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Museum of the Chapter of canons in the Duomo complex in Verona, with paintings, sculptures and archaeological finds, visitable together with the Biblioteca Capitolare.
October 1, 2026 – January 12, 2027
The exhibition traces the connection of the Veronese scholar Scipione Maffei with the Capitolare, through codices he rediscovered in 1712, book bequests, autographs, first editions and his handwritten notes.
The Museo Canonicale houses the works of art and objects that belonged to the Chapter of Verona cathedral. The collection was built mainly from bequests by canons and private individuals starting in the 17th century; the most important gift was the bequest of canon Stefano Trentossi in 1673, who assigned 62 paintings to the sacristy of the Duomo.
Over time the works moved several times: in 1820 most of the holdings were placed in the hall of the Biblioteca Capitolare, and in 1856 in the meeting room of the canons, where they remained until the Second World War. After the war the museum found a place in the restored building of the Biblioteca Capitolare and was inaugurated on 12 April 1988 with about seventy paintings and sculptures.
An extension in 2000 added archaeological material and sacred furnishings never displayed before. Among the works are a Romanesque sculpture of the 12th century, paintings by Antonio Badile, Michele da Verona, Liberale da Verona, Francesco Morone and Paolo Farinati, the terrestrial and celestial globes by Doppelmayer of 1728 and the portrait of Scipione Maffei by Fra Galgario. The route ends in 15th-century underground rooms with archaeological finds, some coming from early Christian churches below.
| Adults | €7 |
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| Reduced | €6Children aged 11 to 14 and holders of VeronaCard, FAI, AMEI, the CRAL of the Comune di Verona, or a ticket to Palazzo Maffei or Giardino Giusti |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 10 · Children aged 11 to 14. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission with a disability card and for one certified companion. |
| Guided tour (1 hour 45 minutes, by reservation) | €15Reduced €10; €13 with VeronaCard, ICOM, FAI, or the CRAL of the Comune di Verona. |
| Walk with the Prefect (3 hours, by reservation) | €25Reduced €10. |
The ticket includes the Biblioteca Capitolare and the Museo Canonicale. Free admission also for ICOM members and licensed tourist guides in Italy.
The route may not be fully accessible: people with mobility impairments are invited to contact the Foundation before buying tickets.
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| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.75 hrs |
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| Good to know | Self-guided visits to the monumental hall and exhibition spaces. Booking by e-mail is mandatory for groups of more than 6 people and for groups with an external guide. Guided tours start with at least 10 participants. |
