Museo della Grande Guerra a Passo Fedaia
Private museum at Passo Fedaia with about 700 relics of the First World War recovered from the Marmolada glacier.
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About the museum
The private Grande Guerra museum at Passo Fedaia holds about 700 relics of the First World War recovered from the Marmolada glacier, where the retreat of the ice continues to yield material in good condition. The collection was assembled by the De Bernardin family of Rocca Pietore; Andrea De Bernardin has looked after it since 2004.
The rooms, set up in 1997, are inside the Rifugio Alla Seggiovia, overlooking the Fedaia artificial lake. Among the objects on display are sewing kits, identity discs, surgical scalpels, machine guns, a field telephone, a working Erika typewriter, a trench periscope and a large display of headgear; there is also a drill used to dig tunnels and shelters in the “Città di Ghiaccio” (Ice City), as well as period photographs.
The visit includes the screening of historical films and a specialised bookshop with hundreds of publications, some of them edited by De Bernardin himself. The owner is often present and happily tells the story of the relics. The museum belongs to the Rete Trentino Grande Guerra (Trentino Great War network) and is situated at the start of the routes that lead up to the glacier.
Highlights
- About 700 relics recovered from the Marmolada glacier
- Drill used in the “Città di Ghiaccio”
- Field telephone, machine guns and trench periscope
- Historical films and a specialised bookshop on the Great War
Permanent exhibition
- Reperti della Grande Guerra dalla Marmolada – About 700 objects from the Marmolada front, with historical films and a specialised bookshop.
- Founded
- 1997
- Operated by
- Famiglia De Bernardin (museo privato)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4Children aged 6 to 12, people over 70 and groups of more than 20 people |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 5 · Free admission for the youngest children, under 6. |
| Groups (21+ people) | €4 per personFor groups of more than 20 people. |
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 provincial listing indicates access for people with disabilities, without further details.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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Tourist portals describe the museum as suitable for families.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Passo Fedaia – Rifugio Castiglioni Marmolada
Trentino Trasporti bus with a stop at Passo Fedaia, in front of the Rifugio Castiglioni Marmolada, from June to September.
By car
Parking available
Parking reserved for visitors.
The museum is about 13 km by road from Canazei, or about 9 km from Malga Ciapèla.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Specialised bookshop with publications, gifts, videos and DVDs. The museum is inside the Rifugio Alla Seggiovia.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | The visit includes period films; the owner is often present to explain the relics. |
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