The Amalfi Paper Museum is housed in an old paper mill that dates back to the 13th century.

This unique facility offers its visitors the magic of going back in time and directly experiencing ancient papermaking techniques during guided tours in Italian, English, German, French and Spanish.

You will be able to admire the centuries-old machinery used in the production of paper by hand: the ancient wooden hammers that, driven by a water wheel, beat and shredded the linen, cotton and hemp rags previously collected in the mighty stone stacks; the Dutch machine installed in the paper mill museum on Nov. 18, 1745; the 18th-century presses used to remove excess water from the sheets; and the paper machine in the round.

All of these papermaking machines have been restored and made functional, and are operated during the visit with the force and power of the waters of the Canneto stream to let you relive the excitement of creating a sheet of Amalfi’s prized handmade paper.

The Museum’s Gift Shop

The Museum’s Gift Shop showcases the entire local production of handmade paper along with writing accessories and many other products that offer visitors the opportunity to purchase unforgettable souvenirs.

The museum consists of:

• The Ticket Office and sales corner
• The canal system and feeder towers
• The 13th-century paper mill
• The hall of the Magistri in arte cartarum
• The library “Nicholas Milan”