Museum of the Risorgimento
Museum of the Risorgimento, History museum at Palazzo Moriggia, Milan, Italy
Description
The Museum of the Risorgimento housed in Palazzo Moriggia contains about 15 exhibition rooms displaying objects, documents, and artworks spanning the years 1796 to 1870. The collections range from military uniforms to flags, paintings, and manuscripts that record this historical period.
History
The museum was founded in 1886 and first moved through several locations before settling in Palazzo Moriggia, a building designed in 1775 by Giuseppe Piermarini. World War II forced it to relocate its collections temporarily, with the current installation established in 1951.
Culture
The name recalls Italian unification, a moment central to how the nation sees itself. Within these rooms, flags, clothing, and personal objects show how people of that era expressed their connection to the new country taking shape.
Practical
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays and major holidays, giving visitors a regular schedule to plan visits. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the exhibition rooms span multiple floors and require climbing stairs throughout the tour.
Did you know?
Among the museum's treasures is Napoleon's coronation cloak, a rare garment directly connected to the French occupation of Italy. This piece reveals the political tensions and influences that shaped Italian history during this critical moment.
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