The experience
The Surname Museum was created by Michele Cartusciello, a lover of local traditions and culture. He began to cultivate a passion for Genealogy way back in 1984, when for the first time he entered the municipal archive of his town, Padula, a small village south of the province of Salerno.
The research for the creation of the family tree led him to municipal, parish and state archives.
In April 2012 all the experience accumulated over the years was condensed into the exhibition itinerary of the Surname Museum.
Located on the ground floor of a house from the 1700s, the Museum is in the historic center of Padula. Mainly didactic in nature, it includes a path specifically created to help the visitor take the first steps in genealogical research.
What happens at the museum?
Surname History: An interesting account of the development of surnames, from prehistory to the present day.
Surnames of Italy: Collection of curiosities and anecdotes from the archives we visited.
Library: The Museum collects hundreds of volumes that can be consulted by enthusiasts or scholars.
Genealogy lessons: Suitable for all people who are approaching this world for the first time or who wish to deepen its techniques and knowledge.
Genealogical-Archival Path: An educational tour dedicated to schools and organized groups, where you can visit the civic and religious archives of the City of Padula.
Visit lenght
2 hours
Offer in
italiano
Information/To know
Suitable for Everybody
Wheelchair accessible
Location/The place
Address
Padula, SA, Italia
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Agency
Italea Campania
Schedule and timetable
monday: 3:00 - 8:00 pm tuesday: 9:00 am - 01:00 pm/ 4:30-7:30 pm wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm thursday: 9:00 am - 01:00 pm/4:30-7:30 pm friday: 9:00 am -2:00 pm Saturday, Sunday and holidays: closed reservation required