Museo del Risorgimento e dell'età contemporanea

The Museo del Risorgimento e dell'età contemporanea is housed in a neoclassical building and displays documents, photographs, and artifacts covering Italian history from 1797 to 1948. The exhibitions span multiple floors and offer a comprehensive look at this important historical period.

The building marks the site where university students initiated an uprising against Austrian occupation on February 8, 1848. This event made the location a symbol of the Italian independence struggle.

The collection displays uniforms, medals, and personal belongings that reveal how people lived during the Italian unification movement. Through these objects, you can see how daily life changed during this transformative period.

The museum offers complete accessibility for visitors with mobility needs, allowing everyone to view the exhibitions without difficulty. Plan to spend adequate time exploring all floors and collections at a comfortable pace.

The White Room still bears bullet holes from the 1848 student uprising, serving as tangible reminders of the building's dramatic past. These physical marks connect visitors directly to a pivotal moment in Italian history.

Location: Padua

Official opening: 2004

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Piazzetta Cappellato Pedrocchi 2, 35122 Padova

Email: cultura@pec.comune.padova.it

Website: http://m.padovacultura.padovanet.it/it/musei/museo-del-risorgimento

GPS coordinates: 45.40778,11.87722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:44