Cosa porti in tavola? (What are you serving?)

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2026, as part of the program Right to Food - Add a Seat at the Table promoted by the Municipality of Bologna and the Metropolitan City, the Museum of Rural Civilization - Villa Smeraldi Institution presents a weekend of activities for both adults and children dedicated to the themes of the right to food, biodiversity, and the fight against food waste.

Program:

• Saturday 9 May:
  • 10:00 AM - Spazio Cinni 2026 "Little Wonders"
    Active experiences at the Museum, a special event addressing healthy eating and sharing through readings and workshops.
    For children aged 2 to 6 and their families.
    Free admission.
  • 10:00 AM - Culinary Medicine: from waste to sustainability
    Cooking workshop. Together with a chef and a dietitian, we will learn how to enhance and transform into a resource what we usually throw away. Tasting to follow!
    Public event organized by the Complex Organizational Unit of Hygiene, Food and Nutrition of the Bologna Local Health Authority.
    Free admission.

• Sunday 10 May:
  • 11:00 AM - Pomario: from plant to table
    Guided tour of the Pomario, the historic orchard of Villa Smeraldi. Insight into the importance of protecting biodiversity in agriculture and its impact on the agri-food supply chain. Led by Prof. Stefano Tartarini, Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Technologies - Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna.
    Free admission.
  • 3:30 PM - Fresh pasta workshop with zero-waste fillings!
    We will discover how to create tasty fillings for fresh pasta by simply reusing leftovers!
    Organized by Cooperativa Sociale Anima.
    Paid workshop.

Booking is required for individual activities at segreteria.museo@cittametropolitana.bo.it or by calling 3316779664.