Museo Etnografico della Val Varatella

The Museo Etnografico della Val Varatella is located in the historic Palazzo dei Conti D'Aste. This museum is managed by the Municipality of Toirano, situated in the province of Savona. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of the region.

Exhibits at the Museum

The museum showcases a variety of objects and tools that were used in the past for artisanal, agricultural, and domestic activities. These artifacts provide a glimpse into the daily life and practices in Toirano, in the Val Varatella, and generally in the western Liguria region.

Organization of the Museum

The museum is divided into eighteen sections, each dedicated to a different aspect of the region's history and culture. The ethnographic and historical sections, through the display of ancient artifacts, illustrate the cultivation of olives, vines, wheat, and other agricultural activities such as haymaking and threshing with animals or hydraulic methods.