What to do and see in Italian Alps, Italian Alps: The Best Science Museums

The MUSE is located south of the historic Palazzo delle Albere in the new city district Le Albere, which was planned by the architect Renzo Piano. It stretches over 6 floors with a length of 130 m each, the entire area is about 12,600 m². In the museum science and technology show the interaction of humans and the environment. The MUSE especially invites young, children and families to a wonderful journey into science and nature. The metaphor of the mountain is used in the exhibition to relate life on earth, the first Alpine dwellers, the history of the Dolomites and nature of the Alps. The MUSE also organises numerous events and temporary exhibitions. A special experience is “Maxi Ooh!”, a room for children from 0 to 6 years. A place of sensory experiences with touching, smelling, looking, seeing, and hearing. Fun is guaranteed! Please note: dogs of all sizes are not permitted in the museum.

Located in the lush natural landscape at the foot of a mountain, the former hydroelectric power station “Antonio Pitter” is a charming example of industrial architecture dating back to the early 20th century. It has been transformed into a museum where visitors can see the well-preserved original machinery and the control room, helped by detalied captions.

WHAT IS TECNOLOGIC@MENTE? It is both a museum and a laboratory. It is a museum which tells a part of the italian industrial history ,highlighting the Olivetti’s productions and culture. It is a laboratory turned first to the schools and the younger generations, to stimolate creativity and the desire of experiment, to imagine the future, but also to discover our history and roots.