Tempio Voltiano

Tempio Voltiano is a neoclassical building in Como housing original scientific instruments and devices related to electrical discovery. The collection includes early battery models and experimental apparatus that show how this technology developed over time.

The museum was founded in 1928 to mark the centennial of a scientist's death and became part of Como's civic museum network. Its neoclassical design reflected the architectural tastes of that era.

The building is named after the inventor whose work shaped the city's identity and scientific pride. You can sense how much the community values this connection to electrical science and innovation.

The museum is open most days of the week and can be easily reached on foot from Como's city center. It is also well served by public transportation options.

The building itself is often overlooked for its elegant neoclassical exterior, which is as worth seeing as the objects inside. The outdoor space around it offers a calm place to pause and view the architectural details from different angles.

Location: Como

Architects: Federico Frigerio

Official opening: July 15, 1928

Architectural style: Italian Neoclassical architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Como Civic Museums

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Monday off; January 01,06,November 01,December 25-26 off

Phone: +39031574705

Email: musei.civici@comune.como.it

Website: https://visitcomo.eu/it/scoprire/musei/tempio-voltiano

GPS coordinates: 45.81480,9.07522

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58