HIAB Heritage In A Box
Museum | Morano Sul Po | Piemonte | Italy
The HIAB Heritage In A Box is an interpretation center for the cement industry and the ethnographic mining museum of Coniolo. It is located in Morano sul Po, a municipality in the province of Alessandria, Piedmont. The center was established by the association "Il Cemento nell'Identità del Monferrato Casalese" and provides a comprehensive insight into the history and development of the cement industry as well as the mining history of the region.
Architecture and facilities
The HIAB is housed in a historical building that once served as a workshop for the cement factory. The premises have been carefully restored and adapted for museum use. The exhibition spaces are modernly designed and offer interactive displays that provide visitors with a deep understanding of the industrial and ethnographic history.
Collections and exhibitions
The exhibitions at HIAB are divided into two main areas:
Cement industry: This area is dedicated to the history of cement production in Monferrato Casalese. Historical machines, tools, and documents are presented, illustrating the industry's development from its beginnings to the present.
Ethnographic mining museum of Coniolo: Here, artifacts and exhibits are displayed that document the lives and work of miners in the region. The collection includes tools, photographs, and personal items that offer insight into the miners' everyday lives.
Educational and cultural offerings
The HIAB is actively involved in educational work and offers various programs for schools and the general public. This includes workshops, temporary exhibitions, and events that keep the industrial and ethnographic heritage of the region alive and accessible to a wide audience.
Overall, the HIAB Heritage In A Box represents a significant cultural treasure of the region and invites visitors to discover the history and development of the cement industry as well as the lives of miners in Monferrato Casalese.
