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Museo delle Macchine Agricole Orsi: A Tribute to Agricultural Innovation

Explore the evolution of farming at Museo delle Macchine Agricole Orsi in Tortona, showcasing vintage tractors and agricultural machinery.

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The Museo delle Macchine Agricole Orsi in Tortona celebrates the history of agricultural machinery. It showcases the Orsi company's contributions from the early 1900s to the late 1950s, including tractors, threshers, and combine harvesters.

A brief summary to Museo delle Macchine Agricole Orsi

  • Monday 3 pm-6 pm
  • Tuesday 3 pm-6 pm
  • Wednesday 3 pm-6 pm
  • Thursday 3 pm-6 pm
  • Friday 3 pm-6 pm
  • Saturday 3 pm-6 pm

Local tips

  • Visit in the afternoon, as the museum is typically open during these hours.
  • Check the official website or call ahead to confirm opening hours and any special events.
  • Consider booking your visit in advance, especially if you are visiting with a group.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Museo delle Macchine Agricole Orsi is located on Via Emilia, 446. If you are in central Tortona, walking is a viable option. From Piazza Duomo, head east on Via Emilia; the museum will be on your right. The walk is approximately 2.5 km and should take about 30 minutes.

  • Public Transport

    From the Tortona railway station, you can take a local bus towards the museum. Check local bus schedules for the most up-to-date timings and routes. A single ticket should cost around €1-€3. The bus will drop you off near Via Emilia, from where you can walk a short distance to the museum.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are available in Tortona. A taxi ride from the Tortona city center to the museum will cost approximately $10.5 USD. You can find taxis near the train station or book one through a local taxi service.

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The Museo delle Macchine Agricole Orsi, located in Tortona, Italy, is a tribute to Roberto Giuseppe Orsi and the legacy of agricultural innovation in the region. Situated in the former workshop of the Orsi Pietro e Figlio company on Via Emilia, the museum was established through the efforts of the Association of Orsi ex-workers, with support from the Tortona Council and the European Union. The museum's collection features a variety of agricultural vehicles and machinery produced by the Orsi company. Among the exhibits is the first 'hot head' Orsi tractor from 1927, a unique piece developed from the thesis project of Luigi Orsi, Roberto's father, at the Polytechnic of Turin. In total, the museum displays around 22 agricultural vehicles, including tractors, threshers, balers, and combine harvesters, illustrating the company's production from its early days in the 1900s to the end of the 1950s. The museum also provides historical context with displays of enlarged historical images and informational panels. These exhibits detail the Orsi family, the Orsi Pietro & Figlio company, the socio-economic environment of Tortona between the 19th and 20th centuries, and the agricultural machinery industry in Tortona. The displays also cover topics such as soil cultivation, plows, steam-powered machines, hot-head tractors, harvesting, and threshing.

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