This is a not to be missed sight. Everything layed out here and so well displayed from Palladio's books to the wooded models of all his important buildings in the area. A wonderful space with a really interesting exhibit.
Since its opening in October 2012, the main changes concern (a) the set of five original Palladio drawings, (b) the Venice Room, which now focuses on 'colour' and displays a large new model of the Monastery of the Carità, (c) the temporary exhibition area.
I am sorry you found the museum boring. I understand you don't love models and hope you took the chance of viewing the original Palladio drawings displayed in each room.
I am sorry you didn't like our museum. I agree it now lacks a biographical section on Palladio that would appeal to novices, and we are indeed working on it.The Slot Villa video is either much loved or totally disliked by our visitors, there is no middle road.On the other hand I don't see what information is repeated identically in several rooms.The scholars projected on the walls are there for two main reasons: give the public the opportunity to meet the experts, and explain the subject/s of each room focusing on the latest research outcomes.Last but not least, the large models on display were built in the 1970s. I have never heard of any surviving original model by Palladio, except for a few cout-out paper templates for mouldings (2D): if to your knowledge there are some, please tell us in detail.
I wasn't sure I would like this museum, but once inside found the experience delightful. Recommend as a real learning experience about buildings and how they are made. Cross sections and information describing materials. I spent a long time there.
Il Museo è compreso nella Card Musei. Diciamo che il museo è carino e ben curato ma forse un po' troppo concettuale e adatto a studenti di architettura. All'interno di un palazzo tra l'altro meraviglioso si ripercorre la carriera di Palladio e vengono rappresentati tramite modellini di legno tutte le sue opere spiegate a volte da dei video di famosi architetti.
The Palladio Museum is a must to understand the Architect Andrea Palladio and his impact on not just Vicenza and the surrounding area but on buildings all over the world to include Jefferson's Monticello! This museum is first rate and has been put together in a wonderful style. Take your time and listen to the numerous individual videos explaining Palladio's experience, skill, building, and impact on generations of architects. It was the perfect beginning to a day of exploring the fabulous buildings in the historic center of Vicenza. Enjoy
Nice Museum with Videos explaining the Background of the time, materials, social Status of the masters of Palladios architecture. The models and the explanations in Italian and English give a perspective on what makes Palladio so great.
Take two hours to see this venue, worth every single cent. The structure is wanderful, full of charming corners with an Italian garden. Makes you understand in detail the Palladian philosophy. One of the highlights of our holiday.
The museum is very modern in its presentaion of the materials. Lots of video, sound effect, theatrical lighting. This makes the visit easy to enjoy even if, like me, you have no idea who Palladio was before reaching Vicenza. Its not too big so an hour or two is plenty of time.