Museo Gigi Guadagnucci
Museum in Villa Rinchiostra in Massa dedicated to the sculptor Gigi Guadagnucci, with a selection of his marble works.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in Villa Rinchiostra, in the park of the same name in Massa. The villa was originally a hunting lodge and was turned into a residence in 1675 for Teresa Pamphili, to a design by Alessandro Bergamini. The garden was later enriched by Alderano I and Ricciarda Gonzaga; its decline began in 1722 with the removal of the statues, and during the Napoleonic occupation of Massa the marble furnishings were also at risk.
The museum opened in 2015, on the centenary of the birth of Gigi Guadagnucci (Massa, 1915 – 2013), one of the great Italian sculptors of the 20th century who worked in marble. He trained in France and lived for a long time in Paris. The works on display come from the donation made in 2012 to the Comune di Massa by the artist and his wife.
The collection presents a selection of marble sculptures. The museum also offers educational activities for the public, schools, adults and vulnerable audiences, as well as a route with a storyteller and museum theatre workshops.
Highlights
- Marble sculptures by Gigi Guadagnucci
- 17th-century villa in the park of Villa Rinchiostra
- Educational activities for schools, adults and vulnerable audiences
- Route with a storyteller
Permanent exhibition
- Sculture di Gigi Guadagnucci – Selection of marble works by the Massa-born sculptor, donated to the Comune di Massa in 2012.
- Founded
- 2015
- Operated by
- Comune di Massa
- Visitors per year
- approx. 3,584
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Young people aged 18 to 25, tourists with a tourist tax voucher, groups of more than 20 people, partner associations and organisations |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for people with disabilities and for their companion when needed. |
Free admission: First Sunday of each month
Free admission also for tourist guides, teachers and accompanying adults of school groups, school groups, university students of architecture, humanities and philosophy, fine arts and related courses, journalists, police forces, cultural heritage officials, ICOM members, supporters and members of the Amici del museo association, and anyone celebrating a birthday on the day of the visit.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- 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
There is a car park with spaces reserved for people with disabilities; to use it, you must book by email or telephone.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
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 visits for groups must be booked by email at least three days in advance. Programmes are available for schools, adults and vulnerable audiences. |
