Parco minerario naturalistico di Gavorrano
Former mining site with the Museo in Galleria, the GEOMET geodiversity museum and the Ravi-Marchi industrial archaeology area.
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About the museum
The Gavorrano Natural Mining Park grew out of a project to recover and enhance the mining heritage of the area, which later became part of the protected areas system of the Colline Metallifere. Today it is one of the gateways to the Parco nazionale delle Colline Metallifere, a geopark recognised by UNESCO. The area comprises two mining complexes, the Parco delle Rocce and Ravi-Marchi.
In the Parco delle Rocce are the visitor centre, the Museo minerario in Galleria, set up in a tunnel that once stored explosives, and the Teatro delle Rocce, used for shows and events. The museum uses lights, images and sound to illustrate the stages of mining work and the harsh conditions of the miners. Next to it the GEOMET has opened, a museum devoted to the geodiversity and mining history of the area.
The Ravi-Marchi area is an open-air industrial archaeology site, where the surface plant of the pyrite mine closed in 1965 has been restored. Guided tours explain how the ore was processed after extraction.
Highlights
- Museo minerario in Galleria, set in a former explosives store
- GEOMET, museum of geodiversity and mines
- Ravi-Marchi industrial archaeology area
- Teatro delle Rocce for shows and events
- Guided tours included in the ticket
Permanent exhibitions
- Museo minerario in Galleria – Set in a tunnel that once stored explosives, it illustrates the stages of mining work and the conditions of the miners with lights, images and sound.
- GEOMET – The park’s geodiversity museum, devoted to the geology and mines of the area, with films, rocks and minerals, models and panels.
- Area museale Ravi-Marchi – Open-air industrial archaeology site with the restored surface plant of the pyrite mine closed in 1965.
- Operated by
- Comune di Gavorrano
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3children aged 9 to 16, over-65s and groups of at least 15 people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 8 · Free admission up to age 9; reduced ticket for ages 9 to 16. |
| Seniors | –Reduced ticket for over-65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities (Law 104/1992, art. 3, para. 3) and one companion. |
| Groups (15+ people) | –Reduced rate for groups of at least 15 people; for guides dedicated to groups, contact Le Orme (0564 416276, info@leorme.com). |
| Museo minerario in Galleria (full price) | €7Reduced €5; guided tour included |
| GEOMET (full price) | €5Reduced €3; guided tour included |
| Museo in Galleria + GEOMET (full price) | €10Reduced €7 |
| Ravi-Marchi museum area (full price) | €7Reduced €5; cannot be combined with the other museums |
Free admission: Free admission for residents of Gavorrano and for school classes from Gavorrano.
The price shown is the lowest one (GEOMET); guided tours are included in the ticket.
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
The Museo in Galleria is accessible and the Ravi-Marchi area is partly accessible; no information is given for GEOMET and the Infopoint. Videos in LIS (Italian Sign Language) are available.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 8 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Free admission for children up to age 9; educational workshops for schools.
Getting there & parking
Navigation address: Piazzale Livello +240, Pozzo Impero, Bagnetti locality, Gavorrano.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
There is a bookshop.
Events & venue rental
The Teatro delle Rocce (about 2,000 seats) hosts shows, festivals and events.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (IT) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours are included in the ticket: GEOMET every day at 10:15 and 15:15, Museo in Galleria at 11:00 and 16:00, and the Ravi-Marchi area on Saturdays at 17:00. Information and bookings at +39 0566 843402. Educational workshops for schools are planned. |
