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Casa museo Luigi Rossi

The Casa museo Luigi Rossi is a house museum in Tesserete, in the Capriasca region of Canton Ticino, Switzerland, dedicated to the painter and illustrator Luigi Rossi (1853–1923). The museum displays a selection of the artist's paintings, drawings, watercolours and illustrated books, including works created in the Capriasca region around his home in Biolda. The collection also includes a photographic archive of the artist's studio and documents relating to his circle, including the poet Gian Pietro Lucini. The museum hosts changing temporary exhibitions alongside its permanent offering.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Art

Opening hours

Open on the first Saturday of each month from 14:30 to 17:30.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
14:30-17:30
Sunday
Closed

Contact

Webpage
casamuseoluigirossi.ch
Address
Biolda 51, Tesserete

Access

Nearby stops

  • Tesserete, Scuole350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lugano
26m
Bellinzona
45m
Locarno
1h 9m
Zug
2h 1m
Luzern
2h 11m

FAQ

  • Is the museum open only on Saturdays?
    Yes, the Casa museo Luigi Rossi is open on the first Saturday of each month from 14:30 to 17:30. Group visits can be arranged by appointment.
  • Can I visit the museum as part of a group?
    Yes, group visits are possible by appointment. Reservations can be made by writing to info@paginedarte.ch.
  • Where can I park when visiting the museum?
    Parking is available at the top of the Biolda road, near the museum.
  • What can visitors see in the museum's collection?
    The museum displays a selection of Luigi Rossi's paintings, drawings, watercolours and illustrated books, including works created in the Capriasca region, as well as a photographic archive of the artist's studio.