Puccini Museum

A perfect tribute to Puccini’s life and music! The museum offers a beautifully curated journey through his legacy, with an unforgettable visit to his natal house. Every space was rich with history and emotion. A special thank you to the warm and welcoming staff—especially for the lovely moment we shared upon discovering I share the same name as the composer. Taking a photo together made this visit even more memorable!

Interesting visit to birthplace of famous Italian opera composer Giacomo Puccini. Half an hour visit will suffice. Composer’s Steinway grand piano, four poster bed and old librettos and costumes to view. Short leaflet/information guide included in entrance fee of €9

We had the pleasure of visiting the Puccini Museum as part of an organised event. But the best part about visiting on your own is that it's self-paced and you can rent a tablet guide with loads of interactive information about the exhibits and more! The museum is housed in the apartment where Puccini was born and lived until he turned 22. It's been carefully restored to its original glory, and each room today is dedicated to a different part of Puccini's life. It was fascinating to learn more about the man behind the creative genius. Apart from some original furniture that still remains in the apartment, other highlights for me were the piano that Puccini used to play (in the first room), his letters to friends and family (in the Kitchen), his dashing portraits (in the Dining room), and a 15kg (!!) costume from the opera "Turandot". ♿ The museum is mostly accessible throughout (except for the Kitchen) and there's a special lift provided from the entrance to the floor where the apartment is located.

A visit to the master's birthplace. We suggest to let the exceptionally charming and fluent English-speaking young lady at the flat re-do a voiceover on all the audio supplied at the visit instead of the horrible robot-like speaker. Definitely worth a visit anyway. But she made it something special.

The Museo e Casa Natale di Giacomo Puccini is a must-see for visitors with an interest in music and opera. Located in the house where Puccini was born, the museum displays original letters, manuscripts, photographs, and period furniture, offering a rich glimpse into the life of the composer and his family. A visit typically takes about an hour—slightly longer if you take the time to read all the exhibits, as we did. One practical note: tickets must be purchased at a separate location across the street, which feels somewhat inconvenient, especially given that there is staff present at the museum reception. Nonetheless, it is a rewarding visit for anyone interested in Puccini and his legacy.

Very nice little museum which occupies one floor of a historical apartment building. It doesn’t at the moment have much material dedicated to Puccini’s musical accomplishments but focuses rather on the final days of his life, given that 2024 marked the centenary of his death. It is limited to the apartment where he was born and passed his early years.

If you appreciate opera and are a little bit curious about life in the late 19th century this museum should be of interest. It recounts the roots of Giacomo Puccini in music and the steps he took to succeed. I loved the room with photos of his hunting activities and the anecdote of when he was fined for poaching! I also learnt about him and his life and how he died. A visit to Lucca would not be complete without a visit to this museum. The costumes are interesting. Take a moment to appreciate the statue in the square below by Vito Tongiani 1993-94

Interesting but it would have been improved by more musical experiences illustrating his work.

As a casual opera fan, visiting the birth place of the maestro Giacomo Puccini was the highlight of my trip to Lucca. If you already visited Verdi's house and Toscanini's house in Parma, you might as well try to get to Lucca, which is 2hours away by car. You can purchase the ticket (7€) from the gift shop which is located in the Piazza Puccini diagonally across the museum. It's a very small and intimate museum where you will find Puccini's archive of original hand written scores, letters, his clothes, photos, as well as the costumes from Madama Butterfly, Tosca, Turandot, etc. The city of Lucca itself was "a-ok" for me but Puccini Museum made it worthwhile at least for me.