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Ethnographic Museum of the Valle di Muggio

The Ethnographic Museum of the Valle di Muggio (MEVM) is an open-air museum spread across the valley, with its information centre at Casa Cantoni in Cabbio. It preserves and showcases the rural cultural heritage, including restored mills, chestnut dryers (graa), snow cellars (nevere), and bird-catching towers (roccoli), through guided tours, exhibitions, and hiking trails.

Families and Kids

The museum offers many outdoor activities for children, including guided tours of the mill, chestnut forest walks, and a summer day camp for ages 7-11. School programs are available for all primary grades.

Information

  • Visit duration: 150min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography

    • Children experience: 👍 Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Play area, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-16:30 (March 25 to October 29)
Thursday
14:00-16:30 (March 25 to October 29)
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
13:00-16:30 (March 25 to October 29)

Admission fees

25 CHF
Standard adult admission for guided tour (Proposta 1)
0 CHF
Free for children up to 16 years
25 CHF
Families pay only for parents (Proposta 1)

Contact

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