MUSA Museo del sale Cervia is an ethnographic museum about Cervia’s salt-making culture, work and history, housed in the Magazzino del Sale Torre. You can see the tools and traditions behind local salt production, including a traditional boat used to carry salt from the pans to storage.
- Location: Via Nazario Sauro 24, Cervia.
- Summer hours: Open Saturday and Sunday; closed Monday to Friday
- Winter hours: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, 14:30–19:00, from 16 or 17 September to 31 May.
- Admission: Full price €2.00; reduced ticket €1.00 for visitors aged 14–18.
What does MUSA tell visitors about salt?
MUSA explains how salt production shaped Cervia’s work and history. The museum grew from the work of Gruppo Culturale Civiltà Salinara, and its collections bring together documents, tools and photographs connected with the salt workers and the historic salt pans.
Salt-making is also part of Cervia’s food heritage: Cervia salt has been recognised as a Slow Food Presidio since 2004. Among the objects linked to production is the burchiella, a traditional boat that carried salt from the pans to the storage warehouses.
What can you see at the salt museum?
The collections include equipment used in salt production, photographs of salt workers and objects associated with the historic salt pans. Together, these objects show both the work involved and the tools used to move and store the salt.
MUSA also includes Salina Camillone, an outdoor section that is an integral part of the museum. It is the last remaining Cervia salt pan where salt is still produced by hand using the traditional method.
When is MUSA open, and what do tickets cost?
The official museum website lists summer hours from 1 June to 15 September. Winter hours, including public holidays, run from 16 or 17 September to 31 May. Check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Saturday and Sunday: 14:30–19:00
- Monday to Friday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The full-price ticket is €2.00, with a reduced €1.00 ticket for visitors aged 14–18. Admission is free for children under 14 and on the first Sunday of each month. Free admission also applies to disabled visitors, professional tourist guides and interpreters, journalists, ICOM members, and members of Gruppo Culturale Civiltà Salinara.
The museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities. Dogs may enter on a lead no longer than 1.5 metres; a muzzle must be used if requested. Certified assistance dogs are always permitted.
How do you get to MUSA from Milano Marittima?
MUSA is about a 32-minute walk or a 7-minute drive from Hotel Centrale FRONTE MARE. For a look at the accommodation, see the hotel’s three-star rooms.
The museum is at Via Nazario Sauro 24 in Cervia, inside the Magazzino del Sale Torre.
If you’re planning time in Milano Marittima, this practical guide to Milano Marittima covers the area.
What can you pair with a visit to MUSA?
Salina Camillone is the clearest museum-related pairing: it is part of MUSA and offers a view of traditional hand-produced salt. Cervia’s historic centre is also close to the museum, making it a natural addition to a visit focused on the town’s salt heritage.
Torre San Michele is another Cervia landmark to include in a town visit. Its history and visiting details are covered in this guide to Torre San Michele in Cervia.
FAQs
Where is MUSA in Cervia?
MUSA is housed in the Magazzino del Sale Torre at Via Nazario Sauro 24, Cervia.
Is Salina Camillone part of MUSA?
Yes. Salina Camillone is an outdoor section and an integral part of the museum. It is the last remaining Cervia salt pan where salt is still produced by hand using the traditional method.
How much is admission to MUSA?
The full-price ticket costs €2.00 and the reduced ticket for visitors aged 14–18 costs €1.00. Admission is free for children under 14 and on the first Sunday of each month.
Can you bring a dog to MUSA?
Dogs are permitted on a lead no longer than 1.5 metres. A muzzle must be used if requested; certified assistance dogs are always permitted.