MÚSES – Accademia Europea delle Essenze
Sensory museum of essences in the Palazzo Taffini d’Acceglio in Savigliano, with guided visits among scents, art and technology.
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About the museum
The museum grew out of the rediscovery of Piedmontese aromatic herbs and the aim of highlighting their cultural and economic importance. It is promoted by the association Le Terre dei Savoia, a non-profit network linking 48 municipalities in the provinces of Cuneo, Turin and Asti.
It is located in the Palazzo Taffini d’Acceglio in Savigliano and spreads over two floors. The historical route traces the ancient trade routes of oils and spices between Europe and the East, and the evolution of perfumery from the Middle Ages to Eau de Cologne, passing through Byzantium, Venice, Tuscany and Piedmont.
Alongside the historical works are site-specific installations by international artists on the theme of essences. An interactive laboratory with 18 multimedia stations, developed with the DISAFA of the University of Turin, lets visitors experiment with creating perfumes.
Highlights
- Guided sensory route through perfumes and the history of perfumery
- Site-specific installations by international artists
- Interactive laboratory with 18 multimedia stations
- Atelier del Profumiere to create a personalised fragrance
- Palazzo Taffini d’Acceglio
Permanent exhibition
- Percorso sensoriale delle essenze – Historical route on the art of perfumery, site-specific installations and an interactive laboratory with 18 multimedia stations.
- Operated by
- Associazione Le Terre dei Savoia
- Visitors per year
- approx. 4,022
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €12 |
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| Reduced | €8Children aged 7 to 12, residents of Savigliano and holders of the Cultura Card |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 6 · Free up to age 6. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities with a companion. |
| Groups (15+ people) | –Groups of at least 15 people for the guided visit; reduced rates for more than 20 people. |
| Atelier del Profumiere (workshop only) | €40 |
| Atelier del Profumiere with guided visit | €50 |
Free admission for Abbonamento Musei card holders and accredited journalists.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Lift to the upper floors and accessible toilets; certified assistance animals are admitted.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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The site does not offer workshops for children or schools; the workshops are aimed at adults.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photography is allowed without professional equipment (such as tripods). |
| Good to know | Guided visits only, booked online. Guided visits in English require booking in advance. Groups are also possible outside opening times (at least 15 people for the visit, 10 for the workshop or for a visit with workshop). Eating and drinking are forbidden along the route and in the Giardino dei Sensi; smoking is forbidden. |
