National Museum of Pasta

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National Museum of Pasta

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Via Flaminia, 141, 00196 Roma RM, Italy

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Rome’s National Pasta Museum celebrates pasta’s rich history, from ancient tools to evolving production techniques, all in one savory spot.  

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Via Flaminia, 141, 00196 Roma RM, Italy Get directions

fondazionevincenzoagnesi.it

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Via Flaminia, 141, 00196 Roma RM, Italy Get directions

+39 06 699 1119
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"It makes perfect sense that the world’s only pasta museum is located in none other than Rome, Italy–the Italians have perfected the art of flour, water and salt. Established in 1993 with the help of the Vincenzo Agnesi Foundation, the Museo Nazionale della Pasta Alimentari is presently closed and used to be located at the Piazza Scanderbeg. It is the first and only structure of its kind to entirely dedicate itself to pasta: its history, evolution, production, and of course, consumption.  Old machinery harkens back to the early days when pasta was first brought over to Italy from China, alongside traditional implements such as rolling pins and sieves. Milestones in pasta manufacture such as the kneading machine and the revolutionary invention of drying techniques show a far more complicated history than expected.  Early photographs show Neapolitan scenes of eager pasta consumers stuffing their faces, and pasta drying out in the streets. Academics studying pasta often use the museum’s dedicated library of ancient and modern texts on the culinary evolution of pasta and the techniques used in its production. With its carefully curated exhibits and tantalizing displays, the National Pasta Museum is probably one you’ll want to save for after you’ve had a big lunch." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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林Yojimbo

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The man at the security office said it was permanently closed. They should update the website to let the tourists know. Apparently only the locals are aware that it is closed.

Amy Brown

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Perhaps one star isn’t fair, as the website says its undergoing renovations. I found out about it via Atlas Obscura, which didn’t have any info about its closure. It isn’t hard to get to, but I was mighty ticked when I arrived and there was no sign at all. It’s supposedly inside the Bella Arte building. Someone reviewed it a week ago, so either I am not a good searcher or they are lying about something quite silly. Prove me wrong! I did ask someone who worked in the building and they pointed just to the left of the entrance, where there was no sign, nothing. Take the #2 tram to Flaminia. At your peril! Just kidding. It’s really close to the west edge of Villa Borghese Park, and 2 stops from the Da Vinci exhibit, which is next to Popolo Church (lots of cool funerary art, and free).

sara

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Hopefully you’ll read the reviews before you go as this is not the museum of pasta this is an office building. Super confusing for foreigners

Kayla Dzier

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I found this online. Couldnt get in or figure it out. Waste to brand itself as a museum but not have a public enterance

Hanna Grannis

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This isn't the museum. It's the office.

Claudio Torbinio

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Yummy!

Gica Mihalache

Google
Super

Noam Masselin-Maheu

Google
On aurai aimer savoir que c'etait fermé avant de cherché le musée pendants 30 minutes sous le soleil qui tape. Et de basé notre après midi sur cette visite.