Poltrona Frau Museum

OPENING HOURS:

Tuesday–Friday: 2 PM – 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Closed on Monday and Sunday

Mission

Guard, preserve, communicate and enhance the testimonies of the company. The Museum contributes to the creation of a collective historical memory of Italian design and craftsmanship, as well as to increase the perception of corporate culture.

Vision

Become a point of reference for the study, the research in the field of high-end furniture design and to have an active role in the dissemination of socio-cultural evolution and of progresses in the company's business and industrial history.

Some interesting facts about the Museum

POLTRONA FRAU MUSEUM, TOLENTINO

The colors of the brand welcome you in the company path.

THE LIGHTWELL

The Vanity Fair icon welcomes you in a timeless space.

THE WORDS OF POLTRONA FRAU

Material and color. A digital journey through materials, tools and working techniques.

THE INTELLIGENCE IN OUR HANDS

Suggestive films for working phases described as a succession of ancient and careful gestures.

THE HISTORICAL JOURNEY

History and culture in the exhibition itinerary designed by Michele De Lucchi.

THE HISTORY

Through graphics, images and archival documents during the 100 years of Poltrona Frau.

THE CUSTOM INTERIORS DIVISION TALE

A journey through the biggest theaters and auditoriums in the world.

THE IN MOTION DIVISION TALE

How to imagine traveling in the best comfort ever.

THE LEATHERSHIP^®

Materials of excellence for Poltrona Frau.

READING ROOM

A collection of architecture and design books is available for the public.

Museum activities

CREATIVE FAMILIES

It is a creative workshop for families. It aims to raise awareness about craftsmanship and the value of raw materials. Parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, will be able to visit the Poltrona Frau Museum together and at the end of the journey work creatively together for the creation of an object that they can take home as a souvenir of the day spent together.

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LOGBOOK. YOUNG REPORTERS AT THE POLTRONA FRAU MUSEUM

Museum Education Workshops 10-13 years. The workshop aims to train and stimulate the critical sense of young visitors, who will be able to subjectively select the most interesting and emotional parts of the visit by creating their own storytelling in a logbook that will remain as a memory of the day.

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THAT'S HOW I'LL TELL YOU THE MUSEUM!

Museum Education Workshops 14-18 years. The laboratory aims to deepen the excursus on advertising of the 1900s and to convey the value of good corporate communication. After a focus on the graphics exhibited in the collection starting from the tower of the years 10-20 up to the last of the 2000s, the students will be divided into groups of 4/5 members. Each group will have to design an advertising campaign that they will be able to share in their official social media channels. The best idea will be rewarded for being used in the company's communication channels.

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LEATHER IN COLOURS

Museum Education Workshops 6-10 years. The 'Leather in colours' workshop is dedicated to primary schools and aims to involve children in a creative process to understand the activities necessary for the development of a project. Through the realization of their idea they can establish a first connection with the unknown world of design. The designed activity is based on an emotional, expressive and tactile approach.

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News & Events

2025

Poltrona Frau Museum opens its doors for the Design Weekend

On the occasion of the Design Weekend in Tolentino, Poltrona Frau opened the doors of its Museum to guests, offering them an exclusive visit. Conceived as an experimental first edition, the event aimed to lay the foundations for a future, larger-scale version featuring exhibitions, installations, and conferences dedicated to design and creativity.

OCTOBER, 2025

2025

17th National Lancia Thema Gathering – Marche Region

The Poltrona Frau Museum served as the starting point for the Lancia Thema gathering. Participants had the opportunity to admire the Lancia Thema seats, developed by Poltrona Frau in 1986, and to appreciate the ingenuity and craftsmanship that the brand has infused into its iconic designs.

SEPTEMBER, 2025

2025

Poltrona Frau reopens its doors to students from the Florence Institute of Design

Poltrona Frau and the Florence Institute of Design International renewed their collaboration with a visit to the Poltrona Frau Museum in October 2024. The museum welcomed international students, promoting knowledge of the brand and of Italian design.

JUNE, 2025

2025

Design in Motion at the Poltrona Frau Museum

As part of the Grand Tour of Museums 2025 and the Night of Museums, the Poltrona Frau Museum in Tolentino hosted “Design in Motion,” an event combining dance, art, and corporate culture. The choreographic performance, created in collaboration with the Liceo Coreutico of Tolentino, reinterpreted Poltrona Frau’s iconic design forms through dance.

MAY, 2025

2025

FAI Spring Days

The Poltrona Frau Museum opened its doors to visitors for a journey through Italian design and craftsmanship, in collaboration with the FAI Delegation of Macerata. Students from the Liceo Filelfo of Tolentino acted as guides, leading the public to discover the history and values of Poltrona Frau, a symbol of artisanal excellence since 1912.

MARCH, 2025

2024

Italian Innovation Program

In 2024, the international Italian Innovation program made a stop at the Poltrona Frau Museum. Students from around the world explored the future of Italian brands through identity, innovation, and corporate culture. Professor Peter Boatwright delivered the lecture “Branding for the Future”, emphasizing the importance of sustainability.

JULY, 2024

2024

Night of Museums

On the occasion of International Museum Day and the European Night of Museums, the Poltrona Frau Museum hosted a series of meetings dedicated to design and luxury. Readings by Compagnia della Rancia and presentations of books such as I luoghi del design, Il teatro del lusso, and Slow enlivened the evening, offering reflections on the relationship between culture, museums, and contemporary society.

MAY, 2024

2024

The Poltrona Frau Museum as a Hub for a New Network to Promote the Marche Region

The Poltrona Frau Museum hosted a meeting between the associations Paesaggio dell’Eccellenza and Visit Industry Marche, welcoming tourist guides from across the region. The initiative marked the first step toward a future collaboration aimed at promoting the Marche region and its cultural and manufacturing excellence.

APRIL, 2024

2024

“Paesaggio dell’Eccellenza” Assembly

During the annual assembly held at the Poltrona Frau Museum in Tolentino, the activities planned for 2024 were presented. The meeting highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to local development, innovation, and support for new generations, unveiling a series of ambitious projects that reaffirm its strategic vision.

FEBRUARY, 2024

2023

The Poltrona Frau Museum lands on Google Arts & Culture with Museimpresa

The Poltrona Frau Museum has joined the Museimpresa page on Google Arts & Culture — a project that brings together over 2,000 images from 33 Italian corporate museums and archives. The initiative aims to make corporate culture accessible to everyone, from anywhere, at any time, and through any device.

NOVEMBER, 2023

2023

Ferrari Gran Turismo

Poltrona Frau hosted the Ferrari Gran Turismo event in its spaces. The gathering celebrated the excellence of Italian design and craftsmanship, bringing together two icons of Made in Italy united by artisanal skill, innovation, and attention to detail.

MARCH, 2023

2022

Poltrona Frau Family Day

Poltrona Frau celebrated its “100+10” anniversary by opening the doors of its Tolentino headquarters for a special day dedicated to all employees and their families.

OCTOBER, 2022

2022

“Adopt a School” Project

Poltrona Frau collaborated with the “Renzo Frau” Institute in Sarnano for the Adopt a School project, training students on sustainability and upcycling. The students’ works were later exhibited at the Poltrona Frau Museum.

APRIL, 2022

2022

Ducati and Poltrona Frau together for the new XDiavel Nera

Ducati and Poltrona Frau combined Italian craftsmanship and design in the new XDiavel Nera, a limited edition of 500 units. The motorcycle, featuring a “Black on Black” livery and a customized Pelle Frau® seat, was presented through a photo shoot inside the Poltrona Frau Museum.

FEBRUARY, 2022

2020

Ambrosetti Talk – De Lucchi – EARTH STATION

The European House – Ambrosetti hosted a conversation with architect Michele De Lucchi (AMDL CIRCLE), held at the Poltrona Frau Museum. The event brought together managers from central Italy to reflect on the future of workspaces and on the role of design in enhancing everyday experiences.

SEPTEMBER, 2020

2020

Archiviamente Aperti

The Poltrona Frau Museum took part in Archiviamente Aperti, an initiative organized by ANAI Marche, exploring the role of historical archival documents as tools to enhance and revive the company’s history — transforming memory into a contemporary narrative of design and business culture.

JUNE, 2020

2019

“Brick in Color. Creating with Leather”

During the Tolentino Brick Art event, the Poltrona Frau Museum hosted the educational workshop “Brick in Color. Creating with Leather”, designed to engage children aged 6 to 10 in a creative and sensory experience.

OCTOBER, 2019

2019

Poliarte Visit

The visit of Poliarte students to the Poltrona Frau Museum became a journey into the heart of Italian design — a place where tradition and research meet to shape the excellence of the future.

OCTOBER, 2019

2019

A Night at the Museum… in Musical!

The Poltrona Frau Museum transformed into a unique stage for an evening that combined design and music in a new, experimental space. The Compagnia della Rancia, the renowned theatre company from Tolentino, performed the most iconic songs from a century of musicals in a show created exclusively for the museum.

MAY, 2019

2018

The Poltrona Frau Museum presents “Teens for Teens”

On the occasion of the Business Culture Week, the Poltrona Frau Museum launched the “Teens for Teens” workshop series, offering a program of meetings dedicated to high school students.

NOVEMBER, 2018

2018

Museo Amico

On June 6, 2018, the Poltrona Frau Museum took part in the “Museo Amico” project promoted by the Municipality of Tolentino, presenting the educational workshop “Leather in Color”. The activity, designed for students of the IPSIA “Renzo Frau,” involved 40 boys and girls in an immersive, multisensory journey to discover design through touch, creativity, and craftsmanship.

JUNE, 2018

2018

Poltrona Frau Museum for the Night of Museums 2018

On the occasion of the International Museum Day, the Poltrona Frau Museum presented “La Parola in Poltrona”, curated by Cesare Catà. The philosopher and performer guided three groups of 20 participants through a five-stage journey, narrating the cultural and historical evolution of the brand and the artistic and artisanal significance of its models — through literature, historical events, and social phenomena.

MAY, 2018

2018

Tour Guides Convention

In 2018, the Poltrona Frau Museum hosted the Tour Guides Convention, an opportunity for exchange and discussion focused on sharing experiences, presenting the museum’s activities, and defining new opportunities for collaboration within the region.

MAY, 2018

2017

Museimpresa Seminar at the Poltrona Frau Museum

The Poltrona Frau Museum hosted the Museimpresa seminar, aimed at analyzing innovative models for engaging with museum heritage, exploring new frontiers in museum education, and defining the role of corporate museums within this evolving landscape.

SEPTEMBER, 2017

2017

50+! Exhibition

The Poltrona Frau Museum hosted the “50+!” exhibition, dedicated to the objects that tell the story of Made in Italy — pieces that have shaped the customs, history, economy, and lifestyle of Italian society.

FEBRUARY, 2017

2016

“Leather in Color” at the Poltrona Frau Museum

The “Leather in Color” workshop was inaugurated at the Poltrona Frau Museum, a new initiative dedicated to children and families. The project offered a rich calendar of activities that engaged participants in creative experiences within the museum spaces, inviting them to experiment with discarded materials — particularly leather, the signature element of Poltrona Frau’s artisanal craftsmanship.

JANUARY, 2016

2013

Design and Education: Meeting with Parsons School

In collaboration with the Parsons School of Design, the Poltrona Frau Museum organized a workshop dedicated to exploring the creative and production processes that define the brand. Students had the opportunity to engage with materials, techniques, and ideas, experimenting with a design approach rooted in research, quality, and innovation.

JULY, 2013

2013

Meeting with the Association for Industrial Design

The Poltrona Frau Museum had the pleasure of welcoming members of the Associazione per il Disegno Industriale (ADI), offering them a guided experience through the history, values, and craftsmanship that embody the brand’s excellence.

JUNE, 2013

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OPENING HOURS

Tuesday - Friday = 2PM - 6PM

Saturday = 9AM - 5PM

Monday and Sunday closed

For any inquiries regarding visits outside of regular opening hours, the Poltrona Frau Museum team can be reached via email at [email protected].

GUIDED TOURS

Guided tour only by reservation via e-mail or telephone at least 48 hours in advance.

ADDRESS

Via Cristoforo Colombo, 5 - 62029 Tolentino (MC)

SERVICES

Free entry and free audioguide
Parking
Reading room
Free Wi-fi
Accessibility
Educational

CONTACTS

+39 0733 909 447
[email protected]

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Mission

Vision

Some interesting facts about the Museum

Museum activities

LOGBOOK. YOUNG REPORTERS AT THE POLTRONA FRAU MUSEUM

THAT'S HOW I'LL TELL YOU THE MUSEUM!

News & Events

Poltrona Frau Museum opens its doors for the Design Weekend

17th National Lancia Thema Gathering – Marche Region

Poltrona Frau reopens its doors to students from the Florence Institute of Design

Design in Motion at the Poltrona Frau Museum

FAI Spring Days

Italian Innovation Program

Night of Museums

The Poltrona Frau Museum as a Hub for a New Network to Promote the Marche Region

“Paesaggio dell’Eccellenza” Assembly

The Poltrona Frau Museum lands on Google Arts & Culture with Museimpresa

Ferrari Gran Turismo

Poltrona Frau Family Day

“Adopt a School” Project

Ducati and Poltrona Frau together for the new XDiavel Nera

Ambrosetti Talk – De Lucchi – EARTH STATION

Archiviamente Aperti

“Brick in Color. Creating with Leather”

Poliarte Visit

A Night at the Museum… in Musical!

The Poltrona Frau Museum presents “Teens for Teens”

Museo Amico

Poltrona Frau Museum for the Night of Museums 2018

Tour Guides Convention

Museimpresa Seminar at the Poltrona Frau Museum

50+! Exhibition

“Leather in Color” at the Poltrona Frau Museum

Design and Education: Meeting with Parsons School

Meeting with the Association for Industrial Design

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