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What is the wheel?

The wheel is a circular disk capable of rotating around an axis that passes through its center (axle) that has a fundamental role in the history of vehicles.
The most basic version of the wheel was obtained by cutting large trunks into circular sections, which were subsequently perfected through debarking, adjusting the circumference and drilling a central hole. This type of wheel had a considerable weight and the evolution towards a lighter solution led to the creation of the spoked wheel, characterized by the presence of linear elements (spokes) that extend radially from the center of the wheel (hub) to the external circumference.

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3, Natale Albisetti Street
CP 633
CH - 6855 Stabio

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Opening days and times:
WED 1.30pm - 5.30pm

SA and SU 10:00 - 12:00 and 13:30 - 17:30

 

Closed on official holidays of the Canton of Ticino, closed for special events ( click here ).

Summer closure from June 30th to September 2nd inclusive.

Winter closure from December 19th to January 14th inclusive.

Entrance tickets:

Entrance to the Museum is free for everyone.

 

Accessibility:

The Museum is equipped with a lift (length 140 cm, door width 90 cm, internal width 110) and an access ramp and is accessible to people with mobility difficulties.

 

Guided tours and openings outside of opening hours :

By reservation only, writing to: museo@stabio.ch
Click here to read all the information about guided tours.

 

Rates (maximum 25 students/people):

- kindergartens (30 - 45 min.): 130 CHF
- elementary, middle and third cycle schools (1h - 2h): 150 CHF

- groups: 180 CHF

 

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graphic design: Monica Rusconi

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