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Aboca Museum

Palazzo Bourbon del Monte | Via Niccolo' Aggiunti 75, 52037 Sansepolcro, Italy
0039 0575 733589
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
Type: Museums
Owner description: Aboca Museum, the original and the only Herb Museum, has rediscovered the history of the millenary relationship between Man and Herbs and is passing...... more » Owner description: Aboca Museum, the original and the only Herb Museum, has rediscovered the history of the millenary relationship between Man and Herbs and is passing it down to future generations. The museum explores the ancient tradition of Medicinal Herbs through historic sources such as herbariums, pharmaceutical botanical books, ancient mortars, ceramics and glassware.Tickets and opening timesTicket pricesFull: €8 Groups (minimum 5 persons): €6 Reduced (10-14 years, over 65s, students): €4 Free of charge: children under 10 years of age accompanied by parents or a guide Summer opening hours: 1 April - 30 September (every day) Morning: 10.00-13.00 / Afternoon: 15.00-19.00 Winter opening hours: 1 October - 31 March (closed Monday, 25-26 December and 1 January) Morning: 10.00-13.00 / Afternoon: 14.30-18.00 « less
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Truro
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

This is a very small museum but I liked it because they have large bowls of herbs that you can run your fingers through, making it very tactile. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011
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I was given an excellent brochure in English which served as a guide throughout the rooms. Everything is well marked and explained. The detail from the herbs and their portrayal in oriental carpets to the rooms where actual dried herbs are displayed and the glass ware used etc was very impressive, it is not overwhelming, a truly enjoyable and informative... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2011
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