Revoltella Museum

Wonderful museum with a fine collection of art, both paintings and sculptures. You start in the beautiful maintained city palace that once belonged to the wealthy Baron Pasqualle Revoltella (1795-1869) who made his fortune with grain and timber import and the financial sector. He organised lavish parties in his palace attended by the pretty ladies and well to di of his time. The palace looks splendid from every angle. A bachelor all his life he bequeathed his palace, his art collection, and most of his immense wealth to the city of Trieste who made a museum out of the palace. Later the adjacent Brunner Palace was added and leaving only the walls standing was redesigned and reconstructed by architect Carlo Scarpa. That's why you find a surprising modern museum next to the old palace. And the art collection was of high quality. You can go outside on the rooftop and have a view of the surrounding area.

For history lovers and those of us who enjoy the many charms of Trieste the Revoltella Museum is a "must see". Firstly, the rooms in his 'palace' have been restored to much as they would've looked in the 19th century, luxuriously furnished and decorated. Secondly, adjacent to the palace is his wonderful art collection (also added to after his death) of Italian artists that traces their stylistic development from the 19th to early 20th century. A third reason to visit is to learn about Revoltella himself, a smart, self-made businessman, arts patron and friend to Habsburg royalty, as well as a visionary who worked with Lesseps to make the Suez Canal a reality in 1869. Tragically Revoltella passed away a few months before its grand opening, but his achievement is no less great for that. Go, visit, learn and enjoy. It's a visual feast!

The Revoltella Museum is a neo-renaissance palace built by the former industrialist and patron of the arts, Baron Revoltella in 1858. The museum now houses the Baron’s former apartments as well as an extensive collection of 19th and 20th century paintings and sculptures.

This is a great art gallery with lots of interesting contemporary paintings and sculpture and some classical palace furniture as well. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Trieste.

"Nestled in the heart of Trieste, the magnificent Museo Revoltella is a testament to the generous legacy of Baron Revoltella, who bequeathed his opulent palace and an extraordinary collection of art and furnishings to the city. Stepping inside feels like a journey through time, allowing visitors to explore both the baron's meticulously preserved residence and a vibrant modern art gallery. The museum consistently hosts world-class exhibitions, and our visit was perfectly timed for the highly anticipated Vincent van Gogh show. To stand before Gogh's renowned works, experiencing the vibrant colors and emotive brushstrokes firsthand, was an unparalleled artistic experience. While the ticket price may feel a bit high, the sheer brilliance of a Van Gogh exhibition makes it an investment well worth it for any art enthusiast. Allocate ample time to fully immerse yourself in both the permanent collection and any special exhibitions – you won't regret it!"

Fantastic villa, with lovely sculptures and paintings. A new section ads more contemporary sculpture. Lovely place to be.

Great museum, one of the best that I’ve visited. We went there because of the rain, and what a wonderful surprise it was!

Absolutely beautiful experience. Everything an art lover could possibly want. I loved the paintings, the statues, and the underrated gem of a hidden house museum nestled between floors that boasts a beautiful grand staircase and gorgeous floors. Fountains galore! The ticket price is totally worth it.

I visited the Museo Revoltella ealier this summer when my husband and I were in Trieste for a day on a road trip from Zagreb to Ljubljana. I love an art museum, but the museum wasn't one of the highlights of our day in Trieste. The building was confusingly laid out, so maybe I missed some of the collection, but the permanent collection didn't wow me. I did enjoy the period rooms and the Van Gogh exhibit. But the highlight of the museum for me was the building itself - it's stunning. Overall, it wasn't a standout museum to me, but it's a nice museum to visit if you're in Trieste and want to take in a little art!