Natural history museum “P. Calderini”
Start your journey to discover the amazing masterpieces and art treasures housed in the museums of Valsesia and the Vercelli area: unique testimonies to the cultural, social and historical life of the area.
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM “p. cALDERINI” – VARALLO
Founded in 1867, its main purpose was to support the teaching of science. It includes geological, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology collections, and a botanical section consisting of the Carestia Herbarium. The archaeological section, with exhibits from ancient Egypt and Etruscan-Roman excavations, deserves a visit. The museum is now on the second floor of the Museum Building, with a focus on both the original 19th century layout and on the new generations, for whom there is a dedicated tour.
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