Arte Sella
Open-air museum of contemporary art in the Val di Sella, with installations in the woods at Malga Costa and in the garden of Villa Strobele.
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About the museum
Arte Sella is an open-air museum of contemporary art in the Val di Sella, at about 1,000 metres above sea level in the territory of Borgo Valsugana. The project began in 1986 at Villa Strobele and has developed along paths and forest roads, where international artists and architects create works that engage with the landscape, often using natural materials.
There are two exhibition areas. The garden of Villa Strobele, open since autumn 2016, hosts some fifteen installations by internationally renowned architects along a route of about 500 metres, which takes about 20 minutes to walk. The Malga Costa area, the larger of the two, is a 2 km loop with around thirty works and takes 45–60 minutes. Two paths, Montura and ArteNatura, link the two areas; the ArteNatura path has reopened after the damage caused by the Vaia storm.
Every year the museum runs exhibitions, concerts, meetings and educational programmes. Access to the routes during some events may require the ticket for the event.
Highlights
- Malga Costa loop with some thirty installations in the woods
- Garden of Villa Strobele with works by international architects, wheelchair accessible
- Montura and ArteNatura paths linking the two areas
- Works by Michele De Lucchi, Kengo Kuma, Jean Nouvel, Mario Cucinella and others
- Tourist shuttle from Borgo Valsugana at certain times
Permanent exhibition
- Percorsi espositivi di Arte Sella – Permanent installations in the woods at Malga Costa and in the garden of Villa Strobele, linked by the Montura and ArteNatura paths.
- Founded
- 1986
- Operated by
- Associazione Arte Sella
- Visitors per year
- approx. 100,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €11 |
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| Reduced | €9Groups of more than 25 people and holders of various partner cards (including MUSE, Castello del Buonconsiglio, Mart, FAI) |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 10 · Young people aged 11 to 16 inclusive: €5; free admission up to and including age 10. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and, if needed, a companion. |
| Groups (26+ people) | €9 per personGroups of more than 25 people. Schools: €3 per child (nursery and primary), €5 per young person (secondary schools); booking required. |
| Schools and summer camps – nursery and primary | €3Per child; booking required |
| Schools and summer camps – secondary schools | €5Per young person; one accompanying adult free for every 10 pupils |
2026 rates (from 4 April). Free admission for, among others, residents of Borgo Valsugana, holders of the Trentino Guest Card and Museum Pass, members of the Associazione Arte Sella and journalists. The ticket is valid only on the day of purchase. Rates may change without notice.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The garden of Villa Strobele is as barrier-free as possible (gravel path of about 500 m, reserved parking space opposite the entrance). The Malga Costa area is wheelchair accessible for about 80%, but the surface is gravel and packed earth with tree roots. Cars can drive up to Malga Costa with a disabled parking permit. The Montura and ArteNatura paths are more difficult. Assistance is available through Coop API.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Stroller-friendly
Pushchairs and wheelchairs can cover much of the two exhibition areas (unpaved mountain road); the Montura and ArteNatura paths are more difficult. Educational programme: “Arte Sella Education”.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Borgo Valsugana Centro
By train to Borgo Valsugana Centro (Trento–Bassano–Venezia line). From Borgo Valsugana to the Val di Sella there are no regular public services, except the tourist shuttle from 27 June to 1 November 2026 (June, September and October Saturdays and Sundays; July and August Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays), €1 payable on board.
By car
Parking available
For Villa Strobele, park shortly after the Al Legno restaurant. For Malga Costa, use the last car park behind the Carlon restaurant, from where it is about 800 m on foot (10–15 minutes).
- Accessible parking
Villa Strobele is about 10 km from Borgo Valsugana, Malga Costa about 14 km (SP40 Val di Sella road). For motorhomes and coaches, time slots are set for going up (8:00–13:00) and for coming down (from 13:00). Local taxis are available in Borgo Valsugana.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Restaurant
Ersilia Botanic Bistro restaurant at Malga Costa; the restaurants Al Legno and Carlon are nearby. Equipped picnic area near the entrance.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | A visit to Villa Strobele takes about 20 minutes, to Malga Costa 45–60 minutes. Booking is recommended only for large groups, schools and organised groups. Dogs are welcome on a lead (not during performances). Arte Sella Education offers activities for schools and families. |
