From 29 November 2026 to 14 June 2027, the Museum of the Great War 1915-18 in Canove di Roana hosts "The Silent Heroes - Stories of animals in the Great War, companions in the trenches", an exhibition dedicated to the fundamental, often forgotten, role of animals during the First World War.
Mules, horses, dogs and carrier pigeons were precious allies of soldiers at the front, sharing their hardships, dangers and privations. Employed in the transport of materials and supplies, in communications and in numerous other activities essential to military life, these animals contributed significantly to war operations, often paying a very high price.
Through testimonies, period photographs, documents and historical artifacts, the exhibition offers a path full of food for thought, which allows us to deepen the relationship between humans and animals in the dramatic circumstances of war.
The exhibition includes about a hundred vintage photographs and postcards, saddles and saddles used by mules and horses, a section dedicated to farriery and veterinary instruments, as well as saddles for transporting dogs and message tubes. There is also a section dedicated to pigeon houses and the tools used for carrier pigeons, as well as a space reserved for cavalry weapons.
Hosted in Canove, in the heart of the Asiago Seven Municipalities Plateau, an area deeply marked by the events of the First World War, "The Silent Heroes" offers an original perspective on the history of the conflict, inviting us to rediscover the sacrifice of creatures who, although voiceless, were its protagonists.
INAUGURATION OF THE EXHIBITION
On Sunday, November 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the official inauguration of the exhibition will be held, with free admission throughout the morning.
VISITING HOURS
The exhibition will be open until June 14, 2027, during the usual opening hours of the Museum of the Great War in Canove:
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
- Morning: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
ENTRANCE FEES
- Full price: € 7.00
- Reduced (children from 7 to 14 years old and over 65): € 5.00
- Groups (minimum 10 people): € 5.00 per person
- Schools: € 3.00
- Free: children up to 6 years old and people with disabilities.
INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
- Museum of the Great War 1915-18 - Via Roma, 60 - Canove di Roana
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