Museum of tiles Stanze al Genio
Museum of tiles 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
4:00 PM - 6:30 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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KaceyCrumpet
16 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Lovely small museum filled with a unique collection of beautiful tiles. Look out for No 11 on the street and a small sign on the buzzer by a rustic wooden door, as it is not easy to find. Price includes a guided tour and approx 1 hour needed to visit.
Written March 5, 2024
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Trav341
Toowoomba, Australia111 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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Lukas Z
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Oct 2023 • Couples
Great museum with a nice guided tour.
However one star, for the outrageous treatment we received after staying on the terrace. We stayed at the B&B and we asked if we could stay and work from there until 2.30pm and we were told that is not a problem. Than during our work (conference call) we were yelled at by the cleaning staff. The owner called us during our video conference to say they will call the police if we don’t leave.
We are traveling a lot but something like this has never happened to us and we were scared and sad to see such behavior. I am usually not vindictive, but in this case I wish the owner and the cleaners personally that they will experience a similar treatment in their life.
However one star, for the outrageous treatment we received after staying on the terrace. We stayed at the B&B and we asked if we could stay and work from there until 2.30pm and we were told that is not a problem. Than during our work (conference call) we were yelled at by the cleaning staff. The owner called us during our video conference to say they will call the police if we don’t leave.
We are traveling a lot but something like this has never happened to us and we were scared and sad to see such behavior. I am usually not vindictive, but in this case I wish the owner and the cleaners personally that they will experience a similar treatment in their life.
Written October 19, 2023
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We are sorry to report that you have been reported for having occupied the structure illegally when your stay was over. you had to leave the bnb at 10 and you didn't do so for several hours, delaying the arrival of the new guests. the things you write are not true and only the intervention of the police was useful in making you go away. you will pay a fine for this scammer behavior.
Written December 30, 2023
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kgpeterson
Naples, Italy4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is a small gem of a museum that doubles as a private residence in a 17th palazzo. Every room is filled with difference examples from different time period, exemplifying different production level. All is explained by an erudite guide.
Highly recommended for those who would enjoy an experience a bit off the beaten track.
Highly recommended for those who would enjoy an experience a bit off the beaten track.
Written September 30, 2023
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Janet B
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Fascinating series of rooms with beautifully presented displays of tiles. Our guide was personable and highly knowledgeable and helped us to understand the development of tile making in Italy and, in particularly, Sicily and how they were used throughout the last thousand years.
A real hidden gem.
A real hidden gem.
Written August 22, 2023
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Kaylee H
Amsterdam, The Netherlands3 contributions
It really inspired me. It was a very beautiful and unique collection and it felt very private. Also very good tour! The tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Written July 15, 2023
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jane from Scarborough
Scarborough, UK12 contributions
Jul 2023
Unique place, very unusual but amazing collection.
Difficult to find at first as no sign but the door bell does name have a name on it.
Difficult to find at first as no sign but the door bell does name have a name on it.
Written July 10, 2023
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Lori C
Ridgewood, NJ23 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Very unique interesting quick tour of this magnificent tile collection in the owner’s residence. Worth the visit!
Written June 9, 2023
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Connector706506
1 contribution
May 2023 • Couples
Once you get past the rough, unmarked wooden door where Google Maps leads you, you'll wander past some scaffolding, up the stairs and into a magical experience. This is a terrific collection in the owner's stunning private apartment! Our tour turned out to be private, and afterward we had time to wander back through the lovely rooms of exqusite tiles. Go for the tiles, go for the sweet cats wandering throughout. It's wonderful!
Written May 21, 2023
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Esther W
7 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
This is such an unexpected and wonderful museum, set in a beautiful 16th Century palazzo…the story of an 11 year old’s obsession with hand-painted majolica and his discovery of a way to share his collection simply and without being tainted by outside ‘money interests’. Museum relies on visitors’ donations/tour fee - please support by visiting.
Written May 20, 2023
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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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