Savona marks Apple's 50th: a year of events at the All About Apple

Savona marks Apple's 50th anniversary

From April 1, 2026, the All About Apple Museum in Savona begins a year-long program of events dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Apple's founding. The museum's collection—unique in Italy for its scope and including fully working historic machines—serves as a starting point to explore computing's influence on daily life, work and culture.

Why visit the All About Apple Museum

The collection originated from materials preserved from the historic Briano shop in Savona and has grown over nearly twenty-five years: vintage computers kept in working order, prototypes, posters, manuals and other Apple-related artefacts. The museum engages with schools, volunteers and researchers to offer educational programs for residents and visitors.

Program for April 1 (opening day)

• 11:30 – Press briefing at the All About Apple Museum (Piazza De André). Presentation of the annual calendar with institutional and curator speeches, followed by a symbolic cake-cutting inspired by the local "April Fools'" tradition.
• 14:30–17:00 – Free Open Day: guided tours of the collection and live demonstrations of historic machines in working condition.
• 17:30–19:00 – Public talk in the Sala Rossa of the Town Hall: the first in a short series on the history of computing, presented in an accessible and engaging format.

Speakers and key figures

• Alessio Ferraro – founder and president of the All About Apple Museum; curator and promoter of the collection.
• Giovanni A. Cignoni – computing historian and university lecturer, author of research on the history of computers and their diffusion.
• Mauro Cuomo – computer scientist and executive coach with international experience in technology companies; he will discuss the link between technological innovation and social change.

Practical information

The opening day is aimed at residents, students and tourists with an interest in the history of technology. The Open Day grants free access to the museum with guided activities; seating for the Town Hall event is limited, so early arrival is recommended. The museum's program will continue throughout the year with exhibitions, talks and workshops for diverse audiences.

Note: the museum works in partnership with the City of Savona and the provincial museum network to promote cultural initiatives on innovation, design and local heritage.