Museo Delle Maioliche Stanze Al Genio
Museo Delle Maioliche Stanze Al Genio
Museo Delle Maioliche Stanze Al Genio
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4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
About
The museum is open all year round on the days and times indicated. The visits are guided only and it is advisable to book. The visits are carried out only in Italian / English. The main collection consists of glazed tiles from Sicily and Campania used for pavements and wall tiling, manufactured between the fifteenth and twentieth centuries for the pleasure and enjoyment of privileged society, which included the aristocracy, the wealthy middle class and the religious communities. With almost 5000 pieces on display, it is one of the largest private collections open to the public in all of Europe and it is arranged by period and geographical origin. Every year, the collection grows with the addition of new pieces. Inside the “museum home”, there are also smaller collections of antique toys, tin boxes, vintage items and writing implements.
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Trav341
Toowoomba, Australia114 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
We were fortunate enough to stay in the B & B upstairs. The Museum is on the floor below, a treasured collection of beautiful tiles, lovingly curated by the owner occupier. It was a privilege to be shown round by someone with a personal connection to the residence. Opening hours may vary, but it's well worth finding out and going along.
Written October 31, 2023
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Bojan977
Pula, Croatia20 contributions
Nov 2011 • Friends
Breathless! A great colecttion of antique tiles from Sicily area. If your travelling around globe ever bring you to Palermo, definitly visit Casa museo Stanze al Genio!!!! It is easy to find in the very center of Palermo just three minutes walk from main Palermo railway station. The owner is a very open gentelmen ready to answer any of your question. Guides can be in a few languages just let him know in advance. Italian is available in any time......
Written December 8, 2011
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Grazie mille, spero di rivederla presto :-)
Written May 27, 2013
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marilena530
Arlington, Va139 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
Stanze al Genio is hosted in a private house and although you have to call for an appointment, it is well worth the effort. The private tour, in italian, was a highlight fo out trip to Palermo. Piro, our guide and resident expert is passionate about the ancient neapolitan and sicilian tile collection. The rooms are covered from floor to ceiling with ancient tile, each with own unique history. Piro was very knowledgeable about world history and the 'back story on the tiles. Having a private tour was well worth the effort. You MUST CALL ahead FOR AN Appointment.
Written August 9, 2012
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Grazie mille, spero di rivederla presto :-)
Written May 27, 2013
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Helen, Jonas & Liv
Stockholm, Sweden16 contributions
Jan 2013 • Couples
This attraction is not listed in any of the touristic maps of Palermo and yet it was our favorite one. We found it here on TripAdvisor and were very pleased with the visit. The collection of tiles is one of the largest in Europe, and it is indeed impressive (even if you're not specially interested in tiles...). Take the guided tour, as the explanations are indispensable, and the guides extremely qualified, enthusiastic and nice. The private home that hosts the collection is also delightful, and the whole visit is a trip to another era. Worth every second of our time!
Written January 4, 2013
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Grazie mille, spero di rivederla presto :-)
Written May 27, 2013
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Charming_Karl
Lisbon, Portugal1,426 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
First: the location. On Via Garibaldi, you will not see a marker for number 11, but instead you will see a very dilapidated, unassuming door, and to the right, an intercom, with a button for the Stanze al Genio. After making your reservation ahead of time (either by phone or email), you just show up at the proper time, ring the buzzer, and after checking your name, they will buzz you in.
Second, the timing: as I recall, the English tour is given at 3pm and the Italian at 4pm. The tour is given in the home of the owner of the collection, led by the person who is the buyer for the collection, who is knowledgeable not just of the tiles, but also the furniture and other items displayed in the rooms (for example, one room has a series of shelves with antique toys).
The room where you gather after entering the building is also a bit of a gift shop, with refrigerator magnets and paper reproductions of tiles for sale. But of course the main reason for being there are the tiles covering the walls of most of the rooms in the main floor of the building. If you are at all interested in the decorative arts or at least in Majolica ceramics, you will be thrilled seeing the variety and excellence of this collection.
Second, the timing: as I recall, the English tour is given at 3pm and the Italian at 4pm. The tour is given in the home of the owner of the collection, led by the person who is the buyer for the collection, who is knowledgeable not just of the tiles, but also the furniture and other items displayed in the rooms (for example, one room has a series of shelves with antique toys).
The room where you gather after entering the building is also a bit of a gift shop, with refrigerator magnets and paper reproductions of tiles for sale. But of course the main reason for being there are the tiles covering the walls of most of the rooms in the main floor of the building. If you are at all interested in the decorative arts or at least in Majolica ceramics, you will be thrilled seeing the variety and excellence of this collection.
Written June 21, 2019
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rachelcar03
Liverpool, UK27 contributions
So I thought the other reviews might have been exaggerating or even written by the owners friends or relatives but believe me they are not! For a few euros you will get a great insight into the regions arts and crafts told through the story of tiles. There was only two of us and an intetpreter was provided - first class , warm and friendly service . It deserves all the top reviews and you will not be disappointed if you visit .
Written September 7, 2012
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Grazie mille, spero di rivederla presto :-)
Written May 27, 2013
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Butera28
5 contributions
A unique experience, a real hidden jewel. The owners of this wonderful collection are extremely amiable and knowledgeable and will offer you an unforgettable tour of the fascinating world of maiolica tiles.
Written February 25, 2012
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Grazie mille, spero di rivederla presto :-)
Written May 27, 2013
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BacchusRoma
Rome, Italy21 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Fantastico - Museum of Maioliche!
Claudio took us around and was a wealth of information.
A wonderful private home where the owner
has been collecting tiles since he was 11 years old! Do not miss...
Claudio took us around and was a wealth of information.
A wonderful private home where the owner
has been collecting tiles since he was 11 years old! Do not miss...
Written June 16, 2017
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Domer84
Chicago, IL152 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
Word of mouth and guidebook descriptions piqued our interest enough to make the call and book an appointment to see this unique collection beautifully arrayed in a private home. This tour ended up being one of the highlights of our stay in Palermo. This collection of hand-painted tiles from Sicily and Palermo (all completed in the centuries before the mass production techniques of the industrial revolution) has a personality and charm and magnetic quality that draws you into a close inspection of one tile after another of the more than 3500 on display. You only need to spend a moment in the foyer of the apartment to know you've landed in a magical place. Set aside the time in your schedule when you go to Palermo next to call for an appointment, and spend an hour getting lost in the beauty and history of this special collection.
Written July 7, 2015
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StevenY1
London, UK5 contributions
Mar 2015 • Couples
I made reservations for this collection based on the strength of other TA reviews. I'm really glad I did as I really enjoyed my time there and the tour with Claudio (who speaks great English) was really interesting. Making a reservation for the date and time was really easy by email with Claudio responded to my emails really quickly. They have plans to develop the building further so I'm planning to revisit again when those have been completed.
Written April 18, 2015
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Unbedingt besuchen! Per google maps geht es recht einfach, den Eingang zu finden.
Written November 22, 2019
I love google maps :-)
Written February 5, 2020
Desidero sapere quando è accessibile la struttura quanto costa l'ingresso e quali mezzi pubblici posso usare per raggiungere la Stanze del Genio partendo da via della Liberta' zona giardino inglese
Written April 30, 2017
La struttura non e' sempre accessibile e l'ingresso e' 7 euro a persona. L'associazione terradamare si occupa delle visite e organizza in determinate giornate, quindi un mio consiglio e' quello di consultare la loro pagina facebook o il loro sito. Per quanto riguarda i mezzi pubblici consideri che il palazzo nobiliare che accoglie il museo e' vicino la stazione centrale di palermo, quindi tutti i bus o la metro portano li
Written May 1, 2017
Please advise how to reserve a visit/tour of Stanze al Genio? What e-mail address do I use? We will be in Palermo on 20th June 2016.
Thank you
Elaine
Written March 5, 2016
good evening to Monday 20 June I can arrange a tour in English at 15. You can send an email best regards Pio Mellina
Written March 5, 2016
What are the hours of the museum and days it is open? How do I make a reservation?
Written March 13, 2015
Good day the museum is open daily by appointment. To book, just send an email. Best regards
Written March 14, 2015
Hi, I would like to know how far is the Levante B&B is to Santuario dell Madonna. Is it a walking distance? Is there a public transportation to get there? Please confirm the date of the Festival of the Black Madonna. Is it on the 7th or 8th of September 2015?
Thanks, Laura
Written February 16, 2015
Dear lady wrong recipient, we are an earthenware museum in Palermo. I have no news on the black madonna. with best regards
Written February 17, 2015
hi how easy is it to get to and from i will travelling on my own so want to say feel safe and how much?
thanks
Written January 12, 2015
Hi you can safely come in the afternoon without any problems. Remember to reserve your visit. Yours sincerely
Written January 13, 2015
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