Opening to the public 26/4

Fondazione Augusto Rancilio is pleased to welcome you to the Villa of Wonders! We look forward to seeing you every Sunday, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm, with guided tours, art exhibits and a beautiful historic Garden in which to lose yourself among Art, Nature and Beauty. Starting this year, midweek special guided tours of the Garden will be enriched with some internal rooms of the Villa*. (*in case of special events/shootings, the tour itinerary may change).

Every public visit to Villa Arconati is an invitation to an immersive experience of art, history, and nature. Known as the Villa of Wonders, this noble residence opens its doors to visitors to explore frescoed rooms, state rooms, and one of Lombardy's most spectacular monumental gardens.

Visits can be enjoyed independently, strolling through avenues, theaters, and fountains, or with the support of expert guides who accompany the public in discovering the Villa's history, its owners, and the complex conservation and enhancement project promoted by the Augusto Rancilio Foundation.

Sunday openings are designed for a broad and diverse audience: art and architecture enthusiasts, families, occasional visitors, and anyone wishing to spend a day outdoors in a culturally significant setting.

OPENING DAYS AND TIMES:

The Villa is open every Sunday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (last admission at 6:00 pm).

TICKETS:

• INDEPENDENT VISIT: Allows access to all areas of the Villa and the monumental garden—without the assistance of our guides—to experience the entire day like the noble guests of the time. Admission is available every Sunday*, from April 12th to December 13th, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (last admission at 6:00 pm). (*During special events, access methods may vary.)
  • Full price: €11
  • Reduced price: €8 (children aged 11 to 17, university students, disabled visitors, holders of an entrance ticket to Villa Litta, the Ambrosiana Library, or a ticket for a special guided tour of the Villa Arconati Garden)
  • Free: Children up to 10 years old, companions of disabled visitors, Abbonamento Musei Lombardia and Formula EXTRA holders

• GUIDED TOUR: In addition to access to all internal and external areas, it includes a tour lasting approximately 90 minutes - accompanied by our volunteer guides - which presents the ancient owners and the works that saw the medieval Castellazzo become Villa Arconati, and then continues in the monumental garden. Entrance is available every Sunday*, from April 12th to December 13th, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm (last admission 6:00 pm), with approximate visiting hours: 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 4:30 pm (*during special events, visiting hours may be subject to change.)
  • Full price: €16
  • Reduced price: €13 (children aged 11 to 17, university students, disabled visitors, holders of an entrance ticket to Villa Litta, the Ambrosiana Library, or a ticket for a special guided tour of the Villa Arconati Garden)
  • Free: Children up to 10 years old and those accompanying disabled visitors.
  • Integration €5,00: Abbonamento Musei Lombardia and Formule EXTRA holders

• FAR PASS: The FAR Pass allows you to access the Villa's internal and external spaces—as many times as you like—during the days it is open to the public, also becoming a true supporter of the Foundation. You'll enter without waiting in line, even if it's just for a stroll through the Garden to discover the Theaters and Fountains, to enjoy an aperitif in our Caffè Goldoni, or to meet friends in the Villa's splendid rooms. And—whenever you like—you can join a guided tour for just an additional €6. The FAR Pass is on sale for €40 (valid for the entire year of issue).

SPECIAL GARDEN TOURS DURING THE WEEK:

• A guided walk in which to enjoy the atmosphere of the Garden, which still retains intact the spirit in which it was built. The walk, with an indicative duration of 75 min, will provide the main historical-artistic information about the Garden and its constituent elements, and will also illustrate the current restoration project - financed by the PNRR call - and the objectives expected for the future. The activity will take place exclusively outdoors, as it will involve only the Garden of Villa Arconati, while the Palazzo will not be open to visitors. Prices: Single ticket €10; Free up to 10 years old. Retaining this ticket entitles you to purchase the Reduced on Sunday Public Opening.

ORGANIZED GROUPS:

We host organized groups and school groups every day of the year, by reservation. For information on guided tours and customized services you can email info@fondazioneaugustorancilio.com, or call 02 350 22 17.

SERVICES:

Fondazione Augusto Rancilio, as part of its public opening program promoted since 2015 on the occasion of Expo, continues to expand the services available to visitors, providing resources and means for a better and complete use of the internal and external spaces of Villa Arconati-FAR.
Some of the services available to the public:

• Caffè Goldoni
• Bookshop
• Play area
• Online purchase of entrance tickets

LUNCH IN THE VILLA: Every Sunday € 35.00 per person / € 20 for children up to 9 years (upon purchase of the entrance ticket, except FAR Pass holders). Limited places - Reservation is recommended (msg Whatsapp) at 393.6638140
 

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