Museo storico del Risorgimento

About the museum

The collection began in 1938, during the celebrations of the “Grandi Liguri” (Great Ligurians) organised by the Società Economica together with the municipality: citizens donated or lent documents and memorabilia. In the same year the Società decided to create an exhibition space, curated by the librarian Ugo Oxilia. In 1959 the collection found its permanent home in the Salone Rivarola, on the second floor of the Società Economica building, and continued to grow through donations, purchases, exhibitions and lectures.

Today it comprises about 750 items: weapons, including the sabre of a French senior officer of 1792 and Swiss carbines of the 1851 model; relics such as two Garibaldian red shirts, the medical case of Dr G.B. Prandina and Mazzini’s glass from his exile period in Chiavari; letters from Mazzini, Garibaldi, Cavour, the Bixio brothers and Verdi; telegrams, proclamations, bulletins and newspapers from 1848; portraits, sculptures and lithographs of Risorgimento figures and events.

Highlights

• Garibaldian red shirts and Mazzini memorabilia
• Letters from Mazzini, Garibaldi, Cavour and Verdi
• Weapons and uniforms of the Risorgimento era
• Documents and newspapers from 1848
• Located in the Salone Rivarola of the Società Economica

Permanent exhibition

• Raccolta di Memorie del Risorgimento – About 750 memorabilia, weapons, letters, documents and works of art linked to the Risorgimento and its protagonists.

Founded

1938

Operated by

Società Economica di Chiavari

Visitors per year

approx. 287

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The rooms are in a historic building without a lift (the collection is on the second floor), so there may be limitations for people with reduced mobility; it is advisable to contact the venue in advance. Only guide dogs are admitted.

Kids & families

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