Lapidary Maffeiano Museum

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The Museo Lapidario Maffeiano, built in the heart of Verona around the mid-eighteenth century, is one of the oldest public museums in Europe. His name is inextricably linked to the Marquis Scipione Maffei (1675-1755), an important veronese academic and erudite.

The Museum was born thanks to the long and passionate work by Maffei, who collected hundreds and hundreds of inscriptions and entrusted the veronese architect and painter Alessandro Pompei the construction of a place suitable for their exposure and conservation, firmly convinced that "what could be useful to the public must be made public".

The Maffeiano was one of the must-see places for the numerous foreign travelers (among them, in September 1786, also JW Goethe) who arrived in Italy from Northern Europe to complete the Grand Tour.

FAQ

What can I see inside the museum?
The Maffeiano Museum is a lapidary museum: there are numerous collections of tombstones with inscriptions from ancient civilizations.

Who created the museum?
It was born from the long and passionate work of Scipione Maffei, who collected hundreds of artefacts and worked on the exhibition, convinced of the importance of freely sharing knowledge with the public.

Where is the museum?
It is located in the historic center of Verona, within the municipal walls. It overlooks Piazza Bra, under the Portoni della Bra.

Is the monument accessible to people with disabilities?
The museum is completely accessible. Lift available.

Is it possible to access to the monument with animals?
It is possible to access the monument only with small dogs only inside special bags (pet carrier). Guide dogs for the visually impaired, assistance dogs for the disabled and alert dogs (diabetes, epilepsy, etc.) are always allowed. Dogs are not allowed in the case of guided tours; coffee breaks; set-ups; in the case of special temporary exhibitions that require special maintenance; if female, during the period of estrum and in pregnancy and in case of illness. To know the complete requirements for admission to the monument and the responsibilities of those who visit the museum with their dog, we invite you to take a look at the complete pet policy attached.

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