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Let yourself be surprised by a small, legendary, marvelous and unique beast: the mulberry silkworm.
Visit the largest silkworm farm open to the public, and discover its varied collections, a living testimony to sericulture today!
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Caterpillars and butterflies that make silk are alive and can be handled in the presence of the animators.
Spoken languages
- Italian
- English
- French
Labels and rankings
- Municipal museum
Sort
- Museum
Themes
- Sciences and technology
- Local tradition
- Arts and culture
- World of rural agricultural
- Occupations
- Natural sciences
- Natural history
- Folk arts and popular traditions
- Local history
Benefits
Services provided
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Themed tour
- Shop
- Set down on-site for groups
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Guided tours
Equipment
- Parking nearby
- Car park
- Picnic area
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Toilets
Booking
Prices
Adult: from 7 € Reduced price: from 6.30 € Child : from 5 € Group adults: from 6 € Group children : from 4 €. Free entry for children under 6, accompanying guides, the drivers. Child entry valid for 6 - 12 years. Group rate available for 8 people or more.
Means of payment
- Check
- Cash
- Bank/credit card
- Travellers Cheque
- Credit transfer
Capacity
- Maximum group size: 50
- Minimum group size : 8
Activities
- Handicrafts workshops
- Botanic trail
- Activity
- Children's entertainment
Access
Environment
- In the country
- Village centre
Tips
Observe every stage in the life of this legendary caterpillar: gently caress a silkworm, take part with the guide-breeders in feeding or harvesting the silk cocoons. Discover the secrets of silk thread manufacture.