Museo degli Antichi Strumenti di Scrittura
About This Museum
Tucked away on a sun-drenched street in Catania, this museum feels more like a quiet sanctuary than a formal institution. You step inside and are immediately surrounded by the quiet elegance of centuries-old writing desks and the soft gleam of polished brass. It’s a deeply personal space that invites you to consider the weight of a quill or the intricate mechanics of a first-generation typewriter. The air itself seems to hold the whispers of countless letters and stories composed with these very instruments.
Collection Highlights
The collection truly shines with its stunning Art Nouveau inkwells, looking more like sculpture than stationery. Don't miss the early 20th-century Italian typewriters, their keyboards a beautiful mosaic of worn ivory and dark wood. A particular highlight is an ornate traveling writing slope that once belonged to a 19th-century nobleman, complete with hidden compartments for sealing wax and pens.
Visitor Information
It's an intimate spot, so you don't need more than an hour to soak it all in. Given its small size, it's wise to double-check their opening hours online before you make the trip.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a refined, late 19th-century palazzetto, the building features high ceilings and original terrazzo floors that echo softly as you walk, providing a perfectly elegant yet understated backdrop for the collection.
Contact & Location
Address: 218, Viale Africa, Guardia, Picanello-Ognina-Barriera-Canalicchio, Catania, Sicilia, 95129, Italia
Phone: +39 360 321 637
Website: Visit Website
