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Forte di Bard

Bard (AO)
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The Fortress of Bard is an imposing military structure built in the first half of the 19th century on top of a fortress at the entrance to the Aosta Valley. Thanks to an articulated renovation project, the fortress is now a cultural and tourist centre hosting museums, exhibitions, events, and state-of-the-art information and reception services.
Forte di Bard

The Fortress of Bard hosts four permanent museum routes, each dedicated to a different aspect of Alpine history and culture.

The Museum of the Alps is a multidisciplinary, interactive and multimedia itinerary that explores the universe of the Alps and mountains. The 25 rooms blend tradition and innovation, offering an engaging account of the mountains, experienced and shaped by man over the centuries. The tour is divided into three sections: the first introduces the natural and anthropic elements of the Alpine landscape, the second explores Alpine civilisation, while the third analyses the transformation of the mountains in modern times.

Still dedicated to the Alps, but with an itinerary dedicated to the growing impact of climate change, the new Museum The Children's Alps open in October 2025. A path of awareness and knowledge aimed at schools, but not only, that delves into the increasingly disruptive effects of the current climate crisis. With a special focus on the Aosta Valley mountains, the visit is structured to offer an immersive experience to discover the four most representative peaks of the Aosta Valley and their glacial areas.

The Ferdinand. Museum of Fortifications and Frontiers takes visitors on an exciting journey through the evolution of defensive techniques, siege tools and the concept of the frontier itself, from ancient history to the contemporary age.

The history of the Fortress of Bard is revealed in the ancient Prisons. Films, documents and 3D reconstructions guide the public to discover the architectural evolution of the fortress and the events that have marked its destiny, from the year 1000 to its reconstruction in the 19th century, up to the present day.


  • The ticket All Forte grants access to all museums and exhibitions in the complex: € 24.00
  • Entrance to the Fort + 2 exhibition spaces: €15.00 (full price), €12.00 (reduced price)

 


Hours:
Monday: closed
Tuesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 18:00
Friday: 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 19:00
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  • Full price ticket: €15.00
  • Reduced ticket: €12.00
Questo museo fa parte di:
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 85 Bard (AO)

Services and accessibility

Disability Apri
Childhood Apri

Exhibitions in this location

The Best of Cycling

In the evocative rooms of the Scuderie del Forte di Bard , art photography returns to celebrate the epic...
Forte di Bard
Bard (AO)
02.05.2026 - 26.07.2026

Glaciers

Almost a year after the death of Sebastião Salgado, the Fortress of Bard celebrates the artistic and civil...
Forte di Bard
Bard (AO)
24.04.2026 - 27.09.2026

61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, now in its 61st edition, lands in the prestigious setting of the Forte...
Forte di Bard
Bard (AO)
21.03.2026 - 12.07.2026

Feeding the world, the global food challenge

The exhibition explores one of the most pressing issues of our time: how to feed a Planet that, while producing...
Forte di Bard
Bard (AO)
14.03.2026 - 19.07.2026

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