Volta Museum (Tempio Voltiano)
Museum dedicated to Alessandro Volta, a prominent scientist and inventor of the electric battery
About Volta Museum (Tempio Voltiano)
Como
The Volta Museum was inaugurated in 1928 in honour of Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery. The museum is housed in a neoclassical building with a panoramic view of Lake Como, and it showcases Volta’s life and work, displaying original scientific instruments, manuscripts, and personal items, as well as models and diagrams explaining his discoveries. You can learn about Volta’s contributions to electrical science and his pioneering work in the study of electricity. The museum is not only a tribute to Volta’s achievements but also an important historical and scientific centre. It includes a collection of memorabilia and highlights Volta’s role in the development of electrical power and the voltaic pile, a precursor to the modern battery. The location itself, along the scenic lakeside promenade, adds to the overall experience of exploring this fascinating piece of history.
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