Civic Museum of Palazzo Mosca, Art museum and picture gallery in Pesaro, Italy
The Civic Museum of Palazzo Mosca occupies the piano nobile of Palazzo Mosca in Piazza Mosca, where it has been housed since 1936. Its five first-floor halls hold paintings, maiolica, porcelain and glass, from the 1475 Pesaro Altarpiece by Giovanni Bellini to a 1925 Gio Ponti porcelain vase. The simple stone facade carries the Mosca family coat of arms.
The building originated in the 16th century and was later renovated before the municipality acquired it in 1936 to establish a museum. This conversion saved the historic palazzo and made the collections accessible to the public.
The palazzo takes its name from the family who shaped it during the 18th century and filled it with valued objects. Walking through the rooms, you notice the refined details they chose, revealing how they used the space to express their status and taste.
The halls are accessible for wheelchairs and visitors will find a cafe, bookstore, and archive on the premises. The collection can be viewed in a few hours, allowing for a relaxed visit without requiring an entire day.
A standout piece is a 1925 porcelain vase titled La passeggiata archeologica, designed by Gio Ponti at Manifattura Doccia. This object demonstrates how craft traditions and modern design converged during that period.
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