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The Museum hosts the 10th National AICI Conference: digital innovation, artificial intelligence and democratic memory

The National Museum of Risorgimento The Italian Cultural Institute of Turin is pleased to host the 10th National Conference of the AICI (Association of Italian Cultural Institutions) on Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th, 2026. The conference, titled "Italy is Culture. Thirty Years of History of the Institutes: Points of Arrival and New Challenges," is organized in collaboration with the […]
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910 October 2026
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“Piero Gobetti and the University of Turin: Traces of the Education of a 'Silent Hero'”,

On the occasion of the centenary of the death of Piero Gobetti (Turin, June 19, 1901 – Paris, February 16, 1926), the University of Turin hosts the exhibition “Piero Gobetti and the University of Turin: Traces of the Formation of a 'Silent Hero',” a documentary journey that explores the relationship between the young intellectual from Turin and the University, his […]
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8 October18 December 2026
Mnri Metropolitan City Protocol

A new collaboration for culture in the area

The National Museum of Risorgimento Italiano and the Metropolitan City of Turin have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop and implement new cultural initiatives and activities. The agreement paves the way for collaboration on various fronts: educational and training programs, historical and scientific dissemination, exhibitions and projects, cultural participation and social inclusion, with particular attention […]
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The Museum's online ticket office is here!

From today, visit the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian is even simpler, more immediate, and more accessible. Thanks to the new partnership with MidaTicket, the Museum ticket office is now online, allowing you to plan your visit in seconds and without waiting. Walking through the halls of Palazzo Carignano means taking a unique journey through the places and […]
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A museum to be together

From the heart of the Museum to the heart of the community: a project dedicated to children, families, and the power of culture as a shared experience. Since fall 2024, the Museum has been collaborating on the "Museums for UGI Project," born from the heart and experience of the Italian Parents' Union against Childhood Cancer and the Casa UGI education team.
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When Cavour he wrote the present

Italy's cultural heritage is enriched with new traces that broaden our understanding of history. The National Museum of Risorgimento The Italian University of Turin has officially welcomed a donation of eight autographed letters from Camillo Benso di Cavour and a letter from his father relating to his family and political background, dated between 1837 and 1860. […]
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Preserving Time: The Restoration Reopens the Album of a Nineteenth-Century Voice

The National Museum of Risorgimento Italiano presented the restoration of Olimpia Savio's Album, a precious testimony to the cultural and relational milieu of nineteenth-century Italy. The project, carried out by restorer Valerio Capra, restored legibility and conservation stability to a fragile and extraordinary work: a complex collection of letters, autographs, sonnets, drawings, and memoirs collected by Olimpia Savio […]
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The flag-bearing hood again exposed after the restoration

The flag-bearing casket was once again put on public display following the completion of a major restoration project that allowed it to be fully restored to the museum's permanent collection. The presentation took place in the presence of patron Marziano Marzano, President Luisa Papotti, and Director Alessandro Bollo, who explained the work's significance in […]

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The Museum during the Holidays – Opening Calendar

The Museum will be open daily from December 26th to January 6th, including Mondays, December 29th and January 5th, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (last admission at 5:00 pm). Closed on December 24th and 25th. Special opening hours: Wednesday, January 1st, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm (last admission at 6:00 pm). Guided tours: daily from December 26th […]
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26 December 2025 6 January 2026
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At the Museum, a concert by Italian Piano

On December 14, 2025, the National Museum of Risorgimento Italiano hosts a concert from the first edition of Piano Italiano, a three-year project conceived and organized by the Mendelssohn Association. Born with the aim of promoting an extraordinarily rich musical heritage, Piano Italiano offers a comprehensive journey through Italian piano music from its historical roots to […]
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14 December 2025
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Visit the Subalpine Parliament Hall in VR!

Following the big day last November, and at the request of visitors, on December 11th, all visitors to the Museum will be able to enjoy a special virtual reality experience. At the end of the tour, in the Sala Plebisciti, it will be possible to explore the Chamber of the Subalpine Parliament in VR and test their skills with a […]
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11 December 2025
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A night at the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian

The National Museum of Risorgimento Italiano, in collaboration with Club Silencio, will host a special evening dedicated to history, culture, and music in the evocative Palazzo Carignano. At 19:15 p.m., director Alessandro Bollo will lead the public on a special guided tour of the temporary exhibition "Briganti! Stories and images from Risorgimento to date”, the first exhibition […]
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56 December 2025
Installation “Glasses of Cavour” by Claudio Bertolo under the arcades of the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian at Palazzo Carignano, Piazza side Carlo AlbertoThe work will be on display from October 28th and can be visited freely.

The “Glasses of Cavour” at the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian

From 28 October the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian hosts a special installation: the “Glasses of Cavour”, an artistic and symbolic work created by the artist Claudio Bertolo, commissioned by the La Collina di Napoleone Association of San Sebastiano Po. The initiative is part of a broader cultural and landscape enhancement project, with the aim of revitalizing the historic hill of San […]
Paulo Nazareth, Banderas Rotas (2014). Video installation with CRT monitors and industrial pallet platforms set up at the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian, Turin, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation. The work documents the artist's nine-month journey through the Americas and reflects on borders, identity, and colonial memory.

The Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Museum & Foundation: art in dialogue

The National Museum of Risorgimento Italian hosts Banderas Rotas (2010) by Paulo Nazareth, a Brazilian artist among the most significant voices on the contemporary scene. The work is presented as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation, which for the occasion renews its commitment to dialogue with Turin's cultural institutions through a […]
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28 October2th November 2025
L. Norfini, Vittorio Emanuele II and the Zouaves at Palestro (31 May 1859). Oil on canvas, 1863, R0079470. Battle scene of the Risorgimento  with  Vittorio Emanuele II on horseback among the Piedmontese Zouaves, National Museum of Risorgimento Italian, Turin.

Scipio's Helmet – Guided Tours in Uniform

On the occasion of the celebrations of the Day of National Unity and the Armed Forces, the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian, in collaboration with Arma VirumQue, is organizing a themed guided tour "Scpio's Helmet." Soldiers, Bands, and Armed Forces in the Long Nineteenth Century. The tour will cover the entire time span of the museum's exhibits: from the Ancien Régime to the Great War. In […]
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89th November 2025
Brigands at the Mnri Cinema

PUBLIC PROGRAM | “BRIGANTI E…BEYOND” – Film Festival

On the occasion of the exhibition Briganti. Images and Stories from Risorgimento as of today (23 October 2025 – 29 March 2026), the National Museum of Risorgimento and the National Cinema Museum are offering a series of screenings dedicated to these figures, real or imagined, who, from Italian banditry, extend to the international scene. A cinematic journey that explores, across different eras and cultures, […]
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5 December 2025
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Turin Spirituality 2025 at the Museum

The National Museum of Risorgimento Italian hosts some events from the new edition of Torino Spiritualità, the festival conceived and organized by the Fondazione Circolo dei lettori, which for twenty years has offered a privileged space for reflection, dialogue, and soul-searching. From October 18 to 19, 2025, the Aula della Camera of Palazzo Carignano will host philosophers, theologians, writers, artists […]
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18-19 October
Giacomo. A Dramatic Art Intervention in a Political Context

The Museum for the Turin Hills Festival 30

The National Museum of Risorgimento Italiano is participating in the 30th edition of the Festival delle Colline Torinesi – Torino Creazione Contemporanea, a historic theater festival directed by Sergio Ariotti and Isabella Lagattolla and organized by TPE – Teatro Astra. This special edition celebrates thirty years of research and stage experimentation, with seven premieres, four productions, 16 shows, and 26 […]
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23 October 2025
Dracula Marathon - October 31, 2025 - National Museum of Risorgimento Italian - Readers' Circle - Mondadori Foundation

Reading marathon | “Dracula” by Bram Stoker

10 hours of reading, over 40 readers, 2 hours of great cinema. Another great literary classic comes to life in the streets of Turin: Dracula, Bram Stoker's masterpiece, is the protagonist of a free public marathon that combines reading, historical reflection, and cinematic viewing. Journalists, writers, actors, and leading figures from the cultural scene […]
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31 October 2025
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Palazzo Carignano never seen before

Special guided tours on the occasion of the European Heritage Days, promoted by the Ministry of Culture and dedicated this year to the theme "Architecture: the art of building."
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27 and 28 September 2025