Museo Storico Militare «Vidotto»
Private military history museum in Jesolo, with uniforms, a large armoury and Cold War vehicles in the garden.
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About the museum
The Museo Storico Militare “Vidotto” was born in Jesolo from the passion for military history of Franco Vidotto, a former bersagliere of the 8th regiment, discharged in 1969. After many years of collecting memorabilia, in 2014 he decided to open the collection to the public by establishing the museum.
The collection occupies a three-floor building, with themed rooms devoted to the history of the Italian and foreign armed forces and police: rare uniforms, period documents and other material from the 20th century onwards.
An important part is the armoury, which brings together the light weapons used by most armies over the last 150 years, from the Italian Model 91 rifle to the Garand, as well as the machine guns of the First World War. In the adjoining garden are displayed Second World War artillery pieces, Cold War armoured vehicles and an Italian Army helicopter. Visitors can also walk along a reconstructed First World War trench.
Highlights
- Themed rooms on three floors with uniforms and documents of the armed forces
- Armoury with light weapons from the last 150 years
- M60 and M113 Cold War armoured vehicles and an A109 helicopter in the garden
- Second World War artillery
- Reconstructed First World War trench
Permanent exhibitions
- Sale tematiche e armeria – Uniforms, period documents and a vast collection of light weapons used by the armies of many countries over the last 150 years.
- Mezzi nel giardino – Cold War armoured vehicles, an Italian Army helicopter, Second World War artillery and a reconstructed trench.
- Founded
- 2014
- Operated by
- Franco Vidotto
- Director
- Franco Vidotto
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €12 |
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| Reduced | €10Children aged 5 to 13 and serving members of the Italian armed forces and police (with ID card) |
| Children & teens | €10free up to age 5 · Free admission up to 5 years; reduced ticket for ages 5 to 13. |
| Families | €32Family ticket 2+1 (2 adults and 1 child) €32; 2+2 (2 adults and 2 children) €40. |
| Family ticket 2+1 | €322 adults and 1 child. |
| Family ticket 2+2 | €402 adults and 2 children. |
Standard ticket for adults and young people over 14.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- 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 museum is partly accessible to wheelchair users (ground floor and outdoor area). Dogs are allowed.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Outside the season, visits must be booked at least two days in advance. |
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