Overview
Make your own way to the Museum of Parmesan Cheese (Museo del Parmigiano-Reggiano) in Parma before your allocated entrance time and use your skip-the-line ticket to head straight to the front of the queue.
Once inside, spend as long as you like exploring the museum’s fascinating exhibitions, which chronicle the history of Parmesan, Italy’s iconic cheese. Discover the different regions in which the cheese is made, watch the traditional production and maturation process, and learn how it became one of Italy’s most famous exports.
Finally, learn about the many use for Parmesan and sample a selection of different parmesan cheeses (cheese tasting is included in your ticket).
Before you leave, be sure to stop by the Museum Shop, where you can purchase tasting kits and unique parmesan memorabilia, or stop for coffee at the museum café (own expense).
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- Mobile ticket
What's included
Food tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
The ticket that you will use at the entry point of the attraction will be emailed to you separately
What to expect
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Museo del Parmigiano Reggiano
The museum is located just outside the city of Parma. Parmigiano-Reggiano (also known as Parmesan cheese) is a typical product of Made in Italy. It is a hard granular cheese with a long and natural maturation. It’s a highly concentrated cheese and contains only 30% water and 70% nutrients. Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced exclusively in the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena and parts of the provinces of Mantua and Bologna, on the plains, hills and mountains enclosed between the rivers Po and Reno.
The material displayed at the museum was collected from all 5 provinces where Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced. The objects on display can be placed in a time frame between the second half of the XIX century and the first half of the XX century. All objects necessary for the transformation of milk are present in the oldest part of the building, whereas in the newer part of the building are those elements of the production process which do not involve transformation.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- The museum has adopted a variety of rules in order to limit the possibility of contagions: - Limitation of entrances and exit - Social distancing in places like restourants, shops, and public places inside the museum - Use of signs to enforce the physical distance of at least 1 meter - Dispenser are available in several areas of the museums for hand sanitization - Daily cleaning of rooms, work stations and public places inside the museum are ensured - The staff at the museum could measure you body heat by the use of a thermometer
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about The Parmigiano Reggiano - Parmesan Cheese Museum
Can I cancel The Parmigiano Reggiano - Parmesan Cheese Museum for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
What's included?
- Food tasting
What's not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Weekend in Italy
