Tosio Martinengo Art Gallery

The Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo reopens to the public with a new layout of the 18th century halls and other important new features!

18th-century painting is the new protagonist at the Tosio Martinengo Art Gallery

7 rooms, restyled and embellished with works previously held in storage, and as many as 11 new acquisitions, for an intense journey through popular subject painting of the “Age of Enlightenment”.

After admiring Todeschini’s The Master’s Lesson and Pietro Bellotti’s Follower, as well as two interesting works by Faustino Bocchi, visitors will enter the new room now entirely dedicated to Giacomo Ceruti, the great protagonist of the 2023 season with an exhibition focused entirely on him.

From Raphael and the Renaissance to Hayez and Romaticism

Particularly illustrious names displayed at Pinacoteca include Canova, Hayez, Raphael, and Lotto. A collection of priceless paintings, including great works by Raphael (Madonna and Child, Angel, Christ Blessing) which have returned to Brescia after being displayed in the most important museums worldwide, including the National Gallery in London, while Pinacoteca was closed.

There is a very important section devoted to Brescian Renaissance painters, with Moretto, Romanino, Savoldo, Foppa are among the undisputed protagonists of this artistic period. In addition to paintings, the Pinacoteca also displays sculptures, jewellery, enamels, and medals.

The setting for this immense heritage is the ancient Palazzo Martinengo da Barco, built in the 1500s, which has been completely restored. The exhbition halls are decorated with great tapestries and bright velvets, which welcome visitors with an explosion of colours from blue to red, green and silver, for a surprising and engaging experience aligned with the best European museums.

EasyGuide ed Escape Room

The visit to the Tosio Martinengo Art Gallery becomes even more engaging and inclusive thanks to EasyGuide, the innovative free and accessible multimedia guide to be used via your smartphone. No app needed: the contents are immediately accessible by scanning a QR code that will be given to each visitor when purchasing the ticket. It is recommended that you bring your own headphones. For all information, visit the Fondazione Brescia Musei website.

And that’s not all! The Tosio Martinengo Art Gallery opens its doors to the captivating Museum Escape “The Second Prophecy”: an engaging journey through paintings and sculptures, leading the users to discover the museum by solving a series of puzzles and riddles! Find out the details and how to enjoy it here

Museo per tutti: activities and experiences for both children and adults

Fondazione Brescia Musei is pleased to present Museo per tutti, a program of activities and guided tours involving many opportunities to experience the city’s historical and artistic heritage. Each activity is specifically designed for children, young people or adults. Discover the complete program!

For the youngest guests: the first museum app-game with Geronimo Stilton!

Visiting the civic museums of Brescia is becoming more and more interactive and fun thanks to the new museum app-game starring Geronimo Stilton!

Starting from today, the children’s most beloved mouse is the exceptional companion of the museum’s youngest guests: by taking part in his exciting adventures, they can get closer to the cultural, historical and artistic heritage preserved in Brescia and observe it… in a completely new guise!

From the Santa Giulia Museum with the Archaeological Park and the new home to the Winged Victory in the Capitolium to the Tosio Martinengo Art Gallery and the “Luigi Marzoli” Arms Museum in the Castle: thanks to three digital itineraries accessible via smartphones and tablets, Geronimo Stilton will cross the threshold of a museum for the first time.

The aim of this innovative educational project (of which Fondazione Brescia Musei is proudly the world leader) is to stimulate children’s curiosity through the use of technological tools that are familiar to them.

The initiative, entitled “Geronimo Stilton. Brescia Musei Adventures“, addresses visitors aged 6 and up. For all information, visit the page dedicated to Geronimo Stilton. Brescia Musei Adventures.

Visit the Tosio Martinengo Art Gallery

The Tosio Martinengo Art Gallery is located in Piazza Moretto and is easily reachable on foot with a walk in the historic center. The nearest metro station is the Vittoria one.

For information on tickets and opening hours:

• tel. +39 030 8174200
• cup@bresciamusei.com
• www.bresciamusei.com