Museo artistico industriale 'Filippo Palizzi'

The Museo artistico industriale Filippo Palizzi is an art museum in Naples focused on industrial arts and applied crafts. The collection includes ceramics, ancient artifacts, and textiles arranged across several exhibition areas.

The museum was founded in 1882 as a center for industrial arts and craftsmanship. Over time, the collection expanded to include ancient finds from various parts of southern Italy and rare textiles from abroad.

The museum houses works that reflect the artistic traditions of southern Italy, including ceramics from different periods and regions. Visitors can see how craftsmanship and skill were rooted in local culture.

The museum is open on weekdays but typically requires advance arrangement to visit. Visitors should contact the museum directly to confirm access times and conditions.

The collection includes Egyptian objects and Coptic textiles sourced from European museums, showing a rare connection between Italian and Eastern artistic traditions. These works offer insight into the exchange of art objects between different cultures in the 1800s.

Location: Naples

Inception: February 7, 1882

Founders: Gaetano Filangieri

Official opening: February 7, 1882

Website: http://mai.museum.com/welcome.html

GPS coordinates: 40.83472,14.24799

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05