Palazzo Barbaran da Porto

This is a place of pilgrimage for architectural students and in fact a large study group from the USA was formed up outside sketching the facade. The museum does a good job of informing us about the life and works of Palladio. As someone with a background in building conservation and familiar with the Palladian style I still learnt new facts such as how he experimented with plaster and pigments to simulate stone in order to cut costs for his clients. His sidelines in writing and military history were also news to me. There is a lot here to interest both the architectural student and anyone who appreciates classical architecture.

Wonderful museum, definitely worth to buy a ticket together with other Vicenza sites (p.zzo Chiericati, Teatro Olimpico, Basilica…)

Lovely models and information on Palladio. Interactive exhibits and videos.

The museum is very well organized in what is probably one of the most complex urban interventions by Andrea Palladio (the palazzo integrated parts of existing medieval buildings). The models are amazing, and the itinerary is well thought of as to be appealing both to architects and non-architects. The interior courtyard is also astonishing in its scale and details. The staff is very reaponsive and friendly/helpful, and the bookshop has a lot of architecturally specialized books on Palladio's work (something missing from other museuma that happen inside of Palladio's masterpieces.

Very interesting museum. The Palace, where it is hosted, deserves a visit on its own. Inside the museum: interesting videos, charming and explicative mockups, interesting info about Palladio (do not miss the "dote" of his wife). Worth a visit

Interesting exhibition of the life and works of Palladio which also tells the story of Vicenza as an economic and cultural center.

Interesting palazzo and good models of Palladio's works. However, the lack of chairs in every room is further proof that architects love abstract design concepts almost as much as they hate the comfort of their customers and visitors.

Pleasant museum in a building adapted by Palladio. Many models and several sketches showing his other works. More context please. I would value more information to show Palladio's work in comparison to prevailing architectural trend(s), to help understand what exactly made his work extraordinary then, and continue to be influential today.