Luigi Marzoli Arms Museum

The Luigi Marzoli Arms Museum houses around 700 weapons and armor pieces distributed across ten exhibition rooms on two levels. The collection spans different periods and displays the variety of arms production across Europe.

The museum opened in 1988 following the donation of collector Luigi Marzoli's items ranging from the 15th century to the early 19th century. This gift enabled the creation of a significant institution dedicated to preserving these holdings.

The collection displays helmets, swords, halberds, and firearms that reflect the strong metalworking traditions of the Brescia region across centuries. These weapons show the craftsmanship that made Brescia a major production center for arms throughout history.

The museum is located within Brescia Castle and operates on varying schedules throughout the week, with shorter hours on weekdays. Plan your visit in advance and allow enough time to explore the two levels and multiple exhibition rooms.

The museum occupies the Visconti Tower, where visitors can see medieval frescoes and remnants of an ancient Roman temple in the lower sections. These archaeological layers beneath the weapons displays reveal the deep historical layers of the site itself.

Location: Brescia

Inception: 1969

Founders: Luigi Marzoli

Official opening: 1988

Part of: Civic Museums of Brescia

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 09:00-17:00; Saturday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-18:00; Monday off

Phone: +39030293292

Email: info@bresciamusei.com

Website: http://bresciamusei.com/ncastello.asp?nm=17&t=Museo+delle+Armi+L.+Marzoli

GPS coordinates: 45.54290,10.22522

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26