Chimney Sweep Museum
Museo dello Spazzacamino
The only museum in Italy dedicated to the ancient profession of chimney sweeps, offering an engaging, multi-sensory experience in Santa Maria Maggiore.

πŸ“œ Unique museum in Santa Maria Maggiore, Val Vigezzo, Piedmont, Italy.
πŸ” Dedicated to the history and dramatic events of chimney sweeps.

Why Go

πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Interactive and multi-sensory journey through a horizontal chimney.
πŸ–ΌοΈ Display of tools, clothes, paintings, and testimonies.
πŸ’” Poignant stories of child chimney sweeps.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Engaging for both children and adults.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Potentially emotional content due to the harsh history of child labor.

Tips

πŸ—“οΈ Consider visiting during the International Chimney Sweep Meeting (first weekend of September).
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Not to be confused with a similar museum in Austria.
πŸ“ž Contact Santa Maria Maggiore Town Council for opening hours and tickets.

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