Museo Pietro Canonica
Museo Pietro Canonica
4.5
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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The Museo Pietro Canonica, hidden in the greenery of the Villa Borghese, is an important example of the museological model of museums based on artist's houses, and in its integrity is one of very few examples in Italy. The museum collection consists primarily of works by Pietro Canonica: marbles, bronzes and original models, as well as a large number of sketches, studies and replicas which provide a complete journey through the evolution of this artist's works and is therefore an extremely interesting resource for learning about the creative and practical processes involved in creatying sculpture.
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dapper777
Monaco65,569 contributions
Sept 2020 • Friends
Honestly I must say we didn't know it and therefore it was a pleasant discovery.
Walking through Villa Borghese, we come across this house-museum dedicated to an almost unknown artist.
It was a pleasure to look at the sculptures and get to know an Italian artist much appreciated abroad and by the Russia of the Tsars.
It is located in viale Pietro Canonica 2, near the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina.
The sculptor Pietro Canonica, of Piedmontese origin, chose Rome to spend the last years of his life.
The small building that stands in the middle of Villa Borghese is the house where he lived. Closed by high crenellated walls like towers, hence the name “Fortezzuola” (Small fortress), it encloses a lovely garden inside. The artist settled there in 1926, four years after he had moved to Rome and after so much traveling.
Here he lived and worked until his death in 1959.
The remaining works constitute the first nucleus of the museum dedicated to him.
His wife, who passed away in 1987, also wanted to donate the furnishings of the apartment where they had lived to the Municipality of Rome.
The statues are arranged on the first floor: they are mainly plaster sketches of his works. There are also marble sculptures such as the statue 'The Abyss', perhaps his most famous work.
The works cover a very vast period of time, ranging from the end of the 19th century to the 1950s and you can see the evolution of his style: from an evidently 'liberty' and symbolist one to a simplified and almost stylized one of the works of '58, a year before death.
His atelier is located on the same floor.
Admission is free.
It is a nice little museum with many interesting sculptures and paintings.
The time you need to visit the entire museum is about one hour, maybe less.
Overall it is well maintained and is worth a visit.
Walking through Villa Borghese, we come across this house-museum dedicated to an almost unknown artist.
It was a pleasure to look at the sculptures and get to know an Italian artist much appreciated abroad and by the Russia of the Tsars.
It is located in viale Pietro Canonica 2, near the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina.
The sculptor Pietro Canonica, of Piedmontese origin, chose Rome to spend the last years of his life.
The small building that stands in the middle of Villa Borghese is the house where he lived. Closed by high crenellated walls like towers, hence the name “Fortezzuola” (Small fortress), it encloses a lovely garden inside. The artist settled there in 1926, four years after he had moved to Rome and after so much traveling.
Here he lived and worked until his death in 1959.
The remaining works constitute the first nucleus of the museum dedicated to him.
His wife, who passed away in 1987, also wanted to donate the furnishings of the apartment where they had lived to the Municipality of Rome.
The statues are arranged on the first floor: they are mainly plaster sketches of his works. There are also marble sculptures such as the statue 'The Abyss', perhaps his most famous work.
The works cover a very vast period of time, ranging from the end of the 19th century to the 1950s and you can see the evolution of his style: from an evidently 'liberty' and symbolist one to a simplified and almost stylized one of the works of '58, a year before death.
His atelier is located on the same floor.
Admission is free.
It is a nice little museum with many interesting sculptures and paintings.
The time you need to visit the entire museum is about one hour, maybe less.
Overall it is well maintained and is worth a visit.
Written 15 November 2020
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Jordan L
Toronto, Canada87 contributions
Jan 2017 • Solo
One of the free museums in Rome. Worth visiting. I'm not even a big sculpture fan but I really enjoyed learning and seeing his life's work. Also very interesting to see here is the artists apartment, which they let you into every 30 minutes (for free). You can get a glimpse of how the old apartments were decorated and furnished. This little tour takes you upstairs to the artist's apartment and to the downstairs basement where more sculpture are held.
On your own time you can also wander to the side apartment which is even older looking and even cooler in my opinion :)
Enjoy your visit!
Jordan
On your own time you can also wander to the side apartment which is even older looking and even cooler in my opinion :)
Enjoy your visit!
Jordan
Written 7 January 2017
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy33,995 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
The Museo Pietro Canonica is a small but lovely museum within the Villa Borghese park.
The collection consists primarily of sculpture by Pietro Canonica, ranging from delicate, naturalistic carvings of children and busts of various nobility, to massive monuments for, among other places, Russia and Turkey. This museum is further interesting because it includes the artist’s private apartments (filled with art and antiques) and studio - they feel like a time capsule of a different world. The courtyard is also lovely, filled with a well and orange trees. Note that entrance is free with the Roma Pass (just make sure to use the Roma Pass here only after you have gone to your first two destinations).
The collection consists primarily of sculpture by Pietro Canonica, ranging from delicate, naturalistic carvings of children and busts of various nobility, to massive monuments for, among other places, Russia and Turkey. This museum is further interesting because it includes the artist’s private apartments (filled with art and antiques) and studio - they feel like a time capsule of a different world. The courtyard is also lovely, filled with a well and orange trees. Note that entrance is free with the Roma Pass (just make sure to use the Roma Pass here only after you have gone to your first two destinations).
Written 24 February 2014
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peyman y
Iran187 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
I think if everyone goes to visit villa borghese he should visi this small musium.it is free and full of sculptures and beautiful thinges.
Written 11 November 2019
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Dora_n_crew
London, UK120 contributions
June 2019
If you are taking some time off from the hectic Rome to have a little picnic in the Villa Borghese Park, visit this little museum, they have some amazing statues and a visit need only take about 15 minutes.
Written 17 June 2019
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marcus h
Greater London, UK22 contributions
June 2018 • Friends
Found by chance when urgently sèekeng a toilet. Small museum in midlle of Borgese park, outside is a statue of a military pack mule.
Large collection of very fine busts largely of women but high point for me was a side chamber with large group's of statues showing military subjects - all were informative and some moving.
The artist was previously unknown to me - I am glad that i now know of him - make sure to flick though the catalog on disply. Staff were informative and obviously enthusiasts. Well worth 40 minutes of your time and its free.
Large collection of very fine busts largely of women but high point for me was a side chamber with large group's of statues showing military subjects - all were informative and some moving.
The artist was previously unknown to me - I am glad that i now know of him - make sure to flick though the catalog on disply. Staff were informative and obviously enthusiasts. Well worth 40 minutes of your time and its free.
Written 31 July 2018
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Haim Shapira
Rishon Lezion, Israel32 contributions
June 2018 • Couples
A great surprise! After strolling Villa Borghese so many times, this time i decided to visit this small museum. it is a true gem. Pietro Canonica (1869 -1959) was a sculptor, a painter, a music lover and a composer. The museum is really inspiring - from women sculptors to large equestrian statues, loved them all.
BTW, The entrance is free! - you are invited to donate as you wish.
BTW, The entrance is free! - you are invited to donate as you wish.
Written 5 July 2018
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Della G
Coquitlam, Canada794 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
We stopped off at this small but interesting museum after our tour of the Borghese Gallery. We had no idea who Pietro Canoica was. This modern day early 20th century sculptor has produced some impressive pieces, many of famous statesmen, royalty, mounument pieces of the late 19th early 20th century. The admission is by donation. A very interesting discovery along our walk through the Villa Borghese.
Written 29 December 2016
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Paul R
Adelaide, Australia77 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Almost hidden away in the Borghese Gardens is this small but very interesting museum. Dedicated to the sculptures of early 20th century artist Pietro Canonica. Some stunning artworks, particularly the larger than life equestrian figure of Tsar Nicolas II and the Kemal Ataturk fresco. Entrance is free (donations accepted). Recommended.
Written 24 April 2016
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davidwithdrawn
Middlesbrough, UK1 contribution
Oct 2017 • Family
it was thoroughly tremendous visit I was close to tears with emotion looking at the statue sculptures.
Written 10 October 2017
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Hi is this open on April 25th?
Written 10 April 2017
Dear Tainley,
yes, the museum will be regularly open from 10am to 4pm (last admission at 3:30pm).
Best regards,
Staff
Written 11 April 2017
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