Ivan Bruschi House & Museum
Ivan Bruschi House & Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Brun066
Florence, Italy11,696 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
The museums that derive their origin from the mansions of antique or art dealers always have a special quality (among others, in the nearby Florence, the "Bardini Museum" has it). Unlike the ancient private homes, where the works of art and craftsmanship, if there are, are usually in moderate quantities, the antique dealers' homes are generally crowded with valuable objects: they are a bit houses and a bit shops, and their appearance can be defined as "crystallized" at the time when the owner interrupted his activity of buying and selling, and he held for himself the objects to which he was particularly fond.
But the value of this house & museum doesn't end here. It is, in fact, also a home. In my eyes this was particularly evident when I looked at the book shelves: they are typical of the library of an Italian intellectual of the second half of the twentieth century. So they look familiar to me, as I belong to the same category: I have breathed a "home" air here.
Then let's consider, of course, the value of the rich collections of works of art and crafts, displayed in a wise and pleasant way, so as to allow a full appreciation of them. Since the house is that of Ivan Bruschi, founder (in 1968) of the Arezzo antique fair, held in the nearby "Piazza Grande" every first Sunday of the month (currently the most renowned in Italy), the objects on display can not be trivial or bad taste.
For all these reasons this house & museum is a considerable gem, recently (2002) added to the Arezzo heritage,
But the value of this house & museum doesn't end here. It is, in fact, also a home. In my eyes this was particularly evident when I looked at the book shelves: they are typical of the library of an Italian intellectual of the second half of the twentieth century. So they look familiar to me, as I belong to the same category: I have breathed a "home" air here.
Then let's consider, of course, the value of the rich collections of works of art and crafts, displayed in a wise and pleasant way, so as to allow a full appreciation of them. Since the house is that of Ivan Bruschi, founder (in 1968) of the Arezzo antique fair, held in the nearby "Piazza Grande" every first Sunday of the month (currently the most renowned in Italy), the objects on display can not be trivial or bad taste.
For all these reasons this house & museum is a considerable gem, recently (2002) added to the Arezzo heritage,
Written March 22, 2018
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Beverlina
Austin, TX29 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
Ssshhh! Don't tell just anyone about this treasure. It's the ideal place to spend a couple of hours with a dear friend or lover, wandering around the home of an avid collector and taking in his remarkably wide-ranging - but always quality - collection of art, objects and furniture. Bruschi founded Arezzo's Antique Market in 1968, died in 1996 and left us a delightful gift.
Written September 18, 2016
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Pink
Littlehampton, UK56 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
We stayed in Arezzo for a few days as part of an Italian tour, our rep suggested this museum if we had a couple of hours free. Its an odd museum but really interesting, a mix-up of collections ranging throughout history, its a refreshing change from stuffy museums. Information sheets available on each floor explaining items.
Written August 30, 2019
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PMDG8R
West Palm Beach, FL148 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
If you are visiting Arezzo you should certainly spend some time wondering through this fascinating eclectic collection. We very much enjoyed the visit.
Written July 15, 2017
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marjaterttu2016
Espoo, Finland140 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
The home museum Fondation Ivan Bruschi tells you a history starting from the etruscans. The vast collection of paintings, furniture, arms, household items etc. includes examples also from Africa and Asia.
Written November 5, 2016
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982rodneyl
Grande Prairie, Canada162 contributions
Oct 2021
Across from Della Pieve this house has a very large and eclectic collection of antiques and artifacts from around the world. Worth an hour or two of your time
Written October 23, 2021
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Anonymous
4 contributions
May 2019
This is a very interesting museum, full of thousands of artifacts from every period of history. Perhaps the most interesting part of the museum is the building itself. Case Bruschi was built nearly 1000 years ago and displays much of the history of Arezzo. Various coats of arms from families that owned it are carved into the facade, as it was once a mint and house of the governing party of Arezzo. Half of the building and the square down the road were bombed out during WWII, leaving a visible scar on the front of the building where the building was rebuilt. Don't forget to stop at the rooftop terrace, with the best view of the unique pillars on the Pieve di Santa Maria.
Would recommend!
Would recommend!
Written December 6, 2019
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Lucie Marie D
Levane, Italy231 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
We were lucky enough to be in Arezzo on the 1st Sunday of the month in January 2016 and were able to visit the singular private gallery of Ivan Bruschi, the antiquarian and art collector who first promoted the famous monthly Arezzo Antiquarian market. Check the site for special openings as it's worth a visit.
Written October 28, 2016
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TuscanyConsultant
Gavorrano, Italy50 contributions
May 2016 • Family
This town house dates back to the thirteenth century, full of dreams, treasures and rare
collections, give us the idea of Ivan Bruschi cultural and aesthetic conception
Thanks to him the city of Arezzo has for 50 years the Antique Fair, the first event of its kind in Italy, and today still the largest..
I have a great passion for houses but the power of visiting this tower with its unique character and outstanding views from the top, one-off features, odd shaped rooms and, of course many stairs, is a special experience
In addition of the rare collections a visitor can find different exibitions of arts almost every month.
It Worth seeing Casa Musei Ivan Bruschi
collections, give us the idea of Ivan Bruschi cultural and aesthetic conception
Thanks to him the city of Arezzo has for 50 years the Antique Fair, the first event of its kind in Italy, and today still the largest..
I have a great passion for houses but the power of visiting this tower with its unique character and outstanding views from the top, one-off features, odd shaped rooms and, of course many stairs, is a special experience
In addition of the rare collections a visitor can find different exibitions of arts almost every month.
It Worth seeing Casa Musei Ivan Bruschi
Written May 23, 2016
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Charles K
Winchester, UK1,212 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We only had a few minutes to visit thus place but it was worthwhile. As the title suggests the items inside are quirky in places and are interesting. There's a nice view from the terrace which is worth visiting.
Written August 11, 2018
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Ivan Bruschi House & Museum (Arezzo) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Ivan Bruschi House & Museum
- Ivan Bruschi House & Museum is open:
- Wed - Sun 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Wed - Sun 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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