Guglielmo Lera Civic Museum of Plaster Figurines and Emigration
Museo della Figurina di Gesso e dell’Emigrazione
Fee required
Dedicated to the local tradition of plaster production and the emigration of 'figurine makers' from the Serchio Valley, showcasing 1,300 pieces.

📜 Museum established in 1975, located in Coreglia Antelminelli.
🔍 Dedicated to the art of plaster figurine making and the emigration of local artisans.

Why Go

🖼️ Explore 1,300 plaster works from 1600s to present
🌍 Learn about the unique migratory phenomenon of "figurine makers"
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Research family history for descendants of Coreglia inhabitants
🎨 See historical artifacts, including 18th-century kittens and Cavour's funerary mask

Tips

🗣️ Museum keeper speaks good English
📅 Workshop available upon reservation to assist in figurine creation

Cost

💰 Full ticket €2.00, reduced €1.00.

Hours

🕒 October-May: Weekdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM; June-September: Weekdays 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Sat/Holidays 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

🅿️ Parking

Near the church or opposite Bar Roma.

♿ Services

Audio guide in Italian, English, French.

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