Lapidary Maffeiano Museum
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The Museo Lapidario Maffeiano, built in the heart of Verona around the mid-eighteenth century, is one of the oldest public museums in Europe. His name is inextricably linked to the Marquis Scipione Maffei (1675-1755), an important veronese academic and erudite.
The Museum was born thanks to the long and passionate work by Maffei, who collected hundreds and hundreds of inscriptions and entrusted the veronese architect and painter Alessandro Pompei the construction of a place suitable for their exposure and conservation, firmly convinced that "what could be useful to the public must be made public".
The Maffeiano was one of the must-see places for the numerous foreign travelers (among them, in September 1786, also JW Goethe) who arrived in Italy from Northern Europe to complete the Grand Tour.
FAQ
What can I see inside the museum?
The Maffeiano Museum is a lapidary museum: there are numerous collections of tombstones with inscriptions from ancient civilizations.
Who created the museum?
It was born from the long and passionate work of Scipione Maffei, who collected hundreds of artefacts and worked on the exhibition, convinced of the importance of freely sharing knowledge with the public.
Where is the museum?
It is located in the historic center of Verona, within the municipal walls. It overlooks Piazza Bra, under the Portoni della Bra.
Is the monument accessible to people with disabilities?
The museum is completely accessible. Lift available.
Is it possible to access to the monument with animals?
It is not possible to enter the monument with animals, except in cases of guide dogs with muzzle accompanying a disable guest.
When to visit
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The ticket office is not available at the Lapidario Maffeiano museum: tickets can be bought ONLY online at www.museiverona.com
Open on 25th April and 1st May.
Opening times
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Last entry at 5.30 pm.
Closed on Mondays, December 25 and January 1st.
Contact
Lapidary Maffeiano Museum
Piazza Brà, 28 ( Directions )
Web: https://museomaffeiano.comune.verona.it/nqcontent.cfm?a_id=42707
Mail: musei@comune.verona.it
Tel: +39 045 7110129
- +39 045 590087
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