Accademia Carrara Museum
Bergamo, Italy
Accademia Carrara Museum
The Accademia Carrara, (Italian pronunciation: [karˈraːra]), officially Accademia Carrara di Belle Arti di Bergamo, is an art gallery and an academy of fine arts in Bergamo, in Lombardy in northern Italy. The art gallery was established in about 1780 by Giacomo Carrara, a Bergamasco collector or conoscitore of the arts. The academy of fine arts was added to it in 1794.: 293 The school was recognised by the Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, the Italian ministry of education, in 1988.: 293
The art gallery was established in the early 1780s by Giacomo Carrara, a Bergamasco collector or conoscitore of the arts; by 1785 it was open to some visitors. An academy of fine arts was added to it in 1793 or 1794,: 293 initially under the direction of the Milanese painter Carlo Dionigi Sadis.
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Guests' reviews
That's great place to know art of Bergamo. Nice people and paintings
Zosia TeriqFeb 19, 2018
Its beautiful. Most of the art work is Renissance period. I gave it 3 stars because of the price. Most of the museums in Milan or Turin are similarly priced. Many of the local churches have nice paintings and they are free. The nice part is that everything has an english description. There are some very nice pieces and the Moroni collection is nice. I suppose I expected more for 10€.
Spike CotterOct 1, 2017
Outstanding museum on medieval and Renaissance fine arts. Must see place at Bergamo. Visitors are allowed to take non commercial photo without flash light.
Oleg NaumovOct 28, 2017
Nothing special, 8€ for the entrace is to much... I felt like in a tomb...
Karolina UrbańskaNov 28, 2017
Worth a visit lot of Jesus paintings
Pete HusbandsFeb 3, 2018
As a tarot card enthousiast, this was a real treat. Nice museum. Not very large. Good light.
Nelly van der WerffMar 11, 2018
Outstanding collection that is well documented in both Italian and English.
DAVID SNYDERMar 24, 2018
Very surprising museum - the exhibitions are not very rich, but very well designed, offering a strong aesthetic experience. Not small, but not huge either. The Raphael exhibition I’ve seen also featured 19th century and modern works, placing the artist in a wider context. The highlight of my Bergamo day trip.
Julia CydejkoMay 3, 2018
Not too big collection, but might be interesting. Don't plane more than two hours there.
Vitali SheraizinMay 6, 2018
15€ for 2 exhibitions. Raffaello (temporary) and Carrara Museum. Normal and tradicional museum
FelipeApr 28, 2018
A really, really good regional gallery, recently restored. Established by local aristocrat Count Carrara in tbe 1800s this superb gallery contains Italian masterpieces from the Renaissance and baroque. Many of the big names are here - Botticelli, Titian, Bellini to name but a few. But there are also wonderful works by artists whose names are less familiar, such as Lorenzo Lotto and Giambattista Moroni. The museum reopened a few years ago in its beautiful home and is a pleasure to visit with excellent explanatory texts in English and Italian. Best of all? It's never crowded. You'll enjoy and get more out of this gallery that fighting the crowds in Florence, Rome or Venice's art museums.
Robert VMay 9, 2018
A relatively small collection of excellently selected modern art in a beautifully appointed compact space. Every piece is a gem. This is in reference to their permanent collection for which admission is free. Absolutely nourishing for my spirit. I did not see their special exhibit space as it was closed at the time.
Connie Adams MattsonMay 18, 2018
Fantastic little gallery, would have loved to spend a bit longer and it was a shame the gift shop was closed when we were there. Wear a cardigan (/extra layer) as it's surprisingly cold in some parts!
Kitty B RussellJun 18, 2018
Very interesting pieces. Extensive collection. I did use the audio tour and found it very informative.
Maranda THORNBURGJul 14, 2018
That's great place to know art of Bergamo. Nice people and paintings
Zosia TeriqFeb 19, 2018
Its beautiful. Most of the art work is Renissance period. I gave it 3 stars because of the price. Most of the museums in Milan or Turin are similarly priced. Many of the local churches have nice paintings and they are free. The nice part is that everything has an english description. There are some very nice pieces and the Moroni collection is nice. I suppose I expected more for 10€.
Spike CotterOct 1, 2017
Outstanding museum on medieval and Renaissance fine arts. Must see place at Bergamo. Visitors are allowed to take non commercial photo without flash light.
Oleg NaumovOct 28, 2017
Nothing special, 8€ for the entrace is to much... I felt like in a tomb...
Karolina UrbańskaNov 28, 2017
Worth a visit lot of Jesus paintings
Pete HusbandsFeb 3, 2018
As a tarot card enthousiast, this was a real treat. Nice museum. Not very large. Good light.
Nelly van der WerffMar 11, 2018
Outstanding collection that is well documented in both Italian and English.
DAVID SNYDERMar 24, 2018
Very surprising museum - the exhibitions are not very rich, but very well designed, offering a strong aesthetic experience. Not small, but not huge either. The Raphael exhibition I’ve seen also featured 19th century and modern works, placing the artist in a wider context. The highlight of my Bergamo day trip.
Julia CydejkoMay 3, 2018
Not too big collection, but might be interesting. Don't plane more than two hours there.
Vitali SheraizinMay 6, 2018
15€ for 2 exhibitions. Raffaello (temporary) and Carrara Museum. Normal and tradicional museum
FelipeApr 28, 2018
A really, really good regional gallery, recently restored. Established by local aristocrat Count Carrara in tbe 1800s this superb gallery contains Italian masterpieces from the Renaissance and baroque. Many of the big names are here - Botticelli, Titian, Bellini to name but a few. But there are also wonderful works by artists whose names are less familiar, such as Lorenzo Lotto and Giambattista Moroni. The museum reopened a few years ago in its beautiful home and is a pleasure to visit with excellent explanatory texts in English and Italian. Best of all? It's never crowded. You'll enjoy and get more out of this gallery that fighting the crowds in Florence, Rome or Venice's art museums.
Robert VMay 9, 2018
A relatively small collection of excellently selected modern art in a beautifully appointed compact space. Every piece is a gem. This is in reference to their permanent collection for which admission is free. Absolutely nourishing for my spirit. I did not see their special exhibit space as it was closed at the time.
Connie Adams MattsonMay 18, 2018
Fantastic little gallery, would have loved to spend a bit longer and it was a shame the gift shop was closed when we were there. Wear a cardigan (/extra layer) as it's surprisingly cold in some parts!
Kitty B RussellJun 18, 2018
Very interesting pieces. Extensive collection. I did use the audio tour and found it very informative.
Maranda THORNBURGJul 14, 2018
That's great place to know art of Bergamo. Nice people and paintings
Zosia TeriqFeb 19, 2018
Its beautiful. Most of the art work is Renissance period. I gave it 3 stars because of the price. Most of the museums in Milan or Turin are similarly priced. Many of the local churches have nice paintings and they are free. The nice part is that everything has an english description. There are some very nice pieces and the Moroni collection is nice. I suppose I expected more for 10€.
Spike CotterOct 1, 2017
Outstanding museum on medieval and Renaissance fine arts. Must see place at Bergamo. Visitors are allowed to take non commercial photo without flash light.
Oleg NaumovOct 28, 2017
Nothing special, 8€ for the entrace is to much... I felt like in a tomb...
Karolina UrbańskaNov 28, 2017
Worth a visit lot of Jesus paintings
Pete HusbandsFeb 3, 2018
As a tarot card enthousiast, this was a real treat. Nice museum. Not very large. Good light.
Nelly van der WerffMar 11, 2018
Outstanding collection that is well documented in both Italian and English.
DAVID SNYDERMar 24, 2018
Very surprising museum - the exhibitions are not very rich, but very well designed, offering a strong aesthetic experience. Not small, but not huge either. The Raphael exhibition I’ve seen also featured 19th century and modern works, placing the artist in a wider context. The highlight of my Bergamo day trip.
Julia CydejkoMay 3, 2018
Not too big collection, but might be interesting. Don't plane more than two hours there.
Vitali SheraizinMay 6, 2018
15€ for 2 exhibitions. Raffaello (temporary) and Carrara Museum. Normal and tradicional museum
FelipeApr 28, 2018
A really, really good regional gallery, recently restored. Established by local aristocrat Count Carrara in tbe 1800s this superb gallery contains Italian masterpieces from the Renaissance and baroque. Many of the big names are here - Botticelli, Titian, Bellini to name but a few. But there are also wonderful works by artists whose names are less familiar, such as Lorenzo Lotto and Giambattista Moroni. The museum reopened a few years ago in its beautiful home and is a pleasure to visit with excellent explanatory texts in English and Italian. Best of all? It's never crowded. You'll enjoy and get more out of this gallery that fighting the crowds in Florence, Rome or Venice's art museums.
Robert VMay 9, 2018
A relatively small collection of excellently selected modern art in a beautifully appointed compact space. Every piece is a gem. This is in reference to their permanent collection for which admission is free. Absolutely nourishing for my spirit. I did not see their special exhibit space as it was closed at the time.
Connie Adams MattsonMay 18, 2018
Fantastic little gallery, would have loved to spend a bit longer and it was a shame the gift shop was closed when we were there. Wear a cardigan (/extra layer) as it's surprisingly cold in some parts!
Kitty B RussellJun 18, 2018
Very interesting pieces. Extensive collection. I did use the audio tour and found it very informative.
Maranda THORNBURGJul 14, 2018
Accommodations near Accademia Carrara Museum
Papavero Accademia Carrara
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DB House, Town Center Apartment, self check in
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Papavero70
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Il cielo in una stanza
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Casa Marta
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Art Street Studio
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Casa Gregis - Museums Area - 10 min walk to Upper town
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Academia Resort
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Academia Residence
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Belle Arti
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Papavero Accademia Carrara
see price.
DB House, Town Center Apartment, self check in
see price.
Papavero70
see price.
Il cielo in una stanza
see price.
Casa Marta
see price.
Art Street Studio
see price.
Casa Gregis - Museums Area - 10 min walk to Upper town
see price.
Academia Resort
see price.
Academia Residence
see price.
Belle Arti
see price.
Papavero Accademia Carrara
see price.
DB House, Town Center Apartment, self check in
see price.
Papavero70
see price.
Il cielo in una stanza
see price.
Casa Marta
see price.
Art Street Studio
see price.
Casa Gregis - Museums Area - 10 min walk to Upper town
see price.
Academia Resort
see price.
Academia Residence
see price.
Belle Arti
see price.
Accademia Carrara Museum Tours & Activities
Opening times
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
