Studio Moretti Caselli – Museo-laboratorio di vetrate artistiche
Workshop-museum of stained glass in a 15th-century building in Perugia, active for five generations, with drawings, kilns and original colours.
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About the museum
The studio was founded in 1859, when Francesco Moretti, after studying at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Perugia, was called to restore the stained-glass windows of the cathedral of Todi. Driven by his interest in this art, in 1861 he bought from the Università libera di Perugia the stone building on Via Fatebenefratelli that still houses the workshop today: the studio on the ground floor and the family home on the upper floor.
The craft was passed down from generation to generation: from Francesco Moretti (1833–1917) to his grandson Lodovico Caselli, to the daughters Rosa Moretti Caselli and Cecilia Caselli, and then to Anna Matilde Falsettini and her daughter Maddalena Forenza. The family made stained-glass windows for important places in Umbria, including the cathedral of Perugia, the cathedral of Orvieto, the basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli and the Lower Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi. Among the masterpieces is the Ritratto di Margherita di Savoia of 1881, while the Last Supper of 1925–1930 for the Glendale cemetery in Los Angeles bears witness to the reputation reached as far as California.
The studio retains its 15th-century appearance and the period frescoes restored by Francesco Moretti. Visitors see photographs, sketches and drawings of the windows, art objects linked to the family's interests, such as music and photography, and the tools, kilns and colours of the workshop, which is still in use.
Highlights
- Stained-glass workshop active since 1859
- Original tools, kilns and colours still in use
- Ritratto di Margherita di Savoia (1881) by Francesco Moretti
- Photographs, sketches and drawings of the windows
- 15th-century building with restored frescoes
Permanent exhibition
- Studio-laboratorio e vetrate Moretti Caselli – Historic workshop with drawings, photographs, tools and kilns for painted stained glass.
- Founded
- 1859
- Operated by
- Studio Moretti Caselli
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,950
Admission & discounts
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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 15th-century building is not easily accessible by wheelchair; it is advisable to arrange the visit in advance.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The studio is in the historic centre of Perugia, on Via Fatebenefratelli.
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 | Visits by reservation, by telephone or by writing to the studio. |
