Museo scuola Odin-Bertot
Small mountain schoolroom from the early 20th century in the Odin hamlet of Angrogna, bearing witness to schooling in the Waldensian valleys.
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About the museum
The museum occupies the old school of the Odin hamlet, in the municipality of Angrogna, in the Waldensian valleys of Piedmont. The single classroom has been preserved as it was at the beginning of the 20th century: low ceiling, limewashed walls, wooden benches and a large central stove fed with firewood brought by the pupils themselves.
The display cases hold registers, exercise books, wall charts for learning pronunciation and a Bible, often the only book present both at school and at home, as well as material in French. The decorations include a portrait of Charles Beckwith and an oleograph of Jesus blessing the children, chosen after the Concordat of 1929 in place of the crucifix in Waldensian schools.
The museum tells the story of education in the Alpine valleys and of the cultural and spiritual identity of the Waldensian community. It is part of the Sistema museale eco-storico delle Valli valdesi, run by the Fondazione Centro Culturale Valdese.
Highlights
- Mountain classroom preserved as it was in the early 20th century
- Central wood-burning stove and original benches
- Registers, exercise books and wall charts
- Portrait of Charles Beckwith
Permanent exhibition
- Aula scolastica di montagna – Early 20th-century classroom with benches, wood-burning stove, registers, exercise books and a Bible.
- Operated by
- Fondazione Centro Culturale Valdese
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,500
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission by voluntary donation.
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
Access for people with reduced mobility is described as difficult.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By train or bus as far as Torre Pellice, then by the municipal bus to Angrogna; the service is more frequent during the school year.
By car
Parking available
Parking at the locality of Serre or along the road near the Odin hamlet; buses up to 12 metres long can stop at Serre.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours on request; public services take place by appointment. |
