Alessandro Volta
The life, thinking and historical context of the scientist who ushered in the era of modern electricity.
200VOLTeVOLTA
Initiatives, activities and events celebrating Volta on the bicentenary of his death.
The heritage
From the battery to the modern world: how Volta’s discoveries transformed science and society.
Upcoming events
Como
VIS COMENSIS Museum
8 March 2026 at 9:45 a.m.
Families and schools
Preview III room and creative walk ‘The women of Como: from Teresa Ciceri to Besana’
Como
White Room of the Teatro Sociale
26 March 2026 at 6 p.m.
Adults and students
Technology, reading and inclusion
Cristina Mussinelli, Secretary General of the LIA Foundation
Como
Villa del Grumello
16 April 2026 at 6 p.m.
Scientific community
Exposome: a new way of studying the complex relationship between environment and health
Laura Musazzi, Department of Medicine, University of Milan-Bicocca
Jessica Mingardi, translational medicine, University of Milan
