April at MuVi: exhibitions, talks and workshops for all ages

April at MuVi: exhibitions and events

The MuVi Civic Museum in Viadana presents a full programme for April aimed at varied audiences: a photographic exhibition, cultural talks, children's storytelling sessions and practical workshops. Below is a summary of the main events with practical details to join.

• 1 & 8 April, 16:30 – Sala Ragazzi: "Story Hour" – readings for children (recommended age 3-8). Bookings at +39 0375-820904.
• 11 April, 11:30 – Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery: opening of the exhibition Grand Tour d'Italia. Photographs by Massimo Listri. The show highlights architectural interiors and cultural spaces through composed images that emphasize form and atmosphere. The exhibition runs until 31 May 2026.
• 12 April, 16:30 – Sala Saviola: "Thesis Time" organized by Apeiron APS: presentation of academic theses on textile heritage and the use of HTR and AI for handwritten document analysis.
• 13 April, 16:30 – Sala Ragazzi: group reading session for children (booking at +39 0375-820904).
• 14 April, 10:00–12:30 – Sala Saviola: conference "Outside the Box. Origins and Impact of Gender Stereotypes" led by Camilla Federici. The event, promoted with Soroptimist and local institutions, includes a guided visit to the exhibition Lettrici d'Italia with students from the Sanfelice Institute.
• 15 April, 18:30 – Sala Saviola: "Alphabet of Art" series – lecture on Jacob Jordaens and Baroque vitality in Flemish painting, curated by Daniela Sogliani with Apeiron.
• 17 April, 16:30 – Sala Saviola: seminar on workplace safety organized by the Municipality of Viadana and Studio Serio srl, focusing on recent regulatory updates.
• 18 April, 15:30 – Museum: "A Saturday at the Museum" – workshop and exploration of stilt houses and life in Bronze Age coastal settlements. Reservation required at +39 349-1382169 or via email [email protected].
• 19 April, 16:30 – Sala Saviola: MuDRI network meeting: lecture on poverty and prostitution in the early Kingdom of Italy, with a focus on women's roles in the Risorgimento.
• 22 April, 16:30 – Sala Ragazzi: another session of "Story Hour" (book at +39 0375-820904).
• 26 April, 10:30 – Sala Saviola: presentation of the book Amiche, organized by the Municipality of Viadana, ANPI Viadana and Fondazione Ponchiroli, on female bonds that shaped local history.
• 27 April, 21:00 – Informagiovani: reading group meeting "Read and Dine" – discussion on Han Kang's The Vegetarian (Italian title discussed in the local edition).
• 29 April, 17:00 – MuVi outdoor garden (or Sala Saviola in case of rain): theatrical performance by CPIA and Teatro Magro focusing on self-esteem, emotional regulation and social skills.

Practical information: venue details and access rules can be confirmed through the Municipality of Viadana or the museum's information channels. For activities requiring reservation, contact the phone numbers listed above to check availability and any participation fees.