The 1966 Floods in Trentino. Remembering and Protecting a Territory

November 4, 2026 / 11.00 am - 7.00 pm

On Wednesday 4 and Sunday 8 November 2026, at the MUSE – Science Museum and at Palazzo delle Albere in Trento, a series of initiatives will be held dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the 1966 flood, one of the most dramatic events in the recent history of the Trentino area. Between 4 and 5 November of thatyear, exceptional rains caused landslides and flooding, causing over twenty casualties and extensive damage. The tragedy deeply marked the collective memory and helped to transform the approach to urban planning, risk prevention and the defence of the territory.

To commemorate this anniversary, MUSE, in collaboration with the Autonomous Province of Trento, the Fondazione Museo storico del Trentino and Mart, offers scientific activities, cultural meetings and an experience on the river Adige. The initiatives will offer the opportunity to deepen the history of the flood, understand the natural risks and reflect on the importance of prevention and environmental protection.

Program

• Wednesday 4 November, 11:00 - 16:00 - Geoshow: water, earth, fire. At the MUSE, floor +1. Scientific talk with experiments on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods and landslides. Duration: 20 minutes, with appointments every hour.

• Wednesday, November 4, 11:00 – 16:00 – Flood Alert: all ready! At the MUSE, floor +2. Role-playing simulation of a flood warning situation. Duration: 20 minutes, with appointments every hour.

• Wednesday, November 4, at 5:30 pm – Presentation of the volume "Glances at the Adige River". At the MUSE, followed by the inauguration at Palazzo delle Albere of the exhibition space dedicated to video reports made during and after the 1966 flood.

• Sunday, November 8, at 9:00 a.m. – Soft rafting on the Adige River. Departure from the MUSE for a route of about 10 km, accompanied by Trentino Wild operators and the museum's cultural mediation team. Duration: 3.5 hours.

Useful information

• Dates: 4 and 8 November 2026.

• Science show: free activities, included in the admission ticket to the museum.

• Opening of the exhibition space: free of charge and without reservation.

• Soft rafting: €10 per person, Ticketlandia booking

• Minimum age for rafting: 6 years. Minors must be accompanied by an adult and require the signing of the membership forms.

• In case of bad weather: rafting will be recovered on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Photo credit: Flavio Faganello, Adige River at the San Lorenzo bridge.