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At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Coordinates
- 45°48′30″ N, 9°05′10″ E
- Address
- Piazza Medaglie d'Oro, 1, 22100 Como
About
The Giuseppe Garibaldi Historical Museum (Museo storico Giuseppe Garibaldi) was established in 1932 in Como, northern Italy.
It is dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi in memory of his activities in the city 1866, and his role in
the Unification of Italy.
The museum is located at the 15th century Palazzo Olginati. The building was donated by the Olginati family to the city of Como so that a museum could be placed there. The first collection of Garibaldi items exhibited in Como was in 1884. In 1932 these items were transferred to the museum.
Items of special interest relate to the Battle of San Fermo near Como, during the Second Italian War of Independence
in which the forces of the Austrian Empire were defeated by Giuseppe Garibaldi on May 27, 1859. This battle forced the Austrians to abandon Como.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Museo storico Giuseppe Garibaldi».
Timeline
- 1932Opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Getting there
Como Nord BorghiTrain, nearest
500 m as the crow flies
Museo storico Giuseppe GaribaldiPiazza Medaglie d'Oro, 1, 22100 Como
Pontile 3700 m
Aeroporto di Lugano-Agno25.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Museo storico Giuseppe Garibaldi?
Museo storico Giuseppe Garibaldi is in Como, in the province of Como (Lombardy), Italy. Address: Piazza Medaglie d'Oro, 1, 22100 Como. GPS coordinates: 45.80843, 9.08619.
What are the opening hours of Museo storico Giuseppe Garibaldi?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00; Mo off; Jan 01,06,Nov 01,Dec 25-26 off. Always check the official website before your visit.
What else is there to see near Museo storico Giuseppe Garibaldi?
Nearby you’ll find: Museo archeologico Giovio (0 m away), City walls of Como (100 m away), High school Alessandro Volta (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 1 photos
- Museo garibaldi — Qazxsw, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences