Museums in Como, Italy
Museo delle scienze Casartelli
Como, Como
It's a genuine shame this place is permanently closed, as it was one of those wonderfully quirky discoveries you only st...
Museo del Paesaggio del Lago di Como
Tremezzina, Como
People come to the Museo del Paesaggio not just for the art, but to truly understand the soul of Lake Como. You'll find ...
Villa Carlotta
Tremezzina, Como
You wouldn't believe it, but this incredible villa and its gardens were a wedding present. It sits right on the edge of ...
Villa del Balbianello
Tremezzina, Como
Perched on the tip of a wooded peninsula jutting into Lake Como, Villa del Balbianello feels like stepping directly into...
Villa Olmo
Como, Como
Just left the shores of Lake Como, where the grand Villa Olmo stands as a true neoclassical dream. Walking through those...
Musei dei Bronzi Dorati e della Città di Pergola
Pergola, Como
Tucked away in the Marche region, this museum's claim to fame is something truly singular: the Gilded Bronzes of Cartoce...
Museo della Seta di Como
Como, Como
People come to Como for the lake, but they stay for the silk. That's what I've always said, and it's why so many find th...
Museo della Barca Lariana
Pianello del Lario, Como
Did you know this unassuming spot on Lake Como holds Italy's largest collection of freshwater boats? Tucked away in Pian...
MuRAC
Como, Como
Tucked away on a quiet street just a stone's throw from the shimmering waters of Lake Como, MuRAC feels like a well-kept...
Tempio Voltiano
Como, Como
Tucked away on the shores of Lake Como, this elegant temple isn't for a Roman god, but for one of the city's own: Alessa...
Villa Bernasconi
Olzino, Como
So I wandered into this incredible villa, and the first thing you learn is that it was built for a big-shot silk magnate...
Pinacoteca Civica
Como, Como
Tucked away on a quiet street in Como, the Pinacoteca Civica feels like stepping into a living room for the city's soul....
Buco del Piombo
Erba, Como
People don't come to Buco del Piombo for a traditional museum experience; they come for the thrill of descending into th...
Castello Baradello
Como, Como
Perched on a wooded hill just a whisper away from Como's bustling city center, the Baradello Castle feels like a secret ...