Special exhibition
Le trame del dragone
A route through more than forty Chinese carpets from the imperial period and as many pieces from Xinjiang, showing how designs and colours change as one approaches central China.
MITA – Museo Internazionale del Tappeto Antico
Cultural centre in Brescia near the railway station, founded by the Fondazione Tassara around the Zaleski Collection of more than 1,300 antique carpets.
Have only individual sections read aloud
Opening hours unknownFree admission
Current exhibitions
About the museum
The MITA was founded at the wish of the Fondazione Tassara as a centre devoted to textile artefacts of universal value, in the Don Bosco district of Brescia, a few steps from the railway station. The museum opened in October 2023 and hosts exhibitions, meetings, lectures and performances.
The heart of the museum is the Zaleski Collection, assembled by Romain Zaleski over more than fifty years and still growing. It comprises more than 1,300 carpets dating from the late fifteenth to the early twentieth century. The seven major production areas represented are Europe and North Africa, Persia, Anatolia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, India, China and Japan, with examples ranging from large palace or mosque carpets to small prayer rugs.
The MITA is also active in research, restoration, cataloguing and scientific collaborations, and offers a virtual museum online that allows the collection to be explored along personalised routes. The collection has been shown in various exhibitions and is frequently lent to international shows.
Highlights
- Zaleski Collection with more than 1,300 carpets from the 15th to the early 20th century
- Seven production areas, from Anatolia to Persia and from India to China
- Large palace and mosque carpets and small prayer rugs
- Virtual museum online with customisable routes
- Location a few steps from Brescia railway station
- Founded
- 2023
- Operated by
- Fondazione Tassara
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission to the exhibitions is free; for events and conferences the conditions stated on the individual pages apply.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stazione FS (metropolitana) · 2-min walk
Brescia's railway and high-speed station is less than a minute on foot away; the metro stop “Stazione FS” is under two minutes away. Urban bus lines 1, 2, 3 and 7 and several suburban routes stop near the station.
By car
Parking available
Public car parks and private garages are available nearby, within a few minutes on foot.
Urban cycle paths with racks and bike stands are located near the station.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Groups of at least 10 people can request a free guided tour; the museum also welcomes schools and associations and offers workshops and educational activities. |
