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Museum of the World Wars

World War Museum, the most significant military museum complex in Europe.

In Italy, in the hills of the province of Isernia, there is a place that tells the memories of the military, of the tragedies and heroism experienced during the world wars: the International Museum of World Wars.

The International Museum of World Wars (MigM), located in the heart of Rocchetta in Volturno, is one of the most significant military museum complexes in Europe. 

Through an extensive collection of finds and documents, the museum vividly and enthusiastically tells the history of the World Wars, promoting historical awareness and reflection on the consequences of the wars.

The historical importance of the location

The museum is located near the Gustav Line, the German defensive barrier built during the Second World War to divide the peninsula in two and force the Allies to fight hard between mountainous territories and difficult to cross. 

Right there, after the armistice of Cassabile in 1943 that put an end to the intervention of Italy to the Axis and the consequent dispersion of the Italian armed forces, the Italian army found new life and was reborn with the name of Italian Liberation Corps, opening the way to the Allies and fighting for the liberation of Rome and the country

Foto : Museo delle guerre Mondiali

The International Museum of World Wars in a nutshell

The International Museum of World Wars is a unique institution because it offers the opportunity to understand and reflect on the history of the war that deeply marked the twentieth century.

It is a journey through the years in which world conflicts took place, retracing the traces of the people who shaped the world as we know it today.

Inaugurated in December 2010, the MigM has an area of more than nine hundred square meters divided into thematic areas, ranging from the original uniforms of the armies to weapons to military means.

Inside the museum it is possible to deepen the war events of the time also viewing the periodicals, volumes and documents kept in the library.

MigM, a visit to travel through time

The International Museum of World Wars offers a complete immersion into the epochs of the two great world wars, transporting visitors on a journey through time.

Each room offers a unique immersion in history, with the first room devoted mainly to the uniforms and war material of the Great War and the subsequent rooms containing a detailed exposition of the uniforms of the Italian army from the 1920s until the Second World War, including very rare uniforms of health departments.

On the second floor, there are rooms dedicated to the Allied armies: the United States, the United Kingdom, France and other international bodies that fought side by side. Finally there is the room dedicated to the German army.

The last room houses a touching exhibition dedicated to the victims, deportees and partisans of the Resistance, with a collection of uniforms and memorabilia.

A point of particular interest is the Weapons Room, where over two hundred different types of weapons are kept: pistols, rifles, machine guns and so on. This one-of-a-kind room offers a detailed view of the weapons used during world wars, including rare pieces and authentic historical treasures.

The MigM not only tells the military story, but also includes a section dedicated to the paramilitary corps and uniforms of the Italian departments that participated in the Spanish War and the Italian Social Republic. 

The exterior of the museum houses large military vehicles, such as planes, trucks and cars, which further enrich the experience of visitors.

The spaces of the Museum of the World Wars host numerous initiatives, including conferences, scientific seminars and book presentations open to researchers, enthusiasts and curious, to engage the public and deepen the knowledge of military history.

Foto : Museo delle guerre Mondiali

The authentic testimonies of MigM

The museum has established itself as a major cultural institution, benefiting from the patronage of the University of Molise, the Institute for the History of the Italian Risorgimento and the Italian Society of Military History. 

Thanks to this solid network, the MigM houses a vast collection of historical evidence represented by magazines and newspapers of the time, a valuable resource to understand the social, political and military contexts of the war periods exposed. 

The rich collection of the museum offers an authentic and immediate look at the historical facts of the time, allowing them to immerse themselves in the details of those crucial moments of history.

When to visit the museum?

Considering the heritage kept inside the MigM, it is better to plan the visit with care, checking the opening hours and closing days.

Currently it is necessary to book guided tours simply by filling in an online form on the museum website.

As for the cost, the price of the full ticket of the International Museum of World Wars is accessible.

Copertina: Museo delle guerre mondiali

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