Pinocchio Museum Experience Opens in Florence with Immersive Exhibits
On February 22, 2025, Giunti Editore opened the Pinocchio Museum Experience in Florence. Spanning 1,000 square meters, this immersive museum is situated on Via Ricasoli and showcases interactive scenes from Carlo Collodi's story, such as Geppetto's workshop and the whale's belly. The museum features illustrations by Tony Wolf and Teo Lupatelli, with multimedia contributions from studio Trama and backing from Fondazione Nazionale Carlo Collodi. The project is spearheaded by creative director Andre Guidot and president Luca Parenti. Educational offerings include workshops and an interactive map. Celebrating its 142nd anniversary, the book, first released in February 1883, is the second most translated work after the Bible. Tickets are priced at €14 (€10 for children aged 4–17). Meanwhile, Giunti Odeon is showcasing an exhibition by Fabio De Poli.
Key facts
- Pinocchio Museum Experience opened in Florence on February 22, 2025.
- The museum is located on Via Ricasoli and spans 1,000 square meters.
- It features immersive environments based on scenes from Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio.
- Illustrations by Tony Wolf (Antonio Lupatelli) and Teo Lupatelli are used.
- Multimedia development by studio Trama; support from Fondazione Nazionale Carlo Collodi.
- Creative director is Andre Guidot; Luca Parenti is president/CEO of Spazio Ricasoli Srl.
- The book Pinocchio was first published in Florence in February 1883, 142 years ago.
- Collodi drew inspiration from Tuscan locations including Sesto Fiorentino, Peretola, and Castello.
Entities
Artists
- Carlo Collodi
- Carlo Lorenzini
- Tony Wolf
- Antonio Lupatelli
- Teo Lupatelli
- Fabio De Poli
- Enrico Mazzanti
- Andre Guidot
Institutions
- Giunti Editore
- Pinocchio Museum Experience
- Fondazione Nazionale Carlo Collodi
- Spazio Ricasoli Srl
- Giunti Odeon
- studio Trama
- Libreria Editrice Felice Paggi
Locations
- Florence
- Italy
- Via Ricasoli
- Tuscany
- Collodi
- Pescia
- Sesto Fiorentino
- Peretola
- Castello