Museo Civico di Bassano del Grappa

About the museum

The Museo Civico di Bassano del Grappa is one of the oldest museums in the Veneto and, since 1828, has been the artistic and cultural heart of the city. It is housed in the former convent complex of San Francesco, one of the most recognisable places in Bassano, next to the church of the same name.

Over the centuries the collections have grown thanks to donations, bequests and acquisitions, and now include thousands of historical, artistic and documentary items ranging from prehistory to the Renaissance, from realist painting to the experiments of contemporary masters.

Among the most important groups is the collection of Jacopo Bassano and his sons, a family of painters at the heart of the Venetian Renaissance, the largest and most important in the world. Another group is devoted to Antonio Canova, with statues, paintings, drawings, books and letters documenting his creative process. The museum also holds works by Guariento, Lorenzo Lotto, Artemisia Gentileschi, Giambattista Tiepolo, Alessandro Magnasco and Francesco Hayez, a rich archaeological collection including the Chini collection, the section on the history of the city and an important collection of drawings and prints.

Highlights

• The largest collection in the world of Jacopo Bassano and his sons
• Statues, paintings, drawings and letters by Antonio Canova
• Chini archaeological collection
• Paintings by Lotto, Artemisia Gentileschi, Tiepolo and Hayez
• Collection of drawings and prints
• Housed in the former convent of San Francesco

Permanent exhibition

• Collezioni permanenti del Museo Civico – Paintings by Jacopo Bassano and his sons, works and documents by Canova, the Chini archaeological collection, a section on the history of the city and a collection of drawings and prints.

Founded

1828

Operated by

Comune di Bassano del Grappa – Musei Civici

Visitors per year

approx. 47,572

Admission & discounts

The ticket includes the Chini archaeological collection and the section on the history of the city. The rate of €8 (reduced €6, young people €3) for the Museo Civico alone is stated as valid from 1 to 23 October 2026 and cannot be bought online; with a temporary exhibition on, the ticket is €13. Residents of Bassano del Grappa enter free when there are no temporary exhibitions. Free admission for children up to the age of 10 when accompanied, people with recognised disabilities and their companion, companions of groups of at least 15 people, school teachers and university lecturers with their students, journalists registered with the professional order, ICOM members, holders of the MBA Club Card, licensed guides and tour escorts, and other categories specified by the museum. Reduction for AreaArte Card, FAI, Touring Club Italiano, over 65s, residents of Bassano del Grappa, groups of at least 15 people and other partner categories.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The exhibition rooms and educational classrooms are fully accessible. A wheelchair is available at the cloakroom. People with reduced mobility enter from Via Museo 8, after notifying +39 338 501 4955 in advance.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

From the station, walk along Via Chilesotti (100 m), Viale delle Fosse (100 m) and Via Jacopo da Ponte (500 m) to Piazza Garibaldi. The museum is next to the church of San Francesco. By car: SS47 towards Padua, Bassano exit; from the A4 towards Padua and then SS47 towards Trento; from the A27, Treviso Sud exit and SR53; from the A31, Dueville exit and SP248. Airports: Treviso (50 km), Venice (70 km), Verona (100 km).

Amenities & dining

• Coat check
• Wi-Fi

Free cloakroom on the ground floor, compulsory for luggage, backpacks, umbrellas and large bags. Wi-Fi available after registration. Eating or drinking in the rooms is not allowed.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

The Musei Civici make their spaces available for cultural and commercial events, conferences, dinners, concerts and civil weddings. Request a quote from the administration and general affairs office.

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