The teaching Museum Laboratory of Ancient Books is
housed inside the gardens of the Villa d’Este in two
buildings in the area opposite the Fontana
dell'Ovato.
The museum is the international home of seminars,
conferences, and teaching activities related to the
study, conservation, restoration and
technical/scientific reconstruction of ancient books
on both papyrus and printed paper, with written text
and also various pictorial techniques.
The institution is unique and known throughout the
world. It takes us on a journey through memory, to
the discovery of the history, secrets, and technology
of the “myth book” of ancient Tibur, reconstructing
and transcribing in its own laboratory not only
documents of the region but also ancient books for
clients including museums and universities in Italy
and abroad.
The Museum of the Book is open every day the Villa
D’Este is open. The hours are 9,00-13,00.
