Maison des Arts
About This Museum
Tucked away on a bustling street in Pescara, the Maison des Arts isn't your typical grand Italian museum. It feels more like stumbling into the chic, sun-drenched home of an incredibly stylish art collector who's eager to show you around. The light here is just incredible, pouring in through large windows and making every piece feel alive. It’s an intimate and refreshingly personal space where you can truly connect with the art without any crowds.
Collection Highlights
You'll find a beautifully curated mix of modern Italian paintings and striking contemporary sculptures. I was completely drawn to a series of vibrant, almost musical abstract canvases that seemed to pulse with energy. There's also a fascinating collection of intricate ceramic vases, each one glazed with colors that look like they were stolen from the Adriatic Sea at sunset.
Visitor Information
It's small, so you can easily see everything in under an hour—perfect for a cultural pit stop between coffee and the beach. Just ring the bell at Corso Umberto I 83; it feels like you're being let in on a lovely little secret.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a gorgeous example of early 20th-century Italian elegance, with high ceilings, ornate plasterwork, and those beautiful original herringbone floors that creak softly as you walk.
Contact & Location
Address: Fondazione Pescarabruzzo, 83, Corso Umberto Primo, Pescara, Abruzzo, 65122, Italia
Phone: +39 085 421 9109
Website: Visit Website
