restricted by the company. |
