© Pierreci

Pietro Canonica (1869 -1959) was a sculptor of international repute, as well as a music lover and a composer in his own right. He spent his formative years in Turin in the last years of the Nineteenth Century, prior to a long period passed in the courts of Europe , where the aristocracy commissioned portraits and other commemorative works from him. He moved to Rome in 1922, and in 1927 managed to get the municipal concession for the building that is today the museum. He used it as his home and studio, undertaking in exchange that, when he died, he would leave all the works that he collected there over the years to furnish it as a museum in his name. That was the origin of this unusual museum, which gives an impression of all aspects of Canonica's life, both private and professional.

The museum offers its visitors a number of different perspectives on the artist's world. The private apartments on the first floor, with their precious furnishings and collection of Nineteenth Century Piedmontese paintings, give an insight into Canonica's personal memories and affections. His studio on the ground floor is evidence of his great technical skill and, even now, a source of inspiration. In the exhibition halls many of his works are displayed, everything from small busts to large equestrian statues, as well as sculptures, sketches, modes and casts.

Info and reservation :

Cooperativa IL SOGNO
Viale Regina Margherita, 192 - 00198 ROMA
tel. 06/85.30.17.58 - 06/85.30.17.56
Email : service@romeguide.it

On public transport from Rome Termini Station
Take Metro line A in the direction of BATTISTINI for 4 stops
Get off at Flaminio
Walk about 500 metres up the Viale Washington until Piazzale delle Canestre.
Turn on the left and continue up the Viale Canonica for approximately 200 meters.

On public transport from Rome Ostiense Station
Find the OSTIENSE/MATTEUCCI bus stop
Take line 716 (marked TEATRO MARCELLO) for 7 stops
Get off at PETROSELLI
Take line 95 (marked WASHINGTON) for 12 stops
Get off at DEL FIOCCO/VALLE GIULIA
Continue until Piazzale delle Canestre.
Turn on the left and continue up the Viale Canonica for approximately 200 meters.

On public transport from Fiumincino
Take line FR1 (SETTEBAGNI) for 7 stops
Get off at TUSCOLANA
Go to PONTE LUNGO
Take Metro line A (BATTISTINI) for 8 stops
Get off at FLAMINIO
Walk about 500 metres up the Viale Washington until Piazzale delle Canestre.
Turn on the left and continue up the Viale Canonica for approximately 200 meters.

Info and reservation :

Cooperativa IL SOGNO
Viale Regina Margherita, 192 - 00198 ROMA
tel. 06/85.30.17.58 - 06/85.30.17.56
Email : service@romeguide.it

Opening hours from 9 am to 7 pm; January 6, November 1, December 8, 24 and 31 from 9 am to 1.30 pm.
Closed Monday (except Easter Monday), January 1, May 1, December 25.
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing time

ADULTS
€ 3,00 + 1,50 for exhibitions + € 1.50 (booking fees)+ € 2.00 (agency fees)

REDUCED FEE for European Union members between 18 and 24 years old and for the Civil-European Union teachers
€ 1,50 + 1,50 for exhibitions + € 1.50 (booking fees)+ € 2.00 (agency fees)

FREE ENTRANCE
for persons under 18 and over 65 years old from European Union

Info and reservation :

Cooperativa IL SOGNO
Viale Regina Margherita, 192 - 00198 ROMA
tel. 06/85.30.17.58 - 06/85.30.17.56
Email : service@romeguide.it

Info and reservation :

Cooperativa IL SOGNO
Viale Regina Margherita, 192 - 00198 ROMA
tel. 06/85.30.17.58 - 06/85.30.17.56
Email : service@romeguide.it