Once upon a time… the Risorgimento

Children and families at VIVE
Interactive tour and creative workshop for families
Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM

The tour takes place inside Museo Centrale del Risorgimento and takes children and adults on a journey to discover Italy before national unification, its political and social transformations, and the key figures who shaped its historical path.
Through animated readings of specially selected nursery rhymes, stories, and narratives, participants will be guided to learn about the protagonists of the Risorgimento and the events that contributed to the birth of the unified Italian state.
The adventures of Giuseppe Garibaldi between Europe and South America, the political and civic engagement of Giuseppe Mazzini, the role of female patriots, and the many individuals who took part in the uprisings and campaigns for independence will be presented through an engaging narrative tailored for families.
The activity will conclude with a creative workshop during which children and adults will create a collective visual story in comic book form, allowing them to illustrate the episodes, characters, and details from the tour that sparked their interest the most.

LOCATION: Museo Centrale del Risorgimento - Vittoriano, entrance on Ara Coeli side

Information and reservations

This tour costs 5€.
The cost of the tour is in addition to the price of the entrance ticket to VIVE.
We remind you that entrance tickets are free for visitors under 18 and cost only 4€ for those between 18 and 25. To participate in the tour, it is necessary to book and purchase your ticket at least 2 days in advance by clicking here.
You must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
For further information, please contact the education team by sending an email to: vi-ve.edu@cultura.gov.it

The tour will be conducted in Italian.