MuGA – Museo Garibaldino

About the museum

The museum was built in 1905 to a design by the architect Giulio De Angelis, to house in a dedicated building the Garibaldian relics of the combatants of the 1867 campaign for the liberation of the Agro Romano (Roman countryside), in particular of the battle of Mentana on 3 November 1867.

Many objects were donated by the volunteers who had fought with Garibaldi; others were found by local farmers, such as bayonets, parts of weapons and bullets. The collection comprises about 534 items, arranged in three main groups: weapons, textiles and medals. A paper section includes medal diplomas, honours and Garibaldian certificates, letters from prisoners and photographs.

In 2017 the museum was renovated with a new visit route and a multimedia wing, where an account of the battle, with sound and light, accompanies visitors. A short distance away are the Parco della Rimembranza and the Ara-Ossario, which commemorates the fallen volunteers.

Key themes

• Weapons, textiles and medals from the 1867 campaign
• Diplomas, honours and Garibaldian letters
• Multimedia route on the battle of Mentana
• 1905 building by Giulio De Angelis
• Proximity of the Ara-Ossario in the Parco della Rimembranza

Founded

1905

Operated by

Comune di Mentana

Visitors per year

approx. 1,500

Admission & discounts

Combined ticket with the Museo civico archeologico (MuCaM): €5; free admission for residents.

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