Museo della Ceramica Giuseppe Roi

About the museum

Since 1992 the Museo della Ceramica has been housed in Palazzo Sturm, an 18th-century residence on the River Brenta, and occupies the piano nobile (main floor) of the building. It holds the city’s ceramic collections, which were transferred to and displayed in the palazzo from that year. In 2010 the museum was expanded thanks to the bequest of ceramic objects from the Vicenza marquis Giuseppe Roi (1924–2009), after whom it is named.

The collection comprises about 1,200 pieces of majolica, porcelain and earthenware, displayed in chronological order in more than ten rooms, with sections devoted to the different production techniques. The route includes medieval fragments, majolica from the Manardi workshops of the 17th and 18th centuries, and tiles, including Dutch ones, which serve for comparison with other European production.

The most substantial holding is the majolica produced by the Antonibon between the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum also illustrates Italian majolica of the 18th century, that of Laterza and the earthenware of the 19th century, and devotes ample space to the production of Nove, Bassano and Vicenza from the early to mid-20th century, followed by a contemporary section. The veranda houses earthenware in an eclectic style, and the old kitchen displays popular dishes.

Highlights

• Majolica by the Antonibon (18th–19th century)
• About 1,200 ceramics in more than ten rooms
• Bequest of the marquis Giuseppe Roi
• Production of Nove, Bassano and Vicenza in the 20th century
• Veranda with eclectic earthenware and old kitchen with popular dishes

Operated by

Comune di Bassano del Grappa – Musei Civici

Admission & discounts

The ticket is the one for Palazzo Sturm, which also houses the Museo della Ceramica Giuseppe Roi. Residents of Bassano del Grappa enter free of charge. Free admission for accompanied minors up to the age of 10, people with recognised disabilities and their companion, accompanying adults of groups of at least 15 people, teachers of school groups and university lecturers with their students, journalists registered with their professional order, ICOM members, holders of the MBA Club Card, licensed guides and tour escorts, and other categories specified by the museum. Reduced rate 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 the teaching rooms of Palazzo Sturm are fully accessible. People with mobility disabilities enter from Vicolo Schiavonetti 10, after notifying +39 0424 519940.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Palazzo Sturm is in the centre of Bassano del Grappa, with a view over the River Brenta and the Ponte degli Alpini. Directions by car and from the railway station are on the website of the Musei Civici.

Amenities & dining

• Coat check
• Wi-Fi

Free cloakroom at the Museo Civico. Wi-Fi of the Musei Civici is available after registration. Eating or drinking is not permitted in the rooms.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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