MUMA
Museum of the Sea
A unique museum.
A museum where interdisciplinarity allows us to find new methods and solutions to reach the correct relationship between man and the environment.
Positioned, not by chance, in a special location: in the historic stronghold, a church and also a castle.
A site of protection, prayer, and with a stunning view.
In partnership with UNESCO and with the support of the Prada Group
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the museum
Collaborators
Siso Project
Comune di Milazzo
Università degli Studi di Messina
Museo della Fauna UNIME
The Museum of the Sea in Milazzo is possible thanks to the collaboration of SISO Project, the Municipality of Milazzo, and the University of Messina.
Siso project
the sperm whale
MuMa was created to exhibit the skeleton of the sperm whale known as Siso. The tail flukes of this young, ten-meter-long, male were entangled in an illegal drift net in the summer of 2017 in the Aeolian Islands.
Bastione Santa Maria
Castle of Milazzo
The skeleton of the sperm whale Siso was reconstructed inside the “Bastione di Santa Maria” in the ancient Castle of Milazzo, which is a popular tourist attraction.
The sperm whale, suspended by cables, appears to float in the air. The illegal drift net is positioned on its flukes and plastic items, that were found in the whale’s stomach, hang from the skeleton.
The goal of MuMa is to raise awareness: the story of the sperm whale Siso instills a moment of reflection and growth for everyone, young and old.
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The incredible story of Siso, the sperm whale that lived two lives
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LOCATION:
Castello di Milazzo
Via Salita Castello
98057, Milazzo (ME)
