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At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1924
- Founder
- Antonio Avena
- Area
- 2,700 m²
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 45°26′24″ N, 10°59′16″ E
- Address
- Corso Castelvecchio, 2, 37121 Verona
History and description
Castelvecchio Museum (Italian: Museo Civico di Castelvecchio) is a museum in Verona, northern Italy, located in the eponymous medieval castle. Restoration by the architect Carlo Scarpa between 1959 and 1973 has enhanced the appearance of the building and exhibits. Scarpa's architectural style is visible in the details for doorways, staircases, furnishings, and even fixtures designed to hold a specific piece of artwork. The renovation carefully balanced new and old, revealing the history of the original building where appropriate. Unusual at the time, this approach has now become a common approach to renovation.
Collection
The museum displays a collection of sculpture, statues, paintings, ancient weapons, ceramics, gold works, miniatures and some old bells.
Sculptures, mostly from the Romanesque period of Verona, include:
Sepulchre of the Sts. Sergius and Bacchus, basrelief from 1179.
"Crucifix", a 14th-century tuff work by the so-called Master of Sant'Anastasia, from the church of San Giacomo in Tomba.
"St. Cecilia and Catherina", from the same Master of St. Anastasia.
Equestrian statue of Cangrande I della Scala, coming from complex of the Scaliger Tombs.
There are also numerous paintings and frescoes from the 14th century.
2015 Theft and Recovery
In November 2015, seventeen Old Master paintings, including works by Rubens, Tintoretto and Mantegna, were stolen in an armed robbery. Ukrainian border guards recovered all of the works in May 2016 near Odesa; they were returned to Verona in December 2016.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castelvecchio Museum».
Timeline
- 1924Founded and opened
People
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Verona Porta NuovaTrain, nearest
1.3 km as the crow flies
Castelvecchio MuseumCorso Castelvecchio, 2, 37121 Verona
Aeroporto Valerio Catullo di Verona-Villafranca9.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
- Free 1st Sunday
- UNESCO
Frequently asked questions
Where is Castelvecchio Museum?
Castelvecchio Museum is in Verona, in the province of Verona (Veneto), Italy. Address: Corso Castelvecchio, 2, 37121 Verona. GPS coordinates: 45.44000, 10.98778.
What are the opening hours of Castelvecchio Museum?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–18:00. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Castelvecchio Museum?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Castelvecchio Museum wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is partly wheelchair accessible.
How old is Castelvecchio Museum?
Wikidata dates it to 1924.
What else is there to see near Castelvecchio Museum?
Nearby you’ll find: Castelvecchio (100 m away), Arco dei Gavi (100 m away), Domus romana di piazza Castelvecchio (100 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Verona, castelvecchio, museo 01 — Sailko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20200101 Verona Museo di Castelvecchio 1 — Zebra.71, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Camminamento di ronda, Verona - Museo di Castelvecchio - 2023-09-09 11-23-31 001 — Nicola Quirico, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelvecchio CorteBalconata — MartinucciG92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelvecchio IngressoPonte — MartinucciG92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelvecchio piccoloAtrio — MartinucciG92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelvecchio TorreVistaBalconata — MartinucciG92, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelvecchio Wikigita Verona 22-09-2018 f21 — Marcok, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castelvecchio-Lapide demolizione Arco dei Gavi-XE3F2489a — Claconvr, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences