Museum of the Agricultural-Woodlands-Sheep Farming Culture and Traditions & Arts – Municipality of Albi

Location: Italy – Calabria – Albi (Catanzaro)
Contracting Authority: Ente Parco Nazionale della Sila
Financing: public
Inauguration Date: 2010

Description:
Museum dedicated to the promotion of the territory silane, the arts and local traditions.

Intervention Objective:
The Museum of the Agrosilvopastorale Civilization, of Arts and Traditions is one of the Sila’s National Park cultural expressions, which arose thanks to the will of Ente Parco della Sila  along with Museum of olive oil and peasant civilization of Zagarise (Catanzaro) and Museum of craftwork from Sila and of soil conservation  of Longobucco (Cosenza).

The museum was established on the basis of a complex project sponsored by the Park of Sila, which aims to:

• to strengthen the knowledge of the territory of Sila Piccola, of its tangible and intangible culture and then the local cultural identity;
•  promote the area as a destination for tourists and culture, nature and sports, with particular reference to the segment of interested visitors to protected areas;
• to enhance the link between the historical and cultural heritage, ecological-environmental, food and wine.

The designers have interpreted this need and have translated it into an exhibition rich in themes of reflections that stimulate knowledge through the use of modern and engaging language. The museum project has used a system consisting of dioramas, artistic reconstructions of micro- environmental , interactive multimedia applications , photographic blow-ups, video screenings, educational workshop and screening room, indoor space and outdoor area for tasting and preparation for the visit.

A significant part of the work done in this project was the anthropological research, the study of popular traditions handed down from the memory of the older population, studies on the fauna and flora of Sila .

The biggest challenge was the awareness and involvement of the local population , the collection of objects belonging to the families of the land, their restoration and creation of a rich collection of everyday items that have accompanied the life in homes, in fields, in country houses, many of which are now in disuse .

The tour  is accessible to everyone thanks to the availability of smart phones to learn more of the issues with audio, images and text.

A large outdoor area with tables, umbrellas and native plants, welcomes visitors and allows moments of rest and outdoor workshops .

Finally a guest house features rooms with beds wardrobes and bathrooms offers the possibility to stay in the heart of Sila.

Syremont Activity:

• adaptation of the systems and the construction of new premises for the intended use;
• Visual identity of the Sila’s eco -museum
• anthropological research – the study of the flora and fauna Sila – interviews – video and photo campaign
• museological project
•  awareness of the local population and their involvement in the project
• organization of a campaign of collecting items that have been selected, restored and cataloged for the ultimate collection
• museological project (for micro-environmental dioramas, display cases, large photographic panels, multimedia applications, video production in the area)
• fit out the turnkey and maintenance for five years.