Art Museum

I Percorsi del Museo Civico a Palazzo Cuttica

Alexandria (AL)
included
The Palace was built in the 18th century by Marquis Cuttica di Cassine. The eighteenth-century rooms house Cesare Di Negro Carpani's archaeological collection from pre-Roman and Roman times, a precious collection of illuminated choir books and sacred vestments, important examples of sacred paintings from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and is the venue for temporary exhibitions.

The palace was built in the 18th century by Marquis Cuttica di Cassine and features a style somewhere between rococo and classicism.

It quickly became a social centre that welcomed the best minds of Alexandria. During the Napoleonic period, the palace was chosen as a home by the French General Chasseloup and later by General Despinois.

In 1806, it became the Prefecture of Marengo and was finally bought by the municipality, which housed the Prefecture, the Provincial Administration, the Financial Offices and later the Post Office and the Court.
The 18th-century rooms house some of the Civic Museum's most significant works, including Cesare Di Negro Carpani's archaeological collection from pre-Roman and Roman times, a valuable collection of illuminated choir books and sacred vestments, and important examples of sacred paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries. Very important not only from an artistic point of view, but also for the history of the Civic Museum, is the cartoon of the Apotheosis of Napoleon by Francesco Mensi, who was also the director of the Art Gallery. A section of the Museum is also dedicated to the Cabinet of Ancient, Modern and Contemporary Prints.

In addition to guided tours and educational tours for schools, the palace is also a venue for temporary exhibitions and conferences.


Hours:
Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: closed
Friday: closed
Saturday: 15:00 - 19:00
Sunday: 15:00 - 19:00
Additional information about extraordinary openings and closings:
Closed at Christmas
NB: Information may vary. Always check the museum website for up-to-date times and fees.

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  • Full price ticket: €5.00
  • Reduced ticket: €3.00

Services and accessibility

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