Red shirts and horsehair tails

Animated visits on weekends for families and kids to the Vittoriano and the Museum of the Risorgimento

An exciting journey to learn about the life and the deeds of some of the main characters of the Risorgimento, of the Kingdom of Italy and of the Italian Republic, from Mazzini and Garibaldi to the cuirassiers. An animated tour will take you on a journey to discover the symbols, the facts and the curiosities of the uniforms of those who, over time, have defended the motherland. A very particular history of the costume, intertwined with the popular mythology, historical facts and the ideals on which to reflect today. In this educational tour, the visitors will be able to dress the famous characters by inventing their own original uniforms.

WHEN: 10 December, 15 January
TIME: 4.00 pm

WHERE: Vittoriano e Museo Centrale del Risorgimento
MEETING POINT: via del Plebiscito n. 118.

Info and reservations

Our tours are included in the admission ticket and are subject to availability

The visitors are invited to arrive at the meeting point in via del Plebiscito, n. 118 at least to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. 

Find out here the program of the available tours.  

For information, email: vi-ve.edu@cultura.gov.it

We advise you to book by clicking here.

The activities will take place according to the current anti-Covid-19 legislation.