The major exhibition revealing the ancient roots of modern superheroes
On 8 May 2026, at the Castello di Novara, we present SUPERHEROES. The Origin of the Myth, our new exhibition produced in collaboration with Contemporanea Progetti – curated by Fabrizio Modina, Eugenio Martera, and Federica Montani and the Municipality of Novara. The exhibition explores the deep connection between the classical world and the great heroes of Modern Mythology.
Following its success in the United States, Finland, and Germany, the exhibition arrives in Italy, taking visitors on an extraordinary journey from the gods of Olympus to the pages of American comic book heroes; from the pyramids of ancient Egypt to the skies of Gotham City; across Northern European sagas, Hindu universes, and Asian paradises.
Join us!
Castello di Novara
8 May – 27 September 2026
Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00–19:00 (last admission one hour before closing)
Tickets:
Full price: €10
Reduced: €8 (ages 15–26, over 65, companions of visitors with disabilities, partners)
Youth: €6 (ages 6–14)
Schools and groups: €5 (groups of at least 10 people)
Free: children under 6, visitors with disabilities, selected partners
Information and bookings:
Tel +39 0321.1855421
Email biglietteria@ilcastellodinovara.it
Web www.ilcastellodinovara.it/event/superheroes