On the occasion of the local antique market, the museum will make an extraordinary opening from 10 a.m.to 12 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
In the streets and squares of the city where the market will take place, will be placed yellow signs that will guide you up to the entrance of the museum.
Visit the collections of fossils, minerals and shells.
Calappilia wishes to all visitors an Happy Easter.
Visitors are advised that the museum will remain closed on Easter.
The next day, on the occasion of the local antique market, on Monday April 22 the museum will make an extraordinary opening from 10 to 12, and from 15 to 18.
In the streets and squares of the city where the market will take place, signs will be placed that will guide interested people up to the entrance of the museum.
For information go to the info page and contacts.
On the occasion of the local antique market, the museum will make a special opening at 10 a.m.-12 a.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
In the streets and squares of the city where the market will take place, signs will be placed that will guide interested person up to the entrance of the museum.
On the occasion of the local antique market, Sunday October 7 the museum will be open at 10 a.m.-12 a.m. and 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
In the streets and squares of the city where the market will take place, signs will be placed that will guide you up to the entrance of the museum.
In agreement with the municipal administration of Ovada, the association Calappilia, proposes again Museando in primavera. 15 years of museum. Events to remember and rediscover our museum, a series of activities dedicated to the fascinating world of natural sciences that include conferences, workshops for children, and temporary exhibitions. The fourth event is scheduled for Saturday, June 9 at 2.30 pm with the geo-paleontological excursion Four steps in company led by the geologist Paolo Pastorino to be held in Malvicino – Loc. Gelati where it will be possible to discover the most ancient history of this territory and observe interesting outcrops of fossil corals.
Meeting Point at the Maini Museum at 2.15pm.
Departure, with own cars, at 14:30. Arrival expected at Malvicino at 15:30. Expected return: 18.00.
The excursion will last an hour and a half.
We recommend the use of hiking clothes and shoes. Medium difficulty.
Participation is free with reservations required by calling the number: 340 2748989.
In case of bad weather we will evaluate the postponement of the excursion to another date.
Saturday, May 19, the Museum joins the European Night of Museums. ONE NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: THE TERRITORY, THE STORY AND FLAVOURS, extraordinary night opening, from 8 p.m. to midnight, with wine tasting.
You can visit the Museum in a new guise, discovering the extraordinary collections of fossils and minerals during one of the most important nights because it is dedicated to the flavors of the territory.
In the light of the Moon, you will not fail to be fascinated by the sparkling of the quartz or the stories told by our fossils, accompanied by a good tasting of local wines.
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 May the stand of the museum will participate in the 16th Genoa Mineral Show – Fair dedicated to the world of minerals, shells and fossils that will be held in Genoa at the Porto Antico's Magazzini del cotone. Admission is free with 9.30 a.m.- 7.00 p.m.
At the museum stand it will be possible to see some minerals coming from the museum and take part in the educational workshops.