Museo Longarone Vajont – Attimi di Storia

About the museum

The Museo Longarone Vajont – Attimi di Storia commemorates the disaster of the night of 9 October 1963, regarded as the most serious catastrophe in Italy since the Second World War, and pays tribute to the 1,910 victims and to the survivors who found the strength to start again. It is located at Piazza Gonzaga in Longarone, in the locality of Pirago, and the museum is run by the Pro Loco di Longarone.

The route, which develops over four sections and two rooms, follows a chronological order and combines historical images, artefacts, testimonies and films. The sections tell of Longarone before 9 October 1963, the construction of the dam, the tragedy with the destruction of the valley and the first rescue operations at dawn on 10 October, and finally the reconstruction and the memory of the town. The section on the tragedy also includes accounts by survivors and the coverage of the event by Italian and foreign newspapers.

Along the route, some QR codes allow visitors to listen to an audio guide. The museum also offers a travelling exhibition and points out places linked to memory: the bell tower of Pirago, the cemetery of Fortogna, the church of Longarone and the Vajont dam.

Key themes

• Four sections in chronological order, from life before 1963 to the reconstruction
• Photographs, artefacts, testimonies and films on the night of 9 October 1963
• Audio guide via QR codes along the route
• Route to places of memory: Pirago bell tower, Fortogna cemetery, dam

Permanent exhibition

• Longarone Vajont – Attimi di Storia – Chronological route in four sections: Longarone before 1963, the construction of the dam, the tragedy, and the reconstruction and memory.

Operated by

Pro Loco di Longarone

Visitors per year

approx. 5,500

Admission & discounts

Groups of more than 20 people visiting on their own must arrange admission in advance by writing to info@prolocolongarone.it.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The website lists accessibility for visitors with disabilities among its services, without further details.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The website indicates a coach parking area; no information is provided for cars.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Bookshop and tourist information point.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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