Museo Napoleonico «G.A. Antonelli»
Museum in Arcole with prints, paintings, proclamations and documents on the Napoleonic epic and the battle of the Arcole bridge in 1796.
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About the museum
The Museo Napoleonico “G.A. Antonelli” was founded in 1984 and, with original objects and period prints, tells the story of the Napoleonic epic and the main moments in the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. The collection and related activities are recognised locally as being of inter-municipal interest.
The museum is based in Arcole because Napoleon won an important battle here. An Italian unit also took part in the clash: the mounted chasseurs (cacciatori a cavallo) of the Lombard Legion, whose vertical green, white and red banner later became the Italian national flag. Near the bridge over the Alpone stands the obelisk Napoleon had erected to commemorate the victory, the only surviving monument among those he commissioned in Italy; the museum also holds documentation about it.
The collection includes paintings, prints, copper and steel engravings, lithographs and aquatints, posters and proclamations, bulletins of the Grande Armée and period documents. The museum attracts school groups and enthusiasts of modern history and is run with the help of volunteers.
Highlights
- Paintings, prints and engravings of the Napoleonic era
- Proclamations and bulletins of the Grande Armée
- Documentation on the Napoleonic obelisk at Arcole
- Account of the battle of Arcole and the origins of the tricolour
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione napoleonica – Paintings, prints, engravings, lithographs, posters, proclamations and bulletins of the Grande Armée on the Napoleonic epic and the battle of Arcole.
- Founded
- 1984
- Visitors per year
- approx. 691
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Reduced | €2Children and young people aged 6 to 18 |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Free admission for under-6s. |
| Seniors | €3Reduced ticket of €3 for over-65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and their companions. |
Adults aged 18 to 65: €4; over-65s: €3; young people aged 6 to 18: €2; free for under-6s, for people with disabilities and for their companions.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
According to the website, the museum is equipped for access by people with disabilities.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum is in Arcole, in the Est Veronese area, not far from the bridge over the Alpone and the Napoleonic obelisk. Tourist information: Ufficio IAT Est Verona (tel. +39 045 693 9887).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups and school classes are available by reservation, to be requested at least 72 hours in advance with confirmation from the museum. Outside opening hours, contact the Comune di Arcole (secretariat office – tourism and culture, tel. +39 045 763 9611). |
