Museo Primo Conti

About the museum

The museum is housed in the 15th-century Villa Le Coste in Fiesole, which for many years was the home of the painter Primo Conti. The villa was bought in 1945 and became the seat of the Foundation when it was established in 1980, thanks to the donation of the Conti family, as a centre for documentation and research on the historical avant-gardes of the early 20th century. The Foundation has two sections: the Museum, with the master's works, and the Archive, with a specialized library.

The museum holds 66 paintings and 163 drawings by Primo Conti, covering a period from 1911, the year of his debut with an early self-portrait, to 1985. The route follows his early studies of the human figure, his first interest in Fauvism and the Futurist period, the recovery of form and expressive techniques, and the lively, lyrical painting of his final years. It allows the visitor to follow the development of Italian and European art of the 20th century through a single artist.

The villa also houses the Studio del Maestro, home to art workshops for children; the ground-floor spaces and the villa park are available for events.

Highlights

• 66 paintings and 163 drawings by Primo Conti (1911–1985)
• Works from the Futurist period to mature painting
• Studio del Maestro in the 15th-century Villa Le Coste
• Archive and library on the historical avant-gardes of the 20th century

Founded

1987

Operated by

Fondazione Primo Conti ETS

Admission & discounts

Free admission: Every first and third Thursday of the month, 10:00–13:00, and during the European Heritage Days at the same times, with prior notice by phone to the museum's number.

The museum is part of the Firenzecard circuit.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• 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

Educational activities for schools are listed as accessible to people with disabilities and blind people.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Kids’ birthday parties

Art workshops for primary and lower secondary schools, and birthday parties with a workshop for children aged 4 to 12 in the Studio del Maestro.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

The ground-floor spaces of the villa and the park host conferences, company meetings, gatherings, round tables, educational workshops, dinners, aperitifs and children's birthdays.

Plan your visit