MUSAP – Museo Artistico Politecnico
House museum of the Circolo Artistico Politecnico in Palazzo Zapata, with Neapolitan painting and sculpture of the 19th and 20th centuries, photographs and books.
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About the museum
The Circolo Artistico Politecnico was founded in 1888, and Palazzo Zapata housed the first seat of the Neapolitan artists. The museum holds the heritage of the Foundation, built up over about three centuries, from the 19th century to the present, largely thanks to donations from the artist members of the Circle.
The route is on the second floor of the palace, in Piazza Trieste e Trento, and recreates the atmosphere of a 19th-century cultural salon, where visitors are welcomed as guests. It spans from the Belle Époque to contemporary art, and the museum presents itself as a place different from a traditional museum.
The collections include some 520 paintings and 80 sculptures, around 5,500 photographs, some 4,700 volumes, documentary items, musical instruments and period furnishings, as well as a historic archive. The Foundation also promotes exhibitions, art competitions, lectures and concerts.
Highlights
- About 520 paintings and 80 sculptures by Neapolitan artists
- Photo collection of about 5,500 photographs
- Library of about 4,700 volumes
- Period furnishings and musical instruments
- Palazzo Zapata, historic seat of the Circolo Artistico
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione permanente del Circolo Artistico Politecnico – Paintings, sculptures, photographs, books, furnishings and period instruments from the Belle Époque to contemporary art.
- Operated by
- Fondazione Circolo Artistico Politecnico Onlus
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Full price with guided tour | €7For groups of at least six people; the guide is booked through the Foundation’s office |
The museum is also supported by voluntary donations and by the 5 per mille (Italian tax allocation scheme).
Accessibility
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits must be booked by contacting the Foundation’s office. |
