Are you passionate about music and its history? Here are the top music museums in Italy:
1Santa Maria delle Grazie (The last supper)
MilanSanta Maria delle Grazie, located in Milan, northern Italy, is a church and Dominican convent that holds the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This historic site is renowned for its architectural beauty and cultural significance, making it a notable destination for tourists visiting Italy. 2Puccini Museum
LuccaThe Puccini Museum is situated in the birthplace of the renowned composer Giacomo Puccini in Lucca. This historic site, where Puccini was born on December 22, 1858, offers a unique insight into the life and work of the composer. The Puccini family had settled in this house in 1815, and Puccini himself lived here until 1880 when he moved to Milan to complete his studies. 3Museo Vincenzo Bellini
CataniaThe Museo Civico Vincenzo Bellini is a museum situated in Catania. It is housed on the first floor of the Palazzo Gravina Cruyllas, a noble residence of the Princes of Palagonia. The museum is located in Piazza San Francesco, directly opposite the church bearing the same name. 4Civico Museo Teatrale Fondazione Carlo Schmidl
TriestThe Civico Museo Teatrale Carlo Schmidl is conveniently located in the city center of Trieste, at Borgo Teresiano, on the banks of the Grand Canal. This central location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city. The museum is housed in the Gopcevich Palace, a building of considerable architectural interest. 5Bagatti Valsecchi Museum
MilanThe Bagatti Valsecchi Museum is an important historic house museum nestled in downtown Milan. Nose around & see how aristocratic Milanese lived. The Renaissance art, decorative arts, furniture, scientific & musical instruments, sun dials, majolica, arms & armor and the rooms are preserved just as t 6Museo del Violino
CremonaThe Violin Museum, previously known as the Stradivarius Museum, is situated in the city of Cremona. The museum is renowned for its collection of stringed instruments, including violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. These instruments were crafted by some of the most famous luthiers in history, including Antonio Stradivari and Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù. The museum's collection is a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of these luthiers, and offers visitors a unique opportunity to see these instruments up close. 7House of Sound
ParmaLa Casa del Suono, located in Parma, is a unique museum that focuses on the history and evolution of instruments used for sound reproduction and transmission. It offers an extensive collection of around 400 pieces, ranging from early phonographs and galena radios to modern digital players. The museum provides a fascinating journey through the development of sound technology, making it an interesting visit for anyone interested in music, technology, or history. 8Casa Menotti
SpoletoSince 2011, Casa Menotti has been home to the Documentation Center of the Festival dei Due Mondi. This small museum, managed by the Monini Foundation in collaboration with the municipality of Spoleto and the Festival dei Due Mondi Foundation, offers a wealth of information about the history of the festival, the life and work of Menotti, and the festival's relationship with the city and the international cultural context. 9Museo Romagnolo del Teatro
ForlìThe Museo Romagnolo del Teatro e degli Strumenti Musicali is housed in the Palazzo Gaddi in Forlì. This Italian museum is situated in the beautifully decorated rooms on the ground floor of the palace. It offers a unique insight into the musical and theatrical life of Forlì between the 19th and 20th centuries. 10Museo Internazionale e Biblioteca della Musica di Bologna
BolognaThe Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica is a music museum and music library in Bologna. The museum is housed in the Palazzo Aldini Sanguinetti of which the first floor contains nine rooms of the exhibition that illustrates around 6 centuries of the history of European music. The museum di 11Rossini House
PesaroCasa Rossini in Pesaro is a significant location as it is the birthplace of the renowned composer Gioachino Rossini. Born on February 29, 1792, Rossini's legacy continues to be celebrated in this historic house. Visitors can experience the place where the composer's life began, adding a personal touch to their understanding of his music and life. 12San Colombano - Tagliavini Collection
BolognaThe Oratory of the Madonna of San Colombano is a religious site in Bologna, which was built in 1591, atop the site of a chapel or small church that sheltered the painting of the Madonna dell’Orazione by Lippo di Dalmasio. The attached complex of buildings houses the collection of musical instruments 13Centro Arti Visive Pescheria
PesaroThe Centro Arti Visive Pescheria is a cultural and artistic institution located in Pesaro, Italy. Established in 1996, the center has been a hub for contemporary art, promoting and disseminating it within the local community. The center hosts various events throughout the year, including exhibitions, music, design, theater, and dance. 14Teatrical Museum at the Scala
MilanThe Teatrical Museum at the Scala (Museo teatrale alla Scala) is a museum in Miland that is housed in the Casino Ricordi, the building next to the Scala Theater. The museum holds and displays an extensive collection of stage costumes, costume sketches, letters, portraits, manuscripts and old musical 15Casa della Musica
ParmaLa Casa della Musica, or the House of Music, is situated in Palazzo Cusani, an aristocratic residence located at the northern edge of the historic center of Parma. This location adds a touch of historical charm to the music institution, making it a unique destination for music lovers visiting the city. 16Museo Belliniano
CataniaThe Museo Belliniano (The Bellini Civic Museum) is a museum in Catania, housed in the rooms on the first floor of Palazzo Gravina Cruyllas, together with the Emilio Greco Museum (Museo Emilio Greco). The museum occupies the house where the composer Vincenzo Bellini was born on 3 November 1801 and sp 17National Museum of Musical Instruments
RomeThe National Museum of Musical Instruments (Museo nazionale degli strumenti musicali) is a museum in Rome. Its collection is based on the collection of musical instruments from the Jesuit Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680), who was also an organ expert. The museum's collection includes nearly 3,000 piec 18Museo del Conservatorio San Pietro a Majella
NaplesThe San Pietro a Majella Conservatory (Conservatorio di San Pietro a Majella) is housed in the former Celestine convent attached to the church of San Pietro a Majella. It is the oldest Italian conservatory still in operation and is therefore one of the most prestigious music schools in Italy. The mu 19Puccini Museum
PescagliaThe Puccini Museum is situated in the heart of Lucca, in Corte San Lorenzo, 8. This historic location is not just a museum, but also the birthplace of the renowned composer Giacomo Puccini, who was born here on December 22, 1858. The Puccini family had established their residence here in 1815, and the maestro lived in this house until 1880, when he moved to Milan to complete his studies. 20Memus - Museo e Archivio Storico del Teatro San Carlo
NaplesThe Real Teatro di San Carlo (Royal Theatre of Saint Charles) is an opera house in Naples located adjacent to the central Piazza del Plebiscito, and connected to the Royal Palace. It is the oldest continuously active venue for public opera in the world (opening in 1737). The Memus - Museo e Archivio- 21
Museo dello Strumento Musicale
Reggio CalabriaThe Museo dello strumento musicale is a museum located in Reggio Calabria. It is a significant cultural institution in the city, offering visitors a unique insight into the world of music and its instruments. - 22
Museo Parigino
RomeThe Museo Parigino is a museum in Rome that was founded by Cesare Nissirio, president of the Athena Parthenos Association, with the aim of collecting materials related to Parisian culture between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The museum is in a way related to the