Museo delle Cere

The Museo delle Cere is a wax museum located in the City of San Marino, San Marino. Inaugurated in 1966, it holds the distinction of being the first private museum established in the country. The institution presents tableaux of historical figures and events, focusing primarily on the history and customs of San Marino and the Romagna region of Italy.

The museum was founded in 1966. Its establishment marked a significant development in the cultural landscape of San Marino, as it introduced the concept of a privately owned and operated museum to the small republic for the first time.

The collection encompasses forty scenes and one hundred wax figures. These dioramas are set within period environments and feature historical costumes to illustrate the ancient customs and history of San Marino and Romagna, alongside significant historical events. Additionally, a distinct section of the museum is dedicated to melodrama, while another portion exhibits instruments of torture.

Among the one hundred wax figures represented in the museum's tableaux are prominent historical and cultural figures. Notable individuals include Napoleon, Abraham Lincoln, Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Passator Cortese, Saint Marinus, and Saint Leo.

The Museo delle Cere is situated in the City of San Marino. As a private institution, it operates independently of state museum networks. Further details regarding access and current exhibitions are available through its official website.