Pinacoteca civica di Ascoli Piceno
Picture gallery in the Palazzo Arringo in Ascoli Piceno with more than 800 works on display, including paintings by Crivelli and Titian and the cope of Niccolò IV.
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About the museum
The Pinacoteca civica di Ascoli Piceno was officially founded on 4 August 1861 on the initiative of two local artists from Ascoli, Giorgio Paci and Giulio Gabrielli. It has always been housed in the imposing Palazzo Arringo, on Piazza Arringo, next to the city’s most important civic and religious buildings. The first works came from the collections of monasteries that were suppressed in January 1861.
The collection grew during the 20th century thanks to donations, deposits and bequests: in 1909 the Gabrielli donation of prints and drawings, in 1917 a deposit from the Galleria d’Arte Moderna di Roma and in 1920 the Ceci bequest. Today more than 800 objects are on display.
The most celebrated piece is the 13th-century cope of English manufacture that Pope Niccolò IV gave to the cathedral of Ascoli in 1288. Among the paintings, the two triptychs by Carlo Crivelli from Valle Castellana stand out, along with “Salita al Calvario” by Cola dell’Amatrice (1527), “San Francesco riceve le stimmate” by Titian, the “Annunciazione” by Guido Reni and the “Passeggiata amorosa” by Pellizza da Volpedo (1901). There are also works by Strozzi, De Ferrari, Magnasco, Mancini, Morelli and Palizzi.
Highlights
- Cope of Niccolò IV, English manufacture, 13th century
- Two triptychs by Carlo Crivelli from Valle Castellana
- “San Francesco riceve le stimmate” by Titian
- “Salita al Calvario” by Cola dell’Amatrice (1527)
- “Annunciazione” by Guido Reni
- “Passeggiata amorosa” by Pellizza da Volpedo (1901)
Permanent exhibition
- Collezione permanente della Pinacoteca – More than 800 works from the Middle Ages to the 19th century and the early 20th century, including the cope of Niccolò IV, the Crivelli triptychs and paintings by Titian, Reni and Pellizza da Volpedo.
- Founded
- 1861
- Operated by
- Comune di Ascoli Piceno
- Visitors per year
- approx. 15,703
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €7 |
| Students & apprentices | €2Reduced ticket of €2 for schools. |
| Standard ticket, residents | €8 |
| Reduced ticket, residents | €5 |
| Combined museum ticket (standard) | €20Reduced €14; standard ticket for residents €15. |
The website does not list reduced or free categories. The Civic Museums accept 18app and the Carta del Docente.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The Education Department of the Civic Museums offers learning activities and workshops for children.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
At the Infopoint (Piazza Arringo 7) there is a bookshop and rental of audio guides and bicycles.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | At the Infopoint you can rent audio guides and book visits with certified guides; the Education Department offers learning activities for adults, children and schools. |
