Angera marks 40 years of excavations: "L'Archivio Angera" at the Civic

Angera marks 40 years of archaeological work with "L'Archivio Angera"

From 10 May to 6 September 2026 the Civic Archaeological Museum in Angera hosts "L'Archivio Angera", an exhibition that documents forty years of research on the Roman vicus and the Lower Verbano territory, showcasing original materials and the operational methods of archaeological fieldwork.

What to see

• Archival photographs and graphic plates illustrating excavation campaigns.
• Field notebooks, sketches and daily reports that record the everyday work on site.
• Cataloguing sheets and original documents that highlight research activities and local engagement.

Curators and scientific contributions

The exhibition is curated by Prof. Emanuele E. Intagliata and Anna Bernardoni, with contributions from researchers and students who took part in the campaigns between 1975 and 1986. The scientific archive on display is currently undergoing recovery and digitization to improve accessibility.

Opening and guided tour

The opening is scheduled for Sunday, 10 May 2026 at 16:00. Curators will present the exhibition project and there will be talks by scholars and representatives of local historical organizations. A guided tour led by the curators with support from archaeology students of the University of Milan will follow.

Attendance at the opening is free, but reservation is required at: [email protected].

Visiting hours

• Thursday: 10:00 – 13:00
• Saturday and Sunday: 14:30 – 18:30

Location

Address: Via Guglielmo Marconi, 2, 21021 Angera (VA), Italy.
Coordinates: 45.7732916, 8.5765232.

Why visit

The exhibition provides a practical insight into excavation techniques and the management of scientific archives, highlighting Angera's role in archaeological research in the Lower Verbano. It's a valuable event for students, archaeology enthusiasts and anyone interested in fieldwork practices and data preservation.