Centro per l'arte contemporanea Luigi Pecci
Contemporary art centre in Prato with a permanent collection, exhibitions, library, cinema and play area.
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About the museum
The Centro Pecci in Prato is a contemporary art museum founded in 1988 and named after Luigi Pecci. The complex comprises exhibition spaces, a cinema, a library with an archive of over 60,000 volumes, a play area and a restaurant with bistro.
The centre's collection is presented through the project “Eccentrica. Le collezioni del Centro Pecci”, a selection of significant works on display until 2 January 2030. The centre also hosts exhibitions, educational activities, film screenings and initiatives for families.
Because of works on the façade, the entrance has temporarily been moved to the bistro, which can be reached from the outdoor arena.
Highlights
- Permanent collection “Eccentrica”
- Library and archive with over 60,000 volumes
- Cinema and play area (Playground)
- Bistro and restaurant
Permanent exhibition
- Eccentrica. Le collezioni del Centro Pecci – Selection of masterpieces from the Centro Pecci collections.
- Founded
- 1988
- Operated by
- Fondazione per le Arti Contemporanee in Toscana (CFAC)
- Director
- Fabio Cavallucci
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €7Under 26, over 65, organised groups of at least 12 people, students, members of Unicoop Firenze, FAI and Touring Club, teachers and students of art subjects, and holders of various partner cards |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 5 · Free admission for children under 6. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Free admission for visitors with disabilities and one companion. |
| Groups (12+ people) | €7 per personOrganised groups of at least 12 people with booking: reduced rate. Group guided tour €100 (maximum 25 people) plus the reduced ticket; schools €55 per group plus €4 per student. |
| Families | €20Family ticket: up to 2 adults and up to 3 children under 15, single admission. |
| Prato Card 4 | €16 |
| Prato Card Family | €282 adults and children under 14. |
| Prato Card 365 | €20 |
| Prato Card Young (under 25) | €10 |
Free admission also for members of the Centro, Pratomusei, holders of the Firenze Card and Membership Card, Friends of the Museo Pecci, journalists, ICOM members and professional tourist guides.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- 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 centre states its commitment to removing cultural, physical, sensory and cognitive barriers; free admission for visitors with disabilities and one companion. AT urban buses have ramps and audio announcements of stops.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €20 · Family ticket: up to 2 adults and up to 3 children under 15, single admission. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
The Playground is a shared space for all ages; family ticket and Prato Card Family.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Centro Pecci
AT urban bus line 1+ from Prato Centrale towards Centro Pecci / Repubblica, stop Centro Pecci; from Florence Santa Maria Novella take the T2 tram to Peretola airport and then the R1 bus to Prato, stop Questura.
By car
Free parking
Numerous free, unattended parking spaces in the vicinity; private coaches may stop on Viale della Repubblica.
By car: A11 motorway, exit Prato Est, then follow the signs for the Centro d'Arte Contemporanea along the Tangenziale Leonardo da Vinci towards Pistoia.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Bistro and restaurant Myo; bookshop; library and archive; cinema; play area (Playground).
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Free public guided tours every Sunday at 16:00, with ticket and online booking (suspended in August). Groups: +39 351 2516826 or edu@centropecci.it; schools: scuole@centropecci.it. |
