MuCE - Museo dei Colli Euganei

The MuCE - Museo dei Colli Euganei is a civic museum located in the Municipality of Galzignano Terme. It provides a comprehensive narrative of the Euganean Hills, a stunning example of a European hilly landscape. The museum showcases how humans have coexisted with the environment and the delicate nature of the Hills from antiquity to the present day.

Structure of the MuCE - Museo dei Colli Euganei

The MuCE - Museo dei Colli Euganei is a dispersed museum, with its exhibits spread across the ancient school building in the village of Galzignano, which now serves as the museum complex's headquarters. The complex also includes a library and an auditorium, providing a venue for conferences and meetings.

Interactive Features of the MuCE - Museo dei Colli Euganei

The museum features panels that serve as a backdrop to the naturalized specimens, creating an immersive experience. It also includes a sound path that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the sounds of the Euganean Hills. Additionally, an olfactory path enables visitors to perceive the changing landscape over time through the evolution of scents.

Historical Sections of the MuCE - Museo dei Colli Euganei

The museum is divided into five different sections, each tracing the history of the Euganean Hills from their origins to the present day. A large map within the museum allows visitors to discover the connections between the Euganean hills and the thermal context of Abano and Montegrotto.