Palazzo Chiericati

Yet another magnificent building from the architectural genius Palladio, originally an aristocrat's palace and now serving as Vicenza's art museum. There is a variety of paintings, sculptures, furniture and objects d'art on display, mostly from the 16th to 18th centuries. Look out for the Picassos, Tintorettos and other big names and the very weird perspectives on the ceiling murals.

The museum has some outstanding paintings commissioned in the last 3 to 4 centuries

A beautifully curated museum housed in a stunning Palladian building that is a work of art in itself. The museum features an impressive collection of Renaissance and Baroque artworks, with a particular focus on the rich artistic heritage of the Veneto region. Among its highlights are masterpieces by renowned artists such as Paolo Veronese, whose vibrant colors and dynamic compositions capture the viewer's attention. The museum also showcases works by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, known for his grand frescoes and dramatic use of light. Additionally, one can admire pieces from the Vicentine school, providing insight into local artistic development. The museum’s layout allows for a thoughtful exploration of its extensive collection, which includes paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. Each gallery is thoughtfully arranged, guiding you through the evolution of art in the region while highlighting the unique styles and techniques of various periods. Overall, the Museo is a must-visit for anyone interested in art history, offering a memorable experience that beautifully represents the cultural richness of Vicenza.

Beautiful palace with an impressive art collection. You can’t go inside with a backpack and they offer just a few boxes to store it in. Pretty annoying. The staff at the entrance is extremely unhelpful. Thanks for nothing

Truly beautiful modern museum in a gorgeous building that feels really fresh, even though it has historical paintings on display. Everything is not only in Italian, but also in English. Totally worth buying a ticket.

Very disappointed, not in the art displayed but the treatment by the employees. Out of the 200 museums/ruin sites/ancient tours we took on our 11 day trip across Italy, this was the worst experience. The staff was extremely rude and harrissed me about my bag repeatedly, yet I watch them ignore others with the same type of small backpack. They litterly followed me from room to room, I even circled around 2 rooms 4 times just to be sure I wasn't being paranoid. But nope he WAS following me just to harass me more about my bag that at that point I'd only been carrying in the way I was instructed by the first staff to mention it. Their reason they said was to protect the art. But they were large open rooms so I'd have to have been purposely walking into the art for my backpack to ever come near ANY of the art. And when it came down to it, they way they had me holding my backpack put the art at much greater risk as it wasn't secured on my back so when I went to take a picture it would swing wildly down my arm coming closer to hitting something. I do not recommend this place to visit nor will I ever go back.

Some nice pieces and was mostly empty when I visited (Tuesday afternoon June). However the staff creepily follow you from room to room to watch you, it really ruins the experience. The sound of them pacing around you with their badges/keys clinking in an otherwise silent environment is very distracting. The rule to wear your backpack on your front is kinda unnecessary, there’s nothing to bump into.

Incredible place. A Rennaisance Palace designed by Andrea Palladio. It houses the city museum. A World Heritage Site. Worth visiting for its collections, as well as for the building itself.