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Museum, 1878
National Museum of the italian Risorgimento
Museum in Turin, Italy
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1878
- Area
- 3,500 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°04′09″ N, 7°41′07″ E
- Address
- Piazza Carlo Alberto, 8, 10123 Torino
History and description
The National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento (Italian: Museo nazionale del Risorgimento italiano) is the first, the biggest and the most important among the 23 museums in Italy dedicated to the Risorgimento; and the only one which can be considered "national" according to a 1901 law, and due to its rich and great collections. It is housed in the Palazzo Carignano in Turin.
History
The museum was established in 1878, shortly after Italian unification, even though it only had its first permanent exhibition in 1908. Originally located in the Mole Antonelliana, in 1938 it was moved to its current site (which had previously housed the Subalpine Chamber of Deputies, from 1848 to 1860, and then the first Italian Chamber of Deputies, from 1861 to 1865).
Displays
Its exhibits include weapons, flags, uniforms, printed and written documents (including the original manuscript of the song Il Canto degli Italiani, dated 10 November 1847 by Goffredo Mameli, now Italian national anthem since 1946), and artworks. The new exhibition, which opened on 18 March 2011, occupies about 3500 square metres across 30 rooms, and covers the real Risorgimento period, stretching from the late 18th century revolutions to the beginning of the First World War. It includes a specialized library, a print cabinet and a documentary archive.
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Timeline
- 1878Founded and opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
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Getting there
Torino Porta NuovaTrain, nearest
1.1 km as the crow flies
National Museum of the italian RisorgimentoPiazza Carlo Alberto, 8, 10123 Torino
Aeroporto di Torino14.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is National Museum of the italian Risorgimento?
National Museum of the italian Risorgimento is in Turin, in the province of Torino (Piedmont), Italy. Address: Piazza Carlo Alberto, 8, 10123 Torino. GPS coordinates: 45.06911, 7.68516.
What are the opening hours of National Museum of the italian Risorgimento?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Monday: Closed; Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit National Museum of the italian Risorgimento?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is National Museum of the italian Risorgimento wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is wheelchair accessible.
How old is National Museum of the italian Risorgimento?
Wikidata dates it to 1878.
What else is there to see near National Museum of the italian Risorgimento?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Carignano (0 m away), Teatro Carignano (0 m away), Palazzo dell'Accademia delle Scienze (100 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 8 photos
- Torino, museo del Risorgimento italiano (01) — Gianni Careddu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andrea Provana — National Museum of the italian Risorgimento, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arbre de la république au Museo del Risorgimento (Turin) — Alex Sirac, CC BY 4.0
- Berretto Frigio (Museo del Risorgimento di Torino) — Nekojami, CC0
- Buste de napoléon et cartes au Museo del Risorgimento (Turin) — Alex Sirac, CC BY 4.0
- Caricatura di Alessandro Allis — National Museum of the italian Risorgimento, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carte de l'empire napoléonien au Museo del Risorgimento (Turin) — Alex Sirac, CC BY 4.0
- Cimeli di Vittorio Emanuele II, Museo nazionale del Risorgimento italiano — Elena_moz, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences