Bassano Civic Museum

The Museo Civico occupies a former Franciscan convent complex and displays more than 500 paintings and artifacts spread across multiple exhibition spaces. The collection spans artwork by local and Italian painters from different periods.

The museum was founded in 1828 and grew from a collection of paintings from religious institutions that became municipal property in the early 19th century. These works form the core of the artistic collection displayed today.

The gallery houses an extensive collection of Renaissance works by Jacopo Da Ponte and his workshop, alongside pieces by other important Italian painters who shaped the region's artistic identity. These paintings reflect the spiritual and civic interests of Bassano during its most creative period.

The museum can be visited daily and offers various ways to explore its many exhibition spaces. A visit typically lasts several hours, especially if you take time to view the main collections.

A special section called the Sezione Canoviana holds sketches, designs, letters, and plaster models from the renowned 19th-century sculptor Antonio Canova. This collection reveals the creative process of a major artist from that era.

Location: Bassano del Grappa

Inception: 1840

Official opening: 1828

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Phone: +390424519901

Email: info@museobassano.it

Website: http://museibassano.it

GPS coordinates: 45.76647,11.73523

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02