The Museum of Castelvecchio hosts important mediaeval, renaissance and modern art collections (up to the 18th century): 29 exhibition halls with paintings, sculptures, artefacts, weapons pieces on display: 622 in specialised Cabinets: about 90,000 pieces between coins and medals, 2,650 drawings, 8,000 prints, 800 photographic plates in storage: 2,500 paintings, about 500 sculptures and bronzes, about 800 decorative furniture and artistic pieces, 300 weapons and 200 pieces from the ethnographic collection.
In addition to the exhibition halls, the Drawings and Prints Cabinet and the Numismatics Cabinet, the museum includes: management office, administrative and technical offices, general archive, photo library, temporary exhibition room, catalogue store, craft workshops. The restoration works began at the end of the 1950s and were managed by Licisco Magagnato, director of the Museum, and architect Carlo Scarpa. In close collaboration, they planned a philological restoration of the areas, choosing and placing art pieces that were functionally and emotionally closer to their idea of a museum as a complete artistic creation. Since then, the Museum of Castelvecchio has been a reference point.
FAQ
Are all areas of the castle accessible?
At the moment the castle is not completely open to visitors.
Is there a single ticket to get on the wall walkaway only?
The ticket is unique and includes a visit to the museum’s rooms and the access to the wall walkway.
Is it possible to take pictures inside the museum?
Personal pictures are allowed, but individual works cannot be reproduced for other purposes, in which case specific authorization must be requested. Pictures of paintings and other artistic artefacts must be taken without using the flash.
Is the monument accessible to people with disabilities?
The monument is partially accessible via an access ramp. You can visit the sculpture gallery (ground floor) and the painted gallery (1st floor with lift use).
Is it possible to access to the monument with animals?
It is possible to access the monument only with small dogs only inside special bags (pet carrier). Guide dogs for the visually impaired, assistance dogs for the disabled and alert dogs (diabetes, epilepsy, etc.) are always allowed. Dogs are not allowed in the case of guided tours; coffee breaks; set-ups; in the case of special temporary exhibitions that require special maintenance; if female, during the period of estrum and in pregnancy and in case of illness. To know the complete requirements for admission to the monument and the responsibilities of those who visit the museum with their dog, we invite you to have a look at the complete pet policy attached.
