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
Villa del Grumello
22 October 2026 at 6 p.m.
Scientific community
The science of creativity: new discoveries and new perspectives
Selene Arfini, Epistemology and Cognitive Sciences, University of Pavia
Maria Rita Canina, Department of Design, Milan Polytechnic
Laura Macchi, Department of Psychology, University of Milan-Bicocca
SPONSOR: Alessandro Volta Foundation
Como
Como – Tempio Voltiano
23 October 2026 at 6.30 pm
Citizenship
220 VOLT@
A concert of electronic and ambient music inspired by the sites associated with Volta
SPONSOR Musei civici di Como – Tempio Voltiano
Como
Como – Tempio Voltiano
31 October 2026 at 10:00
Citizenship
Volta, methane and Prà Pasquée
A route running from the Tempio Voltiano to Villa del Grumello, with a particular focus on the Pra’ Pasquée area, in collaboration with the Associazione Sentiero dei Sogni.
SPONSOR: Musei civici di Como – Tempio Voltiano
