Guided tours of 'Qui si fa l'Italia' at the Casale Museum

Guided tours — “Qui si fa l'Italia. The image of the hero from Bistolfi to Baroni”

The Museum of Casale Monferrato offers two guided tours to examine how the figure of the hero is portrayed in Italian art from the immediate post-unification period through the early postwar years. The tours provide historical context and the opportunity to view drawings, reliefs and sculptures that are rarely on display.

• Dates & time: 10 May 2026 and 16 May 2026, both at 16:00.
• Venue: Museum of Casale Monferrato, 15033 Casale Monferrato (AL), Italy.
• Participation: no booking required; admission applies according to the listed rates.
• Tickets: Full €8; Reduced €5 (over 65, students 16-24, Coop members, Touring members). Compulsory school-age children and Museum Pass holders: guide contribution €4 (free entry).
• Contacts: tel. +39 0142 444309 / +39 0142 444249 — email: [email protected]

What to expect

The exhibition traces the development of heroic imagery, focusing on rhetorical style and classical references. The display includes drawings, plaster sculptures, reliefs and restored works—some previously unseen—sourced from donations and loans.

Featured artists (selection):

• Giuseppe Bistolfi
• Eugenio Baroni
• Gaetano Previati
• Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo
• Plinio Nomellini
• Libero Andreotti
• Eliseo Sala

Practical tips

These guided tours are suitable for visitors wishing to contextualize Italian art of the era and see rarely exhibited material. Arrive a few minutes early to facilitate group entry. Bring any documentation needed for reduced-rate tickets.

Scientific committee: Sandra Berresford, Leo Lecci and Aurora Scotti.

For more details, contact the museum using the provided phone numbers or email.