Palazzo Blu
Palazzo Blu
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Gemma R
35 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
I went to Palazzo Blu to visit the exhibition on the avant-garde of the 20th century. The ticket office staff is not very welcoming or knowledgeable. The exhibition is very accurate and well presented, really interesting, it's a shame that there were a lot of school groups and therefore the rooms were crowded. The mornings should be dedicated only to schools and the rest of the time to individual visitors, so as to allow better enjoyment.
Written January 10, 2024
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🚗⛱️🌆Castellani in viaggio🌎🏞️🌴
Province of Florence, Italy5,317 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Exhibition dedicated to the avant-garde, with masterpieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art with works dedicated to Chagall, Monet, Dalì, Mirò, Picasso, Matisse, Klee, Kansinsky and Mandrian. We also visited the exhibition dedicated to the Street Festival, specifically to Kobra, a Brazilian artist. and finally we saw the beautiful permanent exhibition! A success every time!
Written November 11, 2023
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🚗⛱️🌆Castellani in viaggio🌎🏞️🌴
Province of Florence, Italy5,317 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
With great pleasure we visited the exhibition dedicated to Hokusai Katsushika, Japanese artist, who through his works traces the stages of the artistic movement Ukiyoe, artistic strand between 1600 and the first half of 1800 named Edo in the name of the then Japanese capital that is now Tokyo. More than 200 works, some of which have not yet been published. Artistic current linked to the way of life of the new emerging classes. Representative are the works that reproduce the views of Mount Fuji and also scenes of everyday life of an erotic nature. Another amazing exhibition that we will remember for a long time to come.
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Written December 27, 2024
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Jennifer M
Ipswich, UK46 contributions
Jan 2023
Early Italian impressionist painters. A great exhibition of artists not well known outside of Italy. Scenes and interiors enhanced by the beautiful Italian light. Very well curated in this museum. Until 26th February.
Written January 29, 2023
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John G
10 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Temporary exhibition on 'Macchiaioli' painting. Rude clueless staff, lacklustre and oversimplified presentation aimed at italian primary school groups. Title somewhat misleading, definitely not worth the 12 € entrance fee.
Written February 7, 2023
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Dave Puls
Nottingham, UK2,188 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Excellent museum and art gallery. Some incredible renaissance paintings and beautiful aristocratic rooms on the 2nd floor. Interesting building, right by the river. Well worth the entry fee.
Written June 18, 2024
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ACT-MA
Acton, MA105 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
Go to the Arno River and look for blue palazzo on the south side. If it weren't so obvious,it could be called a "hidden gem." During our visit in mid-April there were two outstanding exhibits: one of the late Renaissance painter Artemisia Gentilischi; the other of costumes by Anna Anni, long-time collaborator of Franco Zeffirelli. If they are still on when you are in Pisa, read up a bit on Gentilischi before you go. Her incredible "Judith Slaying Holofernes" is in the Uffizzi in Florence, but the Palazzo Blu has collected one of the most outstanding group of her other paintings for this exhibit. The costumes of Anna Anni from operas (Otello) and plays (Maria Stuarta) are exquisite. The accompanying video (with English subtitles) helps give a sense of the creative process.
Be forewarned that Palazzo Blu has very little translated into English. But it is well worth the effort of any art-lover. Bonus: it's free!
Be forewarned that Palazzo Blu has very little translated into English. But it is well worth the effort of any art-lover. Bonus: it's free!
Written April 20, 2013
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WorcesterLinda
Worcester, UK156 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
Located on the south bank of the river Arno, midway between the Ponte di Mezzo and the Ponte Solferino, the Palazzo Blu is a large old building housing an art gallery. It is easily identified by its bright blue coloured walls.
There is quite an extensive range of general art work and furniture, presented in 18 separate rooms, each with a descriptive pamphlet in English. The art collection includes some mediaeval frescoes and many 18th, 19th and early 20th century paintings.
Even if you are not an art lover, it is interesting to see inside the building and to view its varied rooms. There is free entry and the Palzzo provides good toilet facilities.
Well worth an hour’s visit and a pleasant break from the crowds in the more famous tourist locations.
There is quite an extensive range of general art work and furniture, presented in 18 separate rooms, each with a descriptive pamphlet in English. The art collection includes some mediaeval frescoes and many 18th, 19th and early 20th century paintings.
Even if you are not an art lover, it is interesting to see inside the building and to view its varied rooms. There is free entry and the Palzzo provides good toilet facilities.
Well worth an hour’s visit and a pleasant break from the crowds in the more famous tourist locations.
Written February 28, 2013
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stjean11
Dorset, UK1,057 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
interactive science exhibition was very good, great for all ages.
no queues no entry fee
Art and furnitures displays on 1 st and 2 nd floors,
no queues no entry fee
Art and furnitures displays on 1 st and 2 nd floors,
Written May 4, 2014
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JacquiHop
Bromley, UK176 contributions
Mar 2014 • Solo
There are many different forms of art here, frescoes, paintings, sculptures, etc., but what I found most interesting were the rooms on the first floor. It was nice to see the items in place and understand the life that runs alongside such works of art. I also loved to see the furniture especially the amazingly detailed inlay work on many cabinets. ( I suspect I was born in the wrong era!)The information leaflets, in a stand in each room, were very useful and interesting and available in five or six languages including English. The toilets were clean and when you are out and about sightseeing it is nice to find. This attraction is just along the road from Santa Maria della Spina and on the way to the Keith Haring murale so you can combine all these free attractions. The strange thing was that this place was empty, perhaps people think that if it is free it is not worth it, but if you want your holiday money to last I say try it, if you don't like it leave, but I bet you won't!
Written March 21, 2014
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Arrivo con il camper dove posso parcheggiare? Grazie
Written October 3, 2023
Dove posso parcheggiare il più vicino possibile con una persona disabile con il contrassegno?
Written June 23, 2023
In prossimità a palazzo blu ci sono gli stalli per invalidi. Magari non vada in questi giorni almeno fino a fine mese perche ci dovrebbero essere le tribune del gioco del ponte. Dalle 22 alle 5 del mattino se non erro i Lungarni sono Ztl , ma il giorno l'accesso è libero.
Written June 24, 2023
dove si può parcheggiare vicino pediatria ospedale santa chiara pisa
Written January 26, 2021
Non saprei, ci sono arrivato a piedi passeggiando dal centro
Written July 25, 2019
Buongiorno. Per chi è stato alla mostra surrealista vorrei sapere quanto si impiega a visitarla? intendo una visita ben fatta con tanto di audioguida! Grazie a tutti!
Written January 15, 2019
Dipende dal grado di interesse che ciascuno ha. L’audioguida Viene fornita senza alcun problema. Personalmente ho impiegato un po’ meno di due ore.
Written January 16, 2019
Is this a guided tour around the museum or can you explore on your own at your own pace?
Written October 4, 2017
The place has a permanent collection (and you can ask for a guided tour if you wish), and also temporary exhibitons. For the temporary exhibitions they have arrangements for guided visits as well
Written October 5, 2017
Noi di solito parcheggiamo dalle parti di via Andrea Pisano poi facciamo una passeggiata a piedi attraversando piazza dei Miracoli, la piazza della Normale e l'Arno. Si trovano posti anche dalle parti dell'ospedale di Santa Chiara. Di domenica il parcheggio é gratuito.
Written January 27, 2017
What are its opening hours tomorrow Saturday 19th November
Written November 18, 2016
Sorry I missed your question. I don't know its opening times.
Written November 21, 2016
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