Art makes itself felt

The Burgundy Museum in Vercelli is looking forward to welcoming you in October with a packed cultural programme as part of the festival “Art makes itself felt”. A month packed with events, ranging from informal get-togethers and guided tours led by experts to major concerts and creative activities for children.

For all owners of Museum Subscription, the calendar offers special benefits and rates to help you discover and experience the museum’s artistic and musical heritage.

Events calendar – October 2026

• Thursday 1 October, 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm
  A coffee with… Angelica Kaufmann
  Edited by Alessia Meglio. A special moment of relaxation and culture: during the event, coffee will be served by Andreana Fashion Gallery and the rice biscuits from Ecorì.
  • Museum Subscription: Free on presentation of a valid membership card. (Non-subscribers: €7).
  • Reservation: Compulsory for this number 389.2116858.
• Sunday 4 October, 5.00 pm
  Concert by the Società del Quartetto: Britten’s piano
  With Riccardo Mussato on the piano.
  • Info and reservations: 0161 255575 / [email protected]
• Wednesday 7 October, 9.00 pm
  Opening concert of the 76th edition of the G.B. Viotti International Music Competition
  With Dominic Chamot on the piano.
  • Info and reservations: 0161 255575 / [email protected]
• Saturday 17 October, 3.00 pm
  A visit to the Borgogna Museum… with a guest
  A dramatised tour organised by Alberto Pistola (Associazione Discovery Alto Piemonte ETS), as part of the “Scopri Vercelli 2026” initiative promoted by Vercelli City Council.
  • Ticket: Admission fee (€10); free entry subject to compulsory booking (subject to availability).
  • Info and reservations: 0161.596364 / 0161.596243
• Thursday 22 October, 5.30 pm
  Book presentation Memories of an architect-bricklayer
  By Mario Bona Bona, published by Interlinea 2026.
  • Ticket: Admission free while places last.
  • Reservation: Compulsory for this number 389.2116858.
• Saturday 24 October, 11.00 am
  Guided tour of the collections
  Edited by Marta Rossini. A guided tour offering an in-depth look at the museum’s art collections.
  • Museum Subscription: Museum Pass card transfer + 5 € for the guided tour. (Non-subscribers: included in the museum admission ticket).
  • Reservation: Not compulsory. For further information, please call 389.2116858.
• Wednesday 28 October, 4.45 pm
  Art Games – A spooky afternoon… counting down to Halloween at the Museum!
  Edited by Giulia Enrico, for children aged 4 and over.
  • Cost: €7 for children; €5 for accompanying adults.
  • Reservation: Compulsory for this number 389.2116858.