Collezioni Comunali d'Arte
Civic picture gallery in the rooms of Palazzo d'Accursio, with works from the 13th century to the early 20th century, and the Galleria Vidoniana with paintings by Donato Creti.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Collezioni Comunali d'Arte are housed in Palazzo d'Accursio, the city hall on Piazza Maggiore, in the apartments that were occupied by the cardinal legate from the 16th century until 1859. The original core dates to 1744, when Marcantonio Collina Sbaraglia gave the Senate of Bologna a series of canvases by Donato Creti.
The route gathers paintings, objects, furniture, porcelain and textiles from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. Among the oldest works are medieval painted crosses and panels by Vitale da Bologna and Jacopo di Paolo, followed by paintings of the 15th and early 16th centuries and numerous Emilian works of the 17th century.
The Galleria Vidoniana holds 18 canvases with mythological and allegorical subjects by Donato Creti, which form the nucleus from which the collection originated. The Collections are part of the system of the Musei Civici d'Arte Antica of the Comune di Bologna.
Highlights
- Galleria Vidoniana with 18 mythological and allegorical canvases by Donato Creti
- Painted crosses and panels by Vitale da Bologna and Jacopo di Paolo
- Emilian paintings of the 17th century
- Porcelain, furniture and textiles from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century
- Historic rooms of the cardinal legate's apartments
Permanent exhibitions
- Galleria Vidoniana – Eighteen mythological and allegorical canvases by Donato Creti, the original nucleus of the collections.
- Percorso delle Collezioni Comunali d'Arte – Paintings, objects, furniture, porcelain and textiles from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century, in the rooms of the cardinal legate's apartments.
- Founded
- 1936
- Operated by
- Comune di Bologna – Musei Civici d'Arte Antica
- Visitors per year
- approx. 60,185
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3 |
| Visit with audio guide to the Torre dell'Orologio and the Collezioni Comunali d'Arte (booking required) | €10Reduced €7 (children aged 4–11, over-65s, university students, school classes, groups of at least 6 people with a guide); combined with the guided tour of Palazzo d'Accursio €6 |
Free admission with the Bologna Welcome Card EASY or PLUS, for children aged 0 to 3, authorised tourist guides, and people with disabilities with a companion (for the latter, booking by email at booking@bolognawelcome.it).
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
For the combined route with the Torre dell'Orologio, organised by Bologna Welcome, there is no lift; information at booking@bolognawelcome.it.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
|---|
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| Good to know | The combined visit with the Torre dell'Orologio includes an audio guide to be used with your own smartphone and earphones (Italian, English, Spanish, French); the meeting point is in the Sala Farnese, on the second floor of Palazzo d'Accursio. Arrive 5 minutes before the chosen time. |
