Museum of Plaster Figurines

The Museum of Plaster Figurines in Coreglia Antelminelli displays over 700 plaster reproductions spanning from ancient sculptures to early twentieth-century art pieces. The collection shows the full range of this reproduction craft with exceptional handmade quality.

From the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries, the town housed roughly 30 factories producing plaster figurines for European markets. This period established Coreglia Antelminelli as one of Europe's leading centers for plaster reproduction craft.

Local craftspeople known as figurinai shaped detailed plaster reproductions of mythological and religious figures through generations. This craft tradition deeply influenced community life and made the town a center for this specialized art form.

The collections are arranged in thematic rooms that make it easy to explore different artistic periods and styles. Plan to spend enough time examining the details of individual pieces and reading the accompanying information.

Many of the craftspeople traveled across Europe selling their miniature statues, spreading this craft throughout the continent. These traveling artisans and their products left lasting traces in collections and homes across Europe.