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Museo d'arte Mendrisio

The Museo d'arte Mendrisio is an art museum in Mendrisio, Switzerland, housed in the historic Servite convent complex. Founded in 1982, it presents temporary exhibitions dedicated to major 20th-century masters and contemporary artists, as well as displays showcasing its own collection. The museum holds a collection of over 5,000 works spanning from the 16th century to contemporary production, including more than 600 'Trasparenti' paintings used in the UNESCO-listed Holy Week processions. Its venues include Casa Pessina for photography exhibitions and Casa Croci, home of the Museo del Trasparente.

Families and Kids

The museum offers educational paths for schools and periodic playful activities for school-age children to discover the current exhibition. Free educational activities are available for kindergarten, primary and middle school classes.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. Closed on Mondays (except public holidays).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-12:00 / 14:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-18:00

Admission fees

14 CHF
Adult admission
12 CHF
Reduced admission
0 CHF
Free up to 18 years, AMS, ICOM, ASSSA, Swiss Museum Pass, Visarte

Contact

Webpage
museo.mendrisio.ch
Email
museo@mendrisio.ch
Address
Piazzetta dei Serviti 1, 6850 Mendrisio

Access

Nearby stops

  • Mendrisio, S. Giovanni0 meters walking distance
  • Mendrisio S. Martino900 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lugano
18m
Bellinzona
38m
Locarno
56m
Zug
1h 54m
Luzern
2h 4m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, guided tours of the current exhibitions can be booked at any time. Groups of up to 25 people cost CHF 100 plus a reduced ticket (free for under 18). Guided tours for secondary schools cost CHF 60. Booking is required by writing to museo@mendrisio.ch.
  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, the exhibition spaces, library, toilets and shop of the Museo d'arte Mendrisio are accessible to wheelchairs. The museum staff is available to assist in planning and organizing the visit.
  • Are there activities for children and families at the museum?
    Yes, the museum organizes educational paths for schools (kindergarten, primary and middle school) during temporary exhibitions, as well as periodic activities for school-age children to discover the current exhibition in a playful way. Free educational activities are offered for kindergarten, primary and middle schools.
  • Does the museum host cultural events besides exhibitions?
    Yes, the museum's cultural offering is enriched by lectures, meetings and conferences, as well as performing arts shows. These include the 'Jazz in mostra' events, where musicians interact with the exhibited works, and the 'Concerti dei Serviti' classical music season.
  • What are the other venues of the museum?
    Besides the main seat in the Servite convent complex, the museum includes Casa Pessina in Ligornetto, which presents photography exhibitions, and Casa Croci, home of the Museo del Trasparente, which houses a permanent exhibition of the 'Trasparenti' paintings used in the Holy Week processions.