A museum for wood turning art

The production of turned wood items is still today a peculiarity of the Strona Valley handicraft. Near Novara (Lombardy), in the small town of Pettenasco, in the mid-19^th century five mills, driven by the waters of a ditch coming from the Pescone brook, were converted into wood turning factories.
The Wood turning arts museum is now located in one of these factories. In its rooms, several turned items are exhibited, including pieces from the early 20^th century and more recent objects. A fascinating section has been created from the old handicraft laboratory, where you can still see the original tools and equipment for wood turning.