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Mnri Under the Porticoes

Under the arcades of the Risorgimento

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18 June20 September 2026
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What is history for?

Advice for the present, preserved over time. The new immersive campaign from the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian. There are moments, as we wander distractedly under the arcades of Via Po, when the city ceases to be a mere backdrop. Between the reflection of a screen and the hurried pace toward an appointment, a question arises […]
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128 July 2026
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Opera in a Few Words – Tosca

Sunday 19 July at 11:30 am, the National Museum of the Risorgimento Italian hosts Opera in a few words, an event of the 2026 Artistic Season of the Contrametric Ensemble Soloists, included in the program “Sotto i Portici del Risorgimento!“. Opera in Poche Parole was born with the aim of introducing new audiences to classical music and opera, offering a […]
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19 July 2026
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On the trail of freedom

As part of the program “Under the arcades of the Risorgimento"Liberi Tutti" returns on August 15th, a theatrical tour in collaboration with the Teatro & Società Association that transforms the museum into an adventure between history and imagination. What happens when history meets theater? What if, among the museum's halls, someone suddenly appears on the run […]
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15 August 2026
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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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Voices Reappear: Composers Beyond Silence – MITO for the City 2026

Friday 11 September at 17.30 pm, the Codes Room of the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian hosts a new event of MITO per la Città 2026, a parallel event of the MITO SettembreMusica Festival promoted by the City of Turin and the Fondazione per la Cultura. For the "Musica al femminile" event, the concert features a program entirely dedicated to […]
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11 September 2026
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Cover Game – Turin Ballet Theatre

On September 22nd at 6pm, the Balletto Teatro di Torino brings dance to the spaces of the National Museum of the Risorgimento Italian with “Gioco di Corpi”, a site-specific performance included in the BTT_moves Season and within the programme “Sotto i Portici del Risorgimento!”. Designed to establish a lively dialogue between historical heritage and […]
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22 September 2026
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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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Mnri Cpg Banner Hero

What is history for?

Advice for the present, preserved over time. The new immersive campaign from the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian. There are moments, as we wander distractedly under the arcades of Via Po, when the city ceases to be a mere backdrop. Between the reflection of a screen and the hurried pace toward an appointment, a question arises […]
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128 July 2026
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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 […]
Evt Gift Letters Cavour 1906172

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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Challenge the great masters… Under the Portici!

First stage of the program “Under the Portici of Risorgimento”: Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 14:30 pm to 17:30 pm, the National Museum of Risorgimento The Italian summer calendar kicks off with a chess event in collaboration with the Turin Chess Society. Event details: What awaits you under the arcades Whether you're an experienced player, capable of calculating variations […]
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18th June 2026
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Notice to the public – Thursday, June 25

On Thursday, June 25, the Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with last admission at 2:30 p.m. and closing at 3:30 p.m. Access to the Chamber of the Italian Parliament will be limited throughout the day. The exhibition "At Play. Art and Play from Risorgimento as of today” will be regularly open to visitors with an entrance ticket.
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25th June 2026
Close-up of three people leaning over an open album. Luisa Papotti, in the center, carefully turns a page.

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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Culture and Civic Engagement

The Memorandum of Understanding between the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian and the Italian Red Cross – Turin Committee ODV. The signing took place in the presence of the Museum's President, Luisa Papotti, and the President of the Turin Red Cross. Michele Furci. An agreement that opens a shared path dedicated to […]
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European Museum Night: opening hours and €1 admission

On the occasion of the European Night of Museums, the National Museum of Risorgimento The Italian Museum will be open exceptionally from 18:00 PM to 20:30 PM. Last admission is at 19:45 PM. During this time slot, admission will be €1 per person, including Museum Pass and Torino+Piemonte Card holders. In line with […]
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23 May 2026
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Two important works on loan are returning to the Museum

In recent weeks, the National Museum of Risorgimento Italian saw the return of two important works after a period on loan to major cultural institutions in the country. 📍 “Vittorio Emanuele II and the Zouaves. Victory of Palestro” by Luigi Norfini participated in the exhibition “The King's Painter. Luigi Norfini in Italy of the Risorgimento”, promoted […]
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OFF 2026 Salon at the Museum

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817 May 2026
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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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Three days to explore the culture of perfume

From 24 to 26 April 2026, the National Museum of Risorgimento Italiano welcomes Diffusioni Olfattive, a cultural event conceived by KAON, dedicated to scent as a form of knowledge, memory, and storytelling. Three days of cultural immersion, including lectures, meetings, and exhibitions in the Chamber of the Italian Chamber. All lectures are free, but reservations are required. Alongside […]
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24April 26, 2026