The Saxophone Museum in Fiumicino is being renewed thanks to an important maintenance project

Last updated on June 26, 2024 by Elisabetta Cina

The Municipality of Fiumicino gave the green light to the budget change to finance the important extraordinary maintenance intervention, plant adaptation and improvement of the accessibility of the Saxophone Museum.

An ambitious project to enhance cultural heritage

L’Administration of Fiumicino was awarded the tender, obtaining a positive result which marks a significant success. L’councilor for public works, Giovanna Onorati, expressed satisfaction with the start of the project, the result of a long commitment during the first year of his mandate. This initiative not only aims to improve the accessibility and use of Saxophone Museumbut also to enhance the cultural heritage of the city.

Investments and financing for restoration

The necessary intervention, which amounts to €236,590.00, was included in thePublic notice for the valorisation of cultural places in Lazio. This notice allowed the submission of funding requests for various types of interventions, including extraordinary maintenance, improvements for accessibility for people with disabilities and the installation of safety systems. There Lazio region approved the ranking of projects, including the restoration of the Saxophone Museum with a contribution of €189,272.00, corresponding to 80% of the total. The remaining 20%, equal to €47,318.00, will be covered by municipal funds.

The Saxophone Museum is therefore preparing to welcome visits in a renewed and safer context, offering visitors an improved and accessible cultural experience. The project, which will be evaluated in the next City Council of June 28, 2024represents a significant step towards the valorisation and promotion of the artistic and cultural heritage of Fiumicino.

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Municipality of Fiumicino: This is the local government of the municipality of Fiumicino, located in the metropolitan city of Rome Capital, in Lazio, Italy. Responsible for the management and administration of the municipal territory, including services, infrastructure and cultural activities.

– Saxophone Museum: This is a museum dedicated to the saxophone, a wind musical instrument invented by the Belgian Adolphe Sax in 1846. The museum offers an educational experience on the history and evolution of the saxophone, with permanent and temporary exhibitions, musical events and interactive activities.
– Administration of Fiumicino: Represents the administrative body responsible for managing the public affairs of the municipality of Fiumicino. The mayor and councilors constitute the municipal executive which deals with political and administrative decisions at the local level.
– Councilor for Public Works Giovanna Onorati: Giovanna Onorati is the councilor for public works of the Municipality of Fiumicino. As a member of the municipal administration, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating activities related to the maintenance and improvement of public infrastructure.
– Lazio region: It is one of the twenty administrative regions of Italy. The Lazio Region has expertise in areas such as education, health, transport, environment and culture. Approves funding and programs for regional development and the promotion of local culture.
– Public notice for the valorisation of cultural places in Lazio: This is an initiative of the Lazio Region aimed at promoting the valorisation and recovery of cultural heritage present in the regional territory. Through this notice, restoration and enhancement projects are selected, with public funding to support targeted interventions.
The restoration and valorization project of the Saxophone Museum in Fiumicino represents a significant commitment to improve the accessibility and use of an important cultural place, thus contributing to the promotion of the city’s artistic heritage and offering an enriched experience to visitors.