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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.

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Mont Fallère open-air Museum

Saint-Pierre

All the way to the refuge Mont Fallère, little wooden creatures such as: owls, hawks, hares, groundhogs, woodpeckers, capercaillies, foxes and eagles are hidden behind branches and stones. But between trees you may also find curious gnomes watching you. …

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Regional Natural Science Museum

Saint-Pierre

The Regional Museum of Natural Sciences Efisio Noussan offers a unique experience in the heart of a historic castle, where history and nature intertwine. The dual-perspective visit allows you to explore both the castle’s history, discovering preserved …

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mineral: calcite on blende

Museum of mineralogy and palaeontology

Saint-Vincent

The Museum aims to collect, classify and make known the minerals of the Aosta Valley and a number of crystals and semi-precious stones from around the world. It currently has about 750 pieces on display, most of which come from the mountains near Saint- …

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A part of the exhibition

Parish museum

Torgnon

The museum, situated in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, communicating with the San Martin parish church, offers different interesting details: a rare Christ on the column, which can be dated back to around the middle of the 14th century; a …

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Petit Monde local history museum

Petit Monde local history museum

Torgnon

The territory known as Petit-Monde includes the two villages of Triatel and Étirol, that have maintained the typical inhabited mountain landscape. In the village of Triatel there is an interesting ethnographical museum located inside traditional rural …

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Outside

Museum of the Resistance

Valgrisenche

Stretching towards the French region of Tarentaise, Valgrisenche offers visitors a panorama of the surrounding mountains peaks and glaciers. Over the centuries, this has been the scene of border disputes, wars, divisions between so-called “enemy” states, …

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museo parrocchiale Valgrisenche

Parish museum

Valgrisenche

Set up in the parish church, the Valgrisenche sacred art museum preserves and exhibits a significant collection of the rich heritage of furnishings belonging to the church itself and to many chapels of the valley.Numerous wooden statues come from the  …

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At the loom

The fabrics of Valgrisenche: Drap

Valgrisenche

Since the dawn of time, the inhabitants of the Valgrisenche have devoted themselves to the typical trade of the valley: the weaving of “drap”. This rustic fabric, initially only in a few colours, is made of sheep’s wool using the antique “métiers” (looms) …

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The brand

Fontina Museum and visitors centre

Valpelline

The visitors centre is a museum dedicated to Fontina, illustrating its history and production and the particular aspects of this unique DOP cheese. The centre has two floors and an exhibition area divided into three sections:“History”, “The Environment”, …

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Objects used in the past

Local history museum

Valsavarenche

The museum is housed in the hamlet of Dégioz, in the two big rooms of the Sala d’Arte Giovanni Calipari. It displays objects, tools, clothes and photographs concerning the traditional lifestyle of the Alpine populations, and particularly those of …

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