Museo della Bilancia

Museo della Bilancia is a technology museum in Campogalliano that focuses on the history of weighing instruments and houses over 200 historical scales plus around 650 related objects. The exhibition traces the technical development of these devices across centuries, from hand-forged steelyard designs to modern industrial versions used in shops and factories.

The museum was founded in 1989 and gained status as the national documentation center for weighing instruments in 1991, reflecting the region's long manufacturing tradition that began in the 1860s. This recognition highlights how the area maintained its expertise in producing precision measurement devices across generations.

The collection features scales and weights that people used in their daily work and commerce across different eras. You can observe how craftspeople and manufacturers shaped these tools, from simple designs to ornate brass-decorated pieces meant for shop counters.

The museum is accessible on weekends and holidays without advance notice, but weekday visits require you to arrange this ahead of time. It helps to check availability beforehand if you are traveling from far away or planning your trip carefully.

A special section lets visitors experience what their weight would be under simulated gravity conditions on the Moon and Jupiter. This interactive station in the Labyrinth of Phenomena connects everyday weighing with cosmic physics in a hands-on way.

Location: Campogalliano

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Phone: +39059527133

Email: infomuseo@museodellabilancia.it

Website: http://museodellabilancia.it

GPS coordinates: 44.69104,10.83976

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43