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Messina: Puppet Museum Guided Tour

By Empeeria
Free cancellation available
Price is S$13 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 45m
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Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the world of Sicilian puppetry with a guided tour
  • Discover the prestigious Gargano collection with over 250 puppets
  • Explore the evolution of this theatrical form from the 19th century
  • Admire painted sets, posters, props, manuscripts, and period theatres
  • Learn about the cultural roots of Sicily through art and storytelling

Activity location

    • Messina
    • Messina, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via Oratorio S. Francesco, 98122 Messina ME, Italia | The customer have to reach the Puppets Museum "Rosario Gargano"
    • Messina, Sicilia, Italy

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Messina: Puppet Museum Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 45 minutes45m
    45m
  • Italian
Language options: Italian
Price details
S$13.43 x 2 AdultsS$26.86
Total
Price is S$26.86
Until Mon, 4 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of the Puppet Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to the Gargano collection
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Viewing of historical and contemporary puppets
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to painted sets, posters, props, manuscripts and period theatres
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to the museum
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Anything not provided in "Includes"

What you can expect

Discover the magic of the Puppet Opera with a guided tour of the Puppet Museum, in the heart of Sicilian tradition. This fascinating tour will take you on a discovery of an ancient art, recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity, capable of telling epic stories and values deeply rooted in local culture.

Admire the prestigious Gargano collection, the museum holds more than 250 puppets including historical and contemporary specimens, along with painted sets, posters, props, manuscripts and period theatres.

Each element contributes to recreating the evocative atmosphere of the “Opra,” offering an authentic look at the evolution of this theatrical form from the 19th century to the present day.

An immersive and exciting experience that combines art, craftsmanship and storytelling, ideal for those who wish to learn about the cultural roots of Sicily. Be transported on a unique journey through history and tradition, where each puppet tells a fragment of collective identity and memory.

Location

Activity location

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    • Messina
    • Messina, Sicilia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via Oratorio S. Francesco, 98122 Messina ME, Italia | The customer have to reach the Puppets Museum "Rosario Gargano"
    • Messina, Sicilia, Italy