ExpoRisorgimento

About the museum

ExpoRisorgimento, short for “Esposizione museale risorgimentale della città di Novara e del suo territorio”, was set up in the early 2000s on the initiative of the Associazione Amici del Parco della Battaglia, in cooperation with the City of Novara and with the support of the ATL Novara (local tourist board). Because of its position, Novara was at the centre of the events that led to Italian unification: from the uprisings of 1821 to the arrival of Lombard patriots after 1848, from the battle of 23 March 1849 to the campaign of 1859.

A first space opened in the Convitto “Carlo Alberto” in December 2011, at the end of the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of unification, and was enlarged in 2014; since June 2018 the exhibition has been housed in Novara Castle. More than 800 objects relating to the Novara area are on show, from the Savoyard conquest of Novara (1734) to the breach of Porta Pia (1870), covering the uprisings of 1821, the battle of 1849, the Crimean campaign (1855) and the Wars of Independence.

Among the most interesting pieces are the flag of the Guardia Nazionale di Novara from 1848, Cavour's death mask, relics from the battlefield of the Bicocca, equipment, weapons and uniforms of soldiers, documents, posters, period photographs and prints, including the collection of Franco Guerra. The exhibition has an educational approach and allows visitors to pick up some objects to understand their weight and how they worked. It is run by the association with the voluntary work of its members.

Highlights

• More than 800 objects on the Risorgimento in the Novara area
• Flag of the Guardia Nazionale di Novara (1848)
• Death mask of Cavour
• Relics from the battle of the Bicocca (1849)
• Objects visitors can handle

Permanent exhibition

• ExpoRisorgimento – More than 800 objects, documents and prints on the Risorgimento in Novara and its area, from 1734 to 1870.

Operated by

Associazione Amici del Parco della Battaglia

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission with a voluntary donation: the exhibition is sustained by visitors' donations and the voluntary work of its members.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations

The exhibition is designed for everyone, especially young people, and lets visitors touch some objects.

Getting there & parking

The exhibition is in Novara Castle, Piazza Martiri della Libertà.

Amenities & dining

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