The History of Tobacco in Brusio

Description

MUSEUM OF TOBACCO CULTURE AND PROCESSING In Brusio, land is scarce but fertile, and generations of farmers have been able to work it with foresight. Tobacco is the most emblematic example of this capacity for renewal: for more than 150 years it has ensured the livelihood of many families and helped create a supply chain that has evolved and still lives on thanks to numerous companies active in the agribusiness sector. The goal of the Brusio Tobacco Museum is to preserve the memory of this unique experience in Graubünden. The Misani Tobacco Factory is the last vestige in the valley of tobacco cultivation and processing. The building was built around the mid-19th century and is one of the few examples of the manufacturing industry of the time still preserved in its original state. OPENING HOURS
28 May – 15 October
Thursdays, 1.30 pm – 5.00 pm

Highlights

• Explore the history of tobacco culture
• Visit the last operational tobacco factory in the valley
• Open from May 28 to October 15, Thursdays 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

General Information

The Brusio Tobacco Museum showcases the rich history of tobacco cultivation and processing in the region. It highlights the significance of tobacco in local agribusiness and features the Misani Tobacco Factory, a well-preserved example of 19th-century manufacturing.

Location

Via Cantonale 288, 7743 Brusio, Switzerland

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