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Ethnographic Museum of the Muggio Valley

The Museo etnografico della Valle di Muggio (MEVM) in Cabbio, Switzerland, is an ecomuseum conceived as a "museum in the territory" that links the cultural landscape of the Muggio Valley. Its information centre Casa Cantoni presents the permanent exhibition "Il Museo nel territorio" with a model, a tactile table and historical audiovisual documents. The museum also manages the restored and functioning Mulino di Bruzella mill, which hosts the exhibition "Dal mulino alla cartiera" on hydraulic machines of the Breggia river. The MEVM organises guided excursions and itineraries to discover ethnographic heritage such as nevère, roccoli, graa, bridges and mills scattered across the valley.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a summer day camp for children aged 7-11 and numerous school activities exploring the territory, the chestnut tree and the functioning mill. Guided excursions are suitable for families, with children up to 16 years entering free.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Casa Cantoni is open from 31 March to 8 November, Tuesday to Sunday, 14:00-17:00. The Mulino di Bruzella is open from 25 March to 29 October, Wednesday and Thursday 14:00-16:30 and Sundays 13:00-16:30.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-17:00 (31 March - 8 November)
Wednesday
14:00-17:00 (31 March - 8 November)
Thursday
14:00-17:00 (31 March - 8 November)
Friday
14:00-17:00 (31 March - 8 November)
Saturday
14:00-17:00 (31 March - 8 November)
Sunday
14:00-17:00 (31 March - 8 November)

Admission fees

15 CHF
Admission and guided tour at the Mulino di Bruzella for adults
0 CHF
Children up to 16 years free

Contact

Webpage
mevm.ch
Email
info@mevm.ch
Address
Casa Cantoni, 6838 Cabbio

Access

Nearby stops

  • Cabbio, Posta250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lugano
52m
Bellinzona
1h 12m
Locarno
1h 36m
Zug
2h 28m
Luzern
2h 49m

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, guided visits for groups or school classes are possible by reservation even outside the opening hours.
  • What languages are the guided tours offered in?
    Guided tours are offered in Italian, French and German.
  • Can I buy flour produced at the mill on site?
    Yes, the polenta flour ground at the Mulino di Bruzella, including the Rosso del Ticino variety, can be purchased directly at the mill.
  • Are there activities for children and families at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers a summer day camp for children aged 7-11, school activities and guided excursions suitable for families, where children up to 16 years enter free.

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