Museo etnografico e geologico di Gurro e della Valle Cannobina
About This Museum
Tucked away in the steep, green slopes of the Val Cannobina, Gurro is a place where old customs cling to the stone houses and narrow lanes. The Museo Etnografico e Geologico feels less like a formal institution and more like stepping directly into the world of our ancestors. Here, you'll find the tools and textiles that tell the story of a community shaped by isolation and hard work. It’s a quiet, personal museum where every object has a tale whispered from the past.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is the display of traditional women's costumes, surprisingly vibrant and intricate for such a remote village. Alongside them are the heavy wooden looms used to create them, plus a fascinating array of agricultural tools and everyday objects carved from local wood and stone that speak to a life of self-sufficiency.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right on the main square, Piazza della Repubblica—it's hard to miss. It's always best to call ahead or check locally for opening times, as they can be seasonal. A visit here won't take all day, but it’s a perfect stop before a walk through the village or a hike into the surrounding valleys.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a typical stone building that blends seamlessly into the village fabric, with thick walls and simple lines that speak to its functional origins.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo Etnografico Don Cirillo Bergamaschi, 7, Piazza della Repubblica, Gurro, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piemonte, 28828, Italia
Phone: +39 0323 76100
Website: Visit Website
