Museums and galleries

National Picture Gallery

Created in 1836, the Picture Gallery was the first public collection of Ferrarese paintings, put together to bring a halt to the dispersion of local artistic patrimony by setting up a modern museum in which to conserve and promote Ferrara's art and culture

In 1958, the Picture Gallery, until then consisting mainly of medium-sized and large works with holy themes, passed under the national trust. In the following years it was enriched by donations and collections: today the museum has more than two hundred holy and profane works that offer the visitor a full view of Ferrarese painting between the 13^thand the 17^thcenturies. The works are arranged in the rooms of the piano nobile, such as the Hall of Honour, decorated with beautiful 16^th-century ceilings.

Opening

10.00-18.00. Closed on Monday
Ticket office closes 30’ before closing time of the Museum.

Easter 2024: 31/01 and 01/04 open 10-18. Closed 02/04.

Closed December 25th and January 1st