Museo Fisogni, Industry museum in Tradate, Italy.
Museo Fisogni in Tradate is an industry museum housing over 180 fuel dispensers spanning from 1892 to 2001. The collection shows how petrol pumps evolved in design and function across different eras of automotive history.
The museum was established in 1966 by Guido Fisogni, who developed a passion for vintage pumps while working in the gas station industry. His personal collection started with a single Italian pump from the 1920s and grew into one of the world's largest of its kind.
The collection reflects how Italian industrial design shaped everyday objects at gas stations. These pumps show the connection between Italian craftsmanship and the rise of automotive culture in the country.
The museum sits near Milan and Malpensa Airport with parking available for around 35 vehicles. Advance booking for guided tours is necessary to see the full collection with detailed explanations.
The museum received Guinness World Records certification in 2000 for holding the world's largest collection of petrol pumps and related items. This recognition highlights the significance of the collection as a unique record of industrial history.
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