Museo della Carta di Mele is a paper-making museum and workshop in a former paper mill in Acquasanta, listed here for Lake Garda. A guided visit introduces the craft through restored machinery and a detailed exhibition, with explanations suited to adults and children. You can also make a sheet of paper from pulp and take it home. Before leaving, browse the shop for handmade paper goods in different formats. The museum is open on Sundays from 11 am to noon, and booking tickets in advance is recommended.
A former paper mill
The museum occupies a former paper mill in Acquasanta. Its setting preserves details of the building’s earlier use, and restored machinery helps explain how paper was made. The exhibition covers the craft in depth, with equipment and explanations that make the process accessible to visitors with different levels of familiarity.
A guide can demonstrate the paper-making process and explain the machinery. The visit is suitable for families and school groups, and the explanations can engage both children and adults.
Make a sheet of paper
The workshop is a hands-on part of the visit. You can make a sheet from pulp and take it home, while learning about the materials and stages involved. The activity gives children a practical way to connect the exhibition to the finished paper.
After the tour, the museum shop has handcrafted paper products in a range of formats. Paper goods can also be customized for occasions such as weddings, including invitations, menus and place cards.
Preguntas frecuentes
Can you make paper at Museo della Carta di Mele?
Yes. Visitors can make a sheet of paper from pulp and take it home.
Is the museum suitable for children?
Yes. Guided visits and the paper-making activity are suitable for families, including children.
When is Museo della Carta di Mele open?
The listed opening time is Sunday from 11 am to noon. Check before travelling, as no other opening times are listed.
Is advance booking recommended?
Yes. Booking tickets in advance is recommended.
