MEV Museo Storico Etnografico della Bassa Valsesia

The Museo storico etnografico della Bassa Valsesia is situated in Romagnano Sesia, housed in the eastern wing of the neoclassical Villa Caccia. This villa was constructed in the 1840s by Alessandro Antonelli as a country residence for the Counts Caccia of Romentino. The museum's location adds a historical and architectural charm to the visitor's experience.

Founding of the Museum

The Museo storico etnografico della Bassa Valsesia was established in 1973 by a group of local history and tradition enthusiasts, including Maria Adriana Prolo, who also founded the National Cinema Museum of Turin, Fernanda Renolfi, and Carlo Dionisotti. The museum's founders' passion for preserving local history and culture is evident in the museum's extensive collections.

Exhibitions at the Museum

The museum's exhibition showcases objects that reflect the history, traditions, and material culture of Romagnano Sesia and the surrounding territory of Bassa Valsesia and the Novara Hills. Visitors can gain a deeper understanding of the region's past and its cultural heritage through these exhibits.