The Museum of Villa dei Cedri is housed in a suburban villa of character, with the benefit of reworking in the style of Palladio carried out in around , with the original neo-classic construction dating from It was opened to the public in and contains a permanent collection dedicated to art in the areas of Ticino, Lombardy and Switzerland from the second half of the nineteenth century up to the present day.
The Museum is particularly appreciated by visitors for its park, the layout of which is unique in the Bellinzona region, and for the vineyard located behind the villa which produces the much-loved Merlot. A strength of the collection is however the work on paper that best captures the most intimate and most reflective work of the artists and that today represents a good two thirds of the collection.
Another feature of the Museum is the monographic engravings. The works kept in the collection are displayed regularly in specific projects but also complement the works and the theme of temporary exhibitions. The exhibition programme generally provides for two to three exhibitions a year with offers that vary from innovative projects to exhibitions with a more traditional format. The Museum offers, upon written request, guided tours for groups up to 25 participants of all current exhibitions at the Museo Villa dei Cedri duration: about an hour.
Price: CHF Villa dei Cedri" visit package: entrance to the museum, the temporary exhibition and the villa's park with audio guide and "Green" gift. Adult: CHF Once a private residence on the outskirts of Bellinzona, it is now an integral part of the town, in the heart of Ticino.
The audio guide tells the story of the historical events, the architectural features and the nature, which are key elements of the museum's identity. The visitor is taken on a stroll through the tree-lined avenues, the Italian-style flower garden, the vineyard and the orchard, to discover a distant past. The theme of nature and raising awareness of the landscape the result of nature shaped by man , the fragility of nature and biodiversity are also addressed in the museum's art programme.
