Museo della Ceramica – Raccolta Civica di Terra Rossa
Municipal museum in the restored rooms of Palazzo Botton, with historic ceramics from Castellamonte and works donated by the artists of the Mostra della Ceramica.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the restored rooms of Palazzo Botton in Castellamonte, a town of ceramics and red clay. Founded as the “Raccolta Civica di Terra Rossa”, it opened to the public in 1993 and is run by the municipality.
The historic section holds ceramic fragments, stoves and fireplace fittings from the 17th to the 19th century, including the characteristic andirons known as “Franklin”. The modern section contains works by artists from all over Italy, donated during the Mostra Internazionale della Ceramica, which takes place every year, as well as terracotta pieces and stoves by local craftspeople and works by students of the Istituto d’Arte, ranging from classically inspired ceramics to postmodern everyday ware.
Highlights
- Fragments of friezes, capitals and historic tableware
- Stoves and “Franklin” andirons from the 17th to the 19th century
- Works donated by the artists of the Mostra della Ceramica
- Works by students of the Istituto d’Arte
Permanent exhibition
- Sezione storica e sezione moderna della ceramica – Ceramics and stoves from the 17th to the 19th century and modern works donated by the artists of the Mostra della Ceramica.
- Founded
- 1993
- Operated by
- Comune di Castellamonte
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
The entrance on the ground floor is barrier-free, and an accessible route for people with disabilities is provided.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
There is a bookshop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and educational workshops are available. Access is from Via Conti San Martino. |
