MuMA - Museo delle risorse ambientali e culturali legate al mare

MuMA, the Museum of Environmental and Cultural Resources of the Sea, opened in 2021 inside Termoli's Swabian Castle. The municipal museum interprets the coast of Molise through digital displays, marine and archaeological material, and the city's relationship with the Adriatic.

Why it matters

Termoli's identity is closely tied to the sea and its fishing economy. MuMA was created by the municipality to present the environmental and cultural history of the Molise coast, placing contemporary coastal life within the setting of a medieval fortress.

What to notice

The museum's multimedia displays trace the coast through virtual and augmented reality. A holographic case presents archaeological finds from the Regnoli collection, donated to the municipality. A permanent video-mapping installation in the castle's central hall evokes the underwater world of the Adriatic.

Context and history

The Castello Svevo underwent restoration in 2021 before the museum opened in its rooms that November. MuMA brings together two strands of Termoli's heritage: the fishing and coastal culture of the region and archaeological material from the local area. Its setting adds a contemporary museum layer to one of the city's oldest monuments.