Palazzo San Francesco

Palazzo San Francesco is a three-story museum in Domodossola displaying natural science exhibits, archaeological finds, and paintings from the region dating back to the 1600s. The rooms are arranged so visitors can move easily from one collection to the next.

The building was originally a church and monastery from the 12th century dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi. After the Napoleonic period, when religious institutions were suppressed, it was transformed into a museum.

The palazzo displays religious artworks and wooden sculptures that reflect how local craftsmen worked over centuries. These pieces come mainly from painters of the Vigezzo Valley, a region known for its strong artistic traditions.

The museum is open Thursday through Sunday with seasonal hours that change between winter and summer. Guided tours are available and typically last about 50 minutes if you want deeper information.

The archaeological section displays items from the tomb of a warrior from the Ossola area called Claro Fuenno alongside Ancient Egyptian artifacts. This unexpected combination reveals how the collection grew beyond local finds.

Location: Domodossola

Inception: 1884

Official opening: 1884

Operator: Comune di Domodossola

Address: Piazza Convenzione, 10

Opening Hours: 2021 June 19-October 10: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00-12:00, 15:00-19:00; Monday-Thursday off; October 16-December 31: Saturday-Sunday 10:00-12:00, 15:00-18:00; Monday-Friday off

Phone: +390324492313

Email: cultura@comune.domodossola.vb.it

Website: http://amossola.it/musei_ossola/it/museo/museo-di-palazzo-san-francesco

GPS coordinates: 46.11568,8.29240

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07