A new and welcome addition to the group of the so-called Musei del Cibo (Food Museums): the Museo della Pasta (Pasta Museum) will be inaugurated this weekend in Collecchio, in the province of Parma.
The museum aims to tell the story, culture and gastronomy related to a product that is a symbol of Italian food in the world, pasta. It is located inside the splendid medieval court of Giarola.
The story of pasta in this area of Italy goes back to the 19th century, when food giant Barilla begins its production, making the area a stronghold of pasta production. And with Barilla begins the story of the museum, which also houses some of the objects and machines that tell the story of pasta and of the evolution of the industry associated with it.
For the inauguration, a series of events, including a presentation on Saturday morning and free guided visits on Saturday afternoon and all of Sunday, have been planned.
The museum is located in what is known as the “Food Valley,” an area in the region of Emilia-Romagna where famous products of the Italian culinary tradition, like Parmesan cheese, Parma ham, Salame Felino, culatello, porcini mushrooms of Borgotaro, truffle of Fragno, and many wines, are produced.
The Musei del Cibo include the Museum of Parmigiano-Reggiano, the Museum of Prosciutto, the Museum of Salame Felino and the Museum of Tomato.
The Pasta Museum is located at the Corte di Giarola in Collecchio (Parma).
