Cantonale Pinacoteca Giovanni Züst

The Pinacoteca cantonale Giovanni Züst in Rancate, Switzerland, is the leading centre in Canton Ticino for the study of ancient art of the region, from the Renaissance to the 19th century. Its permanent collection brings together works by artists active in Ticino from the 17th to the 19th century, donated to the State by collector Giovanni Züst in 1966. Highlights include works by Giovanni Serodine, Giuseppe Antonio Petrini and Antonio Rinaldi. The museum also regularly presents high-quality temporary exhibitions and offers guided tours and educational programmes for schools.

Families and Kids

The Pinacoteca offers educational activities and workshops for children and young people of all school levels, with specialised staff. During summer, special art programmes are organised for children aged 6 to 12. Admission is free for all Ticino schools.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations
    • Free entrance: No

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00; Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00. Closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-12:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
14:00-17:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
Wednesday
10:00-12:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
14:00-17:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
Thursday
10:00-12:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
14:00-17:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
Friday
10:00-12:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
14:00-17:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
Saturday
10:00-12:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
14:00-18:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
Sunday
10:00-12:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)
14:00-18:00 (22 March - 23 August 2026)

Contact

Webpage
ti.ch
Address
Via Pinacoteca Züst 2, 6862 Rancate

Access

Nearby stops

  • Rancate, Piazza S. Stefano150 meters walking distance
  • Mendrisio1250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lugano
16m
Bellinzona
34m
Locarno
49m
Zug
1h 48m
Luzern
1h 58m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours available for groups and can they be arranged outside opening hours?
    Yes, guided tours for groups can also take place outside opening hours. Booking is mandatory. Tours cost CHF 100 in Italian during opening hours, CHF 150 in Italian outside hours, weekends and holidays, and CHF 180 in other languages (German, French, English).
  • Does the museum offer educational activities for schools?
    Yes, the Pinacoteca offers a wide range of educational activities designed for children and young people of all school levels, with the mediation of specialised staff. Admission is free for all Ticino schools.
  • Is the museum accessible by train?
    Rancate can be reached by train on the Milan-Como-Lugano line, getting off at Mendrisio station, about 10 minutes on foot or by post bus.
  • Does the museum host temporary exhibitions in addition to the permanent collection?
    Yes, in addition to the permanent collection, the Pinacoteca regularly presents temporary exhibitions on themes that, starting from regional culture, open along European paths from the Renaissance to the early 20th century.

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