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
Como – Tempio Voltiano
4 September 2026 at 5.00 pm
Citizenship
Science? A girl’s game!
Literary discussions and book presentations on scientific topics and themes related to Voltaire, in collaboration with the Book Fair..
SPONSOR: Musei civici di Como – Tempio Voltiano
Como
Como – Tempio Voltiano
9 September 2026 at 5.00 pm
Citizenship
Malaria. The Nobel Prize that was denied: the story of Battista Grassi
Literary discussions and book presentations focusing on scientific topics and themes related to Voltaire, in collaboration with the Book Fair.
SPONSOR: Musei civici di Como – Tempio Voltiano
Como
Recchi Room (Palazzo Lambertenghi)
10 September 2026 at 6 p.m.
Scientific community
Water resources in a changing climate: global connections, local consequences
Andrea Castelletti, Milan Polytechnic
SPONSOR: Alessandro Volta Foundation
