Famous Museums in Parma

Let's explore the finest collection of museums in Parma:

1. Magnani-Rocca Foundation

   4.7 (326 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Art Museum, Art Gallery, Museum

   The foundation was established in 1977 by the will of Luigi Magnani. The main aim behind the establishment of the foundation was to promote art and culture for the growth of civil society. At present, the museum holds a huge collection of artworks made by Luigi Magnani. Apart from Luigi’s work, you can see the works of Gentile da Fabriano, Filippo Lippi, Durer, Titian, Rubens, Van Dyck an...Read more

2. Galleria Nazionale

   4.5 (549 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Art Museum, Museum

   Between 17th century and 18th century, the famous collection of artworks, precious belongings, paintings and coins of the Farnese family were shifted from Rome to Parma and was first displayed in this museum. At present, the museum holds collection of paintings done by famous painters like Beato Angelico, Canaletto, Leonardo da Vinci, SebastianodelPiombo, Guercino, Parmigianino and Tintoretto. ...Read more

3. Camera Di San Paolo

   4.5 (483 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Museum, Architecture

   Behind the Chiesa di San Ludovico, on Via Melloni, Camera di San Paola, an old Benedictine Convent is located. The entrance guides you into 2 single rooms, belonged to the abbess. These two rooms weredecorated with frescoes and later in 1519, the Correggio was completed. Don’t miss out the architectural design of the frescoes as it follows Roman style. The frescoes is said to be done by A...Read more

4. Museo Di Glauco Lombardi

   4.4 (447 Votes)
   

   Art And Culture, Museum, History Museum, Specialty Museum

   To learn about the history and art of Parma, visit the grand Museo di Glauco Lombardi. History says, the museum was born from the idea and the will of Glauco Lombardi. He was an antique dealer and an Italian journalist. He devoted his entire life to the study of the art of the city and was always concerned about preserving it in a private collection or in an art market. It was solely his effort...Read more

5. Antica Spezieria Di San Giovanni

   

   Museum, Specialty Shop

   It is the pharmacy that was set up by Monastero di San Giovanni Evangelista. It is considered as the first apothecary’s shop within the abbey. It was the place for production of medicine that was solely used for treating monks, pilgrims and the local people. By 15th century, the shop achieved huge success. Its success influence monks to add furniture which actually helped in making the st...Read more

6. I I Castellodei Burattini- Museo Giordano Ferrari

   

   Art Gallery, Museum, Entertainment, Performance

   Also known as the Castle of the Puppets, this museum exhibits puppets, and other props and you cannot give a miss to it. Located in the historical complex of the monastery of St. Paul, the credit for the establishment of such magnificent museum goes to Giordano Ferrari. The museum is of 300 square meters big and has a gallery holding exclusive collection of puppets, marionettes, scripts, photog...Read more

7. Museo Bochhi

   4 (232 Votes)
   

   Art Museum, Art Gallery, Museum, Exhibition

   The museum holds exclusive collection of artwork created by Amedeo Bocchi. He is 20th century born Parma artists whose paintings symbolize Gustav Klimt. Here, you get to see all form of artworks of Bocchi, right from pastel work to paintings and sculptures. Every room of the museum has his work ranging from youth to maturity. Apart from his artwork, the museum sometimes does organize temporary ...Read more

8. Museo Archeologico Nazionale

   4.3 (294 Votes)
   

   Museum, Archaeological Site

   It is popularly known as National Archeological Museum of Parma, located near Piazza della Pilotta. The current structure of the museum follows the one that existed in 1965. The first floor of the holds marbles from the Gonzaga collection. In the ground floor, you get to see findings from Bronze Age of Parma and the funerary complex of the 2nd Iron Age of Frarore. One section is also dedicated ...Read more

9. Museo Casa Natale Arturo Toscanini

   4.5 (352 Votes)
   

   Museum, Specialty Museum

   This museum is actually the birthplace of famous Italian musician Arturo Toscanini. The museum was erected in 1967 in honor of the birth of the musician. Taking a tour in all the rooms of the building will give a vivid description of the life of Toscanini. Every single objects of the house belongs to the musician.

10. Casa Del Suono

    4.1 (178 Votes)
    

    Museum, Specialty Museum

    This museum is also known as the House of Sound. The museum dedicated solely to the sound reproduction systems. It displays exclusive collection that was collected by Giovanni Patane. At present, the museum holds around 400 items from phonographs, mp3, wide range of vintage radios and so on. The highlighting feature of the museum is the 6 points and the multimedia devices that will lead you to ...Read more

11. Museo Diocesano

    

    Museum, Palace, Tourist Center

    This museum is located within the cellar of a former bishop’s palace. A trip to this museum won’t take much time. If you are visiting the cathedral of Parma, from there you can walk down to the museum. A visit to the museum will show that the place houses the statues from the cathedral of Parma. You also get to see the early Christian mosaic, discovered from under the earth of Piazz...Read more