Museo di Casa Barezzi
Museum on the life of Giuseppe Verdi in the house of his father-in-law and patron Antonio Barezzi in Busseto, with memorabilia, autographs and the concert hall.
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About the museum
Casa Barezzi, in the heart of Busseto, was the home of Antonio Barezzi, merchant and patron of Giuseppe Verdi, who later became his father-in-law. The young composer found support there and had his first musical experiences. The house remained intact until the mid-20th century, when the last heirs dispersed the furnishings and put the building up for sale; it was later bought by a bank and is now owned by the Monte dei Paschi di Siena.
The large Salone was entrusted to the Associazione Amici di Verdi, which restored it and refurnished it with the original furniture in its 19th-century appearance. The hall reopened to the public on 26 May 1979 and returned to its role as a venue for concerts and cultural meetings. The association has since expanded the collections of memorabilia and autographs through purchases, donations and deposits from the municipality of Busseto and the Fondazione Cariparma.
On 10 April 2001, in the centenary year of Verdi's death, the museum that occupies the entire first floor was inaugurated, thanks to the donation of memorabilia by Gianfranco Stefanini and his wife Ketty. In addition to the salon with its Viennese piano and family portraits, the museum holds autographs, portraits, posters, records and documents dedicated to Verdi.
Highlights
- Salone Barezzi with its original furnishings and a 19th-century Viennese piano
- Early portraits of Giuseppe Verdi and Antonio Barezzi
- Autograph letters and memorabilia of the composer
- Collection of Verdi iconography, posters and records
- Guided tour of about 40 minutes included in the ticket
Permanent exhibition
- Museo di Casa Barezzi – The first floor of the house with the Salone Barezzi, portraits, autographs, memorabilia, posters and records relating to Giuseppe Verdi.
- Founded
- 2001
- Operated by
- Associazione Culturale Artistica Amici di Verdi
- Visitors per year
- approx. 9,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €6groups of at least 15 people, young people aged 6 to 18, families with 2 adults and 2 young people, journalists with a press card, and companions of persons with a certified disability of 67% or more |
| Children & teens | €6Reduced rate for young people aged 6 to 18. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for persons with a certified disability of 67% or more; accompanying persons pay the reduced rate. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €6 per personReduced rate for groups of at least 15 people; booking is required. |
| Families | €6Reduced rate for families with 2 adults and 2 young people. |
| Combined ticket for three sites (Museo Casa Barezzi, Casa natale di Giuseppe Verdi (Verdi's birthplace), Teatro Verdi) | €15Reduced €13, schools €8.50. |
| Combined ticket for four sites (including the Museo Tebaldi) | €22Reduced €19, schools €10. |
| Schools | €3 |
Free admission for members of the Associazione Amici di Verdi di Busseto, for teachers accompanying school groups, and for tourist guides and interpreters with a badge. The guided tour in Italian is included in the price.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is on the first floor and has no lift.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stazione di Busseto · 10-min walk
By train on the Fidenza–Cremona line to Busseto station, then on foot along Viale Pallavicino and Via Roma to Piazza Verdi. Intercity buses on the TEP and SETA lines.
By car
Free parking
The nearest free car park is in Piazza IV Novembre, next to the collegiate church of San Bartolomeo. In Via Roma parking is regulated by a parking disc (maximum one hour) and is prohibited on Sundays, as it is a limited traffic zone. On Tuesday and Friday mornings there is a market in Via Roma. Tourist coaches drop passengers off near Piazza IV Novembre.
The museum faces Piazza Verdi, opposite the Rocca dei Pallavicino and the Verdi monument. By car: A1 exit Fidenza–Salsomaggiore Terme (from Milan) or Fiorenzuola d'Arda (from Bologna); A21 exit Castelvetro Piacentino.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 40 min |
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| Photography | Photography and filming are prohibited; photo and television shoots must be authorised in advance. |
| Good to know | The guided tour in Italian, of about 40 minutes, is included in the ticket; for groups, booking is required. |
