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Villa dei Cedri Museum

The Villa dei Cedri Museum in Bellinzona, Switzerland, is an art museum housed in a historic villa surrounded by a large park. Its permanent collection spans works from the 16th century to the present, with a particular focus on works on paper and graphic art. The museum also presents changing temporary exhibitions and hosts art installations in its park, exploring the dialogue between art and nature. The surrounding garden, an urban oasis, is an integral part of the museum experience.

Families and Kids

The museum offers family-friendly activities including creative ateliers and workshops in the park, a playground, and birthday parties at the museum. Educational activities for school groups are adapted to the age of the children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
villacedri.ch

Access

Nearby stops

  • Ravecchia, Paese300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bellinzona
11m
Lugano
29m
Locarno
46m
Zug
1h 31m
Luzern
1h 41m

FAQ

  • Does the museum offer guided tours?
    Yes, the museum regularly offers guided tours, including free guided tours with admission ticket on certain Sundays, as well as guided tours of the villa and park and family tours of the current exhibition.
  • Are there activities for children and families?
    Yes, the museum offers family activities such as ateliers and workshops, a playground in the park, and birthday parties at the museum. Educational activities for school groups are also available.
  • Can the museum be visited with an audio guide?
    Yes, the museum offers an audio guide to discover the museum and its collections.
  • Is the park of Villa dei Cedri open to the public?
    Yes, the park is an urban oasis and an integral part of the museum, hosting art installations and offering a playground for children.
  • Does the museum offer educational activities for schools?
    Yes, the museum offers interactive guided tours and specific educational projects for school groups, developed according to the themes of the current exhibition, with workshops on printing and nature themes.