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MUSEO DI PALAZZO D’ARCO

Mantua (MN)
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The palace, the splendid residence of the counts of Arco, as it appears today in its imposing façade and interior structures, was built between 1784 and The residence of the counts of Arco is an outstanding example of neoclassical architecture in Mantua. The charm of the patrician residence is intact in the rooms still perfectly furnished with the family collections. A hidden gem is the Sala dello Zodiaco, a Renaissance masterpiece by G.M. Falconetto.

The historic residence of the Counts of Arco, the palace is an outstanding example of neoclassical architecture. It was inhabited until 1973, the year in which Countess Giovanna d'Arco, the last descendant of the lineage, died. The charm of the patrician residence is intact: the visit winds its way through the numerous rooms of the House Museum that preserve the original furnishings, the prestigious picture gallery, porcelain and precious silverware. The Music Room with its magnificent instruments, the Victorian Red Room, the Library and finally the well-stocked Kitchen surprise the visitor, who is plunged into an atmosphere of times gone by. From spring 2023, the antique clothes of the Counts of Arc will also be on display. In addition, the Natural Science Museum and the Zodiac Hall, a Renaissance masterpiece by G.M. Falconetto.


Hours:
Monday: 09:30 - 13:00
Tuesday: 14:30 - 18:00
Wednesday: 09:30 - 13:00 | 14:30 - 18:00
Thursday: 09:30 - 13:00 | 14:30 - 18:00
Friday: 09:30 - 13:00 | 14:30 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 - 13:00 | 14:30 - 18:00
Sunday: 09:30 - 13:00 | 14:30 - 18:00

Additional information opening hours:

Open on all public holidays except Christmas

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Piazza Carlo D'Arco 4 Mantua (MN)

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Exhibitions in this location

Akihiko Takeda. Art jewellery

An exhibition as precious as a talisman: Akihiko Takeda - Jewels of Art brings ninety-four new works by the artist Akihiko Takeda to Mantua...
MUSEO DI PALAZZO D’ARCO
Mantova (MN)
13.09.2025 - 06.01.2026

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