Saturday, November 14: From historical memory to the wonders of nature
The first day begins with two events at 10:00, dedicated to very different chapters of the local history.
In Zogno, the Valley Museum It guides visitors on a journey through the daily life of a bygone era, through objects, tools of work, and testimonies of ancient crafts and popular traditions.
At the same time, in Selvino, the MuMeSe – Memorial Museum of Sciesopoli It tells a significant page of the post-war history: that of Jewish children who survived the Shoah and found refuge in the former colony of Sciesopoli, a place that has become a symbol of rebirth and hope.
At 14:30, the journey continues to Multimedia Museum of Santa Croce, where interactive tools and multimedia content allow visitors to get closer to the history and life of the local community.
At 15:00 it will be the turn of Ethnographic Museum of Valtorta, It preserves objects and tools related to peasant life and the ancient mountain work. It is an opportunity to observe up close how people lived and worked in Alpine communities before the major transformations of the last century.
Always at 15:00, the Valnegra Civic Museum of Natural History It offers a path through artifacts and testimonies that allow one to deepen the history and natural characteristics of the territory.
For geology enthusiasts, the event will take place at 15:30 in Zorzone, a hamlet of Oltre il Colle, where the Museum of Minerals and Mining It houses a rich collection of minerals and evidence of mining activity, offering a glimpse into a less well-known heritage of the Brembana Valley.
The day will conclude at 16:00 with the Brembano Museum of Natural Sciences in San Pellegrino Terme, With its collections dedicated to fauna, flora and geology, this is a journey that allows you to observe the biodiversity and the peculiarities of the natural environment of the Brémont region more closely.
Valley Museum Museum
Ethnographic Museum Museum
Sunday, November 15: curiosities, characters and places to rediscover
From the gears of ancient clocks to the masks of Commedia dell’Arte, passing through historical trails and medieval villages: even on Sundays there are events that are capable of surprising, with proposals for those who love cultural visits and for those who prefer to explore the territory outdoors.
In Sedrina, from 9:30 to 12:00, the doors open Time and Its Clocks, With a special collection of clocks and mechanisms that allows the evolution of the instruments used to measure time to be observed.
For those who prefer an experience on the go, at 9:30 a.m. a guided tour is scheduled. Historical-cultural trekking in the Ecomuseum Valtaleggio, starting from the Ecomuseum Gate in Sottochiesa, a hamlet of Taleggio. An itinerary that combines the pleasure of walking with the knowledge of the landscape, architecture and the peculiarities of the valley.
At 10:00 a.m., the attention shifts to Oneta, in the municipality of San Giovanni Bianco, with the visit to Harlequin House Museum. Located in the historic Palazzo Grataroli, the building preserves four-centuries-old frescoes and a collection of masks from the Commedia dell’Arte, offering the opportunity to delve deeper into the connection between the famous character of Arlecchino and the Bergamasco tradition.
During the day, it will also be possible to recover some of the experiences proposed on Saturdays. At 14:30, the visit to the museum in Selvino returns, while at 15:00 it reopens to visitors. Civic Museum of Natural History by Valnegra.
Always at 15:00, in Camerata Cornello, the Badger and Postal History Museum It offers a guided tour of the picturesque medieval village of Cornello dei Tasso, one of the most characteristic historical nuclei of the Brembana Valley. Among the alleys, porticos and ancient houses, it will be possible to trace the history of the Tasso family and learn about the fundamental role it played in the development of European postal services.
The final event of Sunday is scheduled for 15:30 in Zorzone, in the municipality of Oltre il Colle, with a new opportunity to visit the exhibition. Museum of Minerals and Mining, Discovering the geological riches and the local mining history.
Taleggio Valley Ecomuseum Ecomuseum
Harlequin House Museum House Museum
How to participate?
All guided tours are free, with mandatory reservations by Thursday, November 12, 2026.
To participate, simply contact visitbrembo, indicating the date, the chosen museum or activity and the number of participants.
Information and reservations:
- Phone: 0345 21020
- Email: visitbrembo@gmail.com
Weekend at the Museum It is the opportunity to take a few hours off from your usual routine, perhaps visiting a place near home that you have never been to before, or organizing a small excursion to discover a less well-known location.
Sometimes, to discover something new, you don't need to go far: you just have to choose a door to open.
