Foundation Museum Miniscalchi Erizzo
About This Museum
Tucked away on a quiet Veronese street, the Miniscalchi-Erizzo Museum feels less like a public institution and more like you've been granted access to a noble family's private home. It all began in 1990 when the last descendants of the ancient Miniscalchi and Erizzo families decided to share their centuries-old legacy with the world. You wander through rooms where original furnishings, Renaissance paintings, and curious artifacts collected over generations sit exactly where the family left them. The atmosphere is intimate and remarkably personal, a rare glimpse into the domestic life of Verona's aristocracy.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the exquisite 'Study of a Young Man' by Liberale da Verona, his delicate brushwork capturing a quiet moment of thought. The cabinet of curiosities is another star, filled with everything from Roman glass and Etruscan bronzes to what was once believed to be a dragon's egg. A stunning collection of antique firearms and armor lines one room, telling a different, more martial side of the family's history.
Visitor Information
It's located on Via S. Mamaso, just a short, pleasant walk from the Piazza delle Erbe. Given its intimate size, it's a perfect cultural pause away from the bigger crowds; you can truly take your time here.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed within the family's own 15th-century palazzo, so expect creaking wooden floors, soaring beamed ceilings, and walls that have witnessed centuries of history.
Contact & Location
Address: 2a, Via San Mamaso, Veronetta, Centro storico, Verona, Veneto, 37121, Italia
Phone: +39 045 803 2484
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