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The museums of the Aosta Valley acquire, study and preserve material and immaterial evidence of the territory, its history and its people: art and archeology, science and natural history, popular traditions.

NOT TO BE MISSED

Maison des anciens remèdes

Along stage 18, an interactive museum illustrates the natural remedies and the ancient traditions of healing with medicinal herbs.

Aosta Valley CRAFTS MUSEUM

The crafts museum of Fénis (stages 19 and 20) shows objects, materials and techniques of the handmade tradition of Aosta Valley.

Maison Musée Jean-Paul II

Along stage 15, objects, documents and photographs of Pope John Paul II, guest of excellence for years at Introd during his summer period of rest.

ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY

From Nus (stages 9 and 10) the Saint-Barthélemy astronomical observatory, at an altitude of 1600 meters, is worth a detour.

MUSEUM OF THE MEGALITHIC AREA

From the Neolithic Age to the Bronze Age, the Saint-Martin-de-Corléans museum in Aosta shows the evolution of this important prehistoric archaeological site.

REGIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

At the regional archaelogical musem of Aosta there are numerous bits of evidence of the presence of man in Aosta, from prehistory to the Middle Ages.

Museums along the way

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Capanna Luigi Amedeo di Savoia

Mountain hut Luigi Amedeo di Savoia

Breuil-Cervinia

Built in Turin by order of Club Alpino Italiano, disassembled and transported on foot to Mount Cervino in 1893 and then reassembled at 3840m above sea level along Cresta del Leone, the Capanna was named after Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy, Duke of the …

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Museo delle guide del Cervino

Museo delle Guide Alpine del Cervino

Breuil-Cervinia

The Matterhorn Mountain Guides Museum is set up in the Franco Oberti room, on the first floor of the head office of the Matterhorn Alpine Guides Society.Created with the contribution of the Amici del Cervino Club, it shows the history of the Matterhorn …

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The museum's seat

Plateau Rosà Museum of Work

Breuil-Cervinia

This exhibition of equipment and photographs is held at Plateau Rosà, 3500 metres above sea level, and tells the story of the great efforts of our forefathers to build the Plateau Rosà and Furggen cableways.

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Storia delle miniere di Brusson

Joseph Herbet Documentation Centre

Brusson

The site is temporarily closedIn the final years of the 19th century, Joseph Herbet was the director of the “Fenilliaz and Chamousira gold mines” under the employment of the English “Evançon Gold Mining Company”. He became a photography aficionado in …

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ChallandArt

Challand Art - Open-air museum

Challand-Saint-Victor

Challand Art is an art trail through the woods featuring unique works of art, created using natural materials: earth, leaves, wood, stone and iron.This open-air museum winds its way along trail no. 11, which links Lake Villa to Col d’Arlaz (along stage …

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Champdepraz Mining Museum

Champdepraz Mining Museum

Champdepraz

Discover the mining soul of Champdepraz and step back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, when mining was the lifeblood of this valley.This museum doesn’t just tell a story – it immerses you in it. Powerful visuals, engaging videos, and striking …

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Virgin with casket

Museum of Sacred Art

Champoluc/Ayas/Antagnod

The museum is in the chapel of the cemetery of Antagnod (end of the 15th century), near the parish church of San Martino. The chapel was also used as the headquarters of the various confraternities within the parish and contained a canvas belonging to …

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The loom

Exhibition of hemp processing

Champorcher

Hemp weaving was an important activity in Champorcher. Production was carried out by almost all families until the end of the 1950s. Raw materials came from the villages of Arnad and Donnas or were purchased in the Canavese district. The loom was very …

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The loom

Hemp Ecomuseum

Champorcher

The museum is situated inside an ancient building in the centre of the village of Chardonney, where is also located the “Lo Dzeut” cooperative.In the museum it is possible to admire an ancient stable, a historical building and only example currently …

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Honey museum

Châtillon

The Honey Museum in Châtillon is located in the basement of the former Hotel Londres, overlooking the ravine on the Marmore river. The museum opened in 2007, thanks to the Aosta Valley Honey Consortium and the help of local beekepers; it hosts a rich …

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