Museo delle Armi Luigi Marzoli

About the museum

The museum was founded on the bequest of Brescian entrepreneur Luigi Marzoli, who died in 1965 and who had assembled over his lifetime a collection of antique weapons of great value. It is housed in the Mastio Visconteo, the tower of the Castle of Brescia that dominates the city from the Cidneo hill.

The route extends over two levels with ten rooms. The collection includes helmets, armour, swords, halberds, firearms and parade shields, with a room devoted to luxury weapons and many pieces made in the Brescian area, which from the 15th to the 18th century was one of the largest European centres of weapons production. Medieval frescoes survive in the hall of the Mastio, and from the ground floor the remains of an ancient Roman temple can be seen.

The museum is part of the civic museums run by the Fondazione Brescia Musei. It is also possible to walk the outer circuit of the castle's fortifications from the Castle.

Highlights

• 15th-century armour and parade shields
• Helmets, swords, halberds and firearms from Brescia
• Room of luxury weapons
• Medieval frescoes in the hall of the Mastio
• Remains of a Roman temple visible from the ground floor

Permanent exhibition

• Collezione di armi e armature – Armour, helmets, swords, halberds, firearms and parade shields, with particular attention to the Brescian arms tradition between the 15th and 18th centuries.

Founded

1969

Operated by

Fondazione Brescia Musei

Visitors per year

approx. 39,012

Admission & discounts

The Brescia Musei Museum Ticket (€15, valid until 22 August 2027) covers the Museum of Arms and other civic museums. Free admission for Brescia residents (excluding groups), municipal employees and holders of the Brescia Card or Abbonamento Musei Lombardia.

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

The ticket gives access to an accessible multimedia guide (EasyGuide); information on physical accessibility is published in the dedicated section of Brescia Musei.

Kids & families

• Baby changing facilities

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Coat check

Events & venue rental

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