Museo civico "Domenico Dal Lago"
Civic museum of Valdagno in Palazzo Festari with sections on the geology, palaeontology and archaeology of the Agno Valley.
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About the museum
The museum grew out of a collection of fossils and minerals gathered by Domenico Dal Lago between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the help of the scholar Giovanni Meneguzzo. In 1928 Dal Lago gave it to the Comune di Valdagno (municipality of Valdagno), which first housed it in the “A. Manzoni” primary school.
After several moves the museum was inaugurated in 1995 at Villa Valle, and since 1999 it has been housed in Palazzo Festari, in Corso Italia. In 2002 a section with finds from the castle of Valdagno was added, and in 2006 the archaeological section was expanded with material from sites in the upper Agno Valley.
The route comprises three sections: geology and palaeontology, with 26 display cases illustrating the geological evolution of the valley, and archaeology, with finds from the Mesolithic to the Middle Ages from sites among the Lessini Mountains and the Piccole Dolomiti. Outside are two wooden reproductions of saurians, a stratigraphic pyramid and fossil remains. The museum is part of the network of the Musei dell’Alto Vicentino.
Highlights
- Fossils of the Agno Valley from the Dal Lago collection
- 26 display cases of geology and palaeontology
- Archaeology section from the Mesolithic to the Middle Ages
- Finds from the Valdagno castle
- Outdoor area with saurian reproductions and a stratigraphic pyramid
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- Comune di Valdagno
- Visitors per year
- approx. 3,300
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission according to the museum listings consulted.
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
A museum listing indicates access for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
Educational activities and workshops for schools.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Nearby parking is reported.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours, educational activities and workshops are offered; leaflets, information panels and captions in Italian are available, as well as a library with a documentation centre. |
