Museo Acerbo delle Ceramiche di Castelli
Civic museum in Loreto Aprutino with the collection of Castelli majolica from Abruzzo, assembled by Baron Giacomo Acerbo, from the 16th to the 18th century.
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About the museum
The Museo Acerbo, opened on 19 February 2000, brings together three ancient and important collections of Abruzzo majolica, enlarged by acquisitions and donations from Baron Giacomo Acerbo dell'Aterno (Loreto Aprutino 1888 – Rome 1969). It is one of the museums of the Musei Civici di Loreto Aprutino complex, run by a foundation established in 1998.
The collection makes it possible to follow the historical and stylistic evolution of the workshops of Castelli, driven by dynasties of artists and potters, and of the other production centres derived from or influenced by them. It spans from the early 16th century to the affirmation, between the 17th and 18th centuries, of the illustrative and naturalistic vein of Baroque taste.
Among the works are rare examples in the compendiary style, a large inkwell dated 1588 and an important collection of pharmacy jars and fine majolica in rocaille taste, with works by masters such as Carl'Antonio, Anastasio and Liborio Grue.
Highlights
- Castelli majolica from the 16th to the 18th century
- Works of the Grue dynasty (Carl'Antonio, Anastasio, Liborio)
- Large inkwell dated 1588
- Collection of pharmacy jars
- Fine majolica in rocaille taste
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione di maioliche di Castelli – Abruzzo majolica from the 16th to the 18th century, with parade plates, pharmacy jars, decorated tiles and works from the Grue and Cappelletti workshops.
- Founded
- 2000
- Operated by
- Fondazione dei Musei Civici di Loreto Aprutino
- Visitors per year
- approx. 1,419
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €2children aged 8 to 14 |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 7 · Free under 8 when accompanied by parents; reduced for ages 8 to 14. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and one companion. |
| Groups (11+ people) | –25% discount for groups of more than 10 people. |
| Combined ticket for 2 museums | €8 |
| Combined ticket for 3 museums | €9 |
| Combined ticket for 4 museums | €10€15 including the catalogue of the Museo Acerbo's collection of Castelli ceramics. |
Free admission also for residents of Loreto Aprutino during ordinary opening hours. 25% discount for members of Touring Club Italiano, FAI, Archeoclub d'Italia, Arci, CTG, Endas, UNPLI and Italia Nostra with a valid membership card. Discounts and reductions cannot be combined.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
In 2024 the museum presented tactile and speaking ceramics from the collection, designed to make the works accessible to everyone.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
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| Good to know | The Musei Civici offer educational workshops for schools (for example on the spolvero technique, i.e. pouncing, and on heraldry), available on request via info@museiciviciloretoaprutino.it. |
