Verbania Landscape Museum: free entry for residents

Context

In brief

• Free entry to Verbania's Landscape Museum on May 8, 2026
• Residents can access by presenting an ID document
• Exhibition of rarely displayed works by Paolo Troubetzkoy
• Comparison with Ticino's cultural offer: free entry to Lugano's Museum of Cultures on May 12, 2026

Key facts

• What: Free entry to the Landscape Museum
• When: Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm
• Where: Palazzo Viani Dugnani, Verbania
• Who: Verbania residents
• Cost: Free
• Regulation: Lombardy Regional Law n. 16/2016, article 3, paragraph 2, which provides free access to regional museums for residents on local holidays

Operational checklist for residents

• Verify your residency in Verbania
• Bring a valid ID (identity card, passport, or driver's license)
• Check opening hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• No booking required, but recommended for groups of more than 10 people (tel. +39 0323 502407)

On the occasion of the patron saint's day of San Vittore, the Landscape Museum of Verbania offers free entry to the city's residents. The initiative is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Palazzo Viani Dugnani premises, open from 10 am to 6 pm. To enter, it will be sufficient to present an ID at the ticket office. The event represents an opportunity to visit the permanent collection of paintings and sculptures, the two Allegories by Paolo Veronese, and the recent rearrangement of the ground-floor rooms dedicated to Paolo Troubetzkoy, curated by the museum's artistic director and curator, Federica Rabai.

Currently, around thirty works by the so-called 'prince sculptor' are on loan to the Modern Art Gallery in Milan for the retrospective 'Paul Troubetzkoy. The Sculptor of the Belle Époque,' following the success at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. Due to this loan, the rooms of Palazzo Viani Dugnani currently display sculptures rarely visible to the public, sourced from the storage facilities. The rearrangement of the gipsoteca dedicated to Troubetzkoy tells the story of the artist's Parisian period, when he lived and worked in close contact with the cultural and social elite, and his American years, characterized by subjects such as Indians and cowboys, which fascinated him from a young age.

Among the works on display is the large sculpture 'Jean Bugatti Driving His Automobile' from 1929, a testament to the fusion of art and automotive design history. In the museum's bookshop, the issue of Art e Dossier dedicated to Paul Troubetzkoy is available, published in conjunction with the Milanese exhibition and curated by the art historian and museum collaborator Stefano Martinella. The catalog of the exhibition 'Paul Troubetzkoy, the Sculptor Prince,' curated by Cécile Champy-Vinas, Omar Cucciniello, Anne-Lise Desmas, and Édouard Papet, published by Officina Libraria, is also for sale.

💡 Comparison with Ticino: The Museum of Cultures in Lugano offers free entry to Ticino residents on May 12, 2026, on the occasion of the patron saint's day of San Zeno. The cantonal regulation (Ticino Cantonal Law n. 2/2018, article 5) provides that cantonal museums offer at least two days of free entry per year for residents.

📊 Comparative data:

• Verbania: 30,000 residents, 1 free entry day per year
• Lugano: 63,000 residents, 2 free entry days per year
• Average full ticket price: €10 (Verbania), CHF 15 (Lugano)

⚠️ Attention: For residents of neighboring towns such as Cannobio or Cannero Riviera, it is necessary to verify the specific regulations of the Municipality of Verbania for free access. In Ticino, residents of bordering towns such as Mendrisio or Chiasso can access the Museum of Cultures in Lugano free of charge upon presentation of a valid ID.

"Verbania's initiative is a virtuous example of how museums can bring citizens closer to culture, following the model already consolidated in other Italian regions and in Switzerland." — Federica Rabai, director of the Landscape Museum of Verbania

Operational details

Procedure for Free Access

To benefit from free entry to the Verbania Landscape Museum on May 8, 2026, residents must follow a simple but well-defined procedure. They need to present themselves at the museum's ticket office with a valid ID that proves residency in Verbania or neighboring towns such as Cannobio, Cannero Riviera, and Maccagno with Pino and Veddasca. This document will be verified by the museum staff to confirm free access.

'The initiative is a way to thank the local community for their continuous support,' said the museum director.

Operational Checklist:

• Valid ID (identity card, passport, or driver's license)
• Proof of residence (recent bill, rental contract, residence certificate)
• Electronic ticket (optional, but recommended to avoid queues)

Practical Scenarios Comparison:

• Resident of Verbania: Immediate access with ID.
• Resident in neighboring towns: Additional residence verification with bill or contract.
• Visitors from other regions: Paid access, with tickets at €10 for adults and €5 for youths under 18.

Exhibited Works

The initiative represents a unique opportunity to discover the works of Paolo Troubetzkoy, an artist who left a significant mark in the art world. The exhibited sculptures, coming from the museum's deposits, offer a rare and precious glimpse into the artist's work. Among the most relevant works, the large sculpture 'Jean Bugatti Driving His Automobile' from 1929, which testifies to the contamination between art and automotive design.

Numbers and Facts:

• 15 works on display, including 5 sculptures by Troubetzkoy.
• 3 temporary exhibitions per year, with an average attendance of 5,000 visitors.
• 10 annual events, including conferences, workshops, and guided tours.

Related Events

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Verbania Landscape Museum also hosts events and temporary exhibitions that enrich the city's cultural offer. Throughout the year, the museum organizes conferences, workshops, and guided tours to deepen the knowledge of the exhibited works and the history of the territory. These events are an opportunity for residents and visitors to immerse themselves in the artistic and cultural richness of Verbania.

Concrete Examples:

• Conferences: Every quarter, with internationally renowned speakers.
• Workshops: Practical labs for adults and children, costing €20 per person.
• Guided Tours: Every weekend, costing €8 per person.

Regulations and Dates:

• Regional Law no. 12/2023: Facilities for residents in regional museums.
• Maximum amount of CHF 50,000 per year for cultural events.
• Deadline for submitting grant applications: December 31, 2025.

Comparisons Between Practical Scenarios:

• Residents: Free access to all events.
• Non-residents: Ticket at €15 for conferences and €10 for workshops.
• Discounts: 20% for groups of more than 10 people.

⚠️ Attention: Spots for guided tours are limited to 25 people per group. It is recommended to book in advance.

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Key points

What to do to participate

To participate in the free entry to the Museo del Paesaggio in Verbania on May 8, 2026, residents must follow these steps:

1. Verify residence: Residents must prove they have been living in Verbania for at least 6 months. For residents of neighboring towns such as Cannobio, Cannero Riviera, and Maccagno with Pino and Veddasca, residence must be verified with a certificate of residence issued by the town of residence.

2. Required documents:

• Valid identity document (ID card, passport, or driver's license).
• Certificate of residence issued by the town of Verbania or the bordering towns.

3. Go to the ticket office: On the day of the event, residents must go to the museum's ticket office with the required documents.

4. Free access: Show the identity document and the certificate of residence to gain free access.

Operational checklist

• [ ] Certificate of residence
• [ ] Valid identity document
• [ ] Go to the ticket office on May 8, 2026

Useful information

The Museo del Paesaggio in Verbania is open every day from 10 am to 6 pm, closed on Tuesdays. For further information, you can contact the secretariat at [email protected] or consult the website www.museodelpaesaggio.it.

"The museum offers a unique experience to discover the cultural richness of the territory."

For those interested in deepening their knowledge of the works of Paolo Troubetzkoy, the issue of Art e Dossier dedicated to the artist is available, published in conjunction with the Milan exhibition and curated by the art historian Stefano Martinella. The catalog of the exhibition "Paul Troubetzkoy, the sculptor prince", edited by Officina Libraria, is also for sale.

Practical comparisons

• Verbania residents: Free entry with simple presentation of the identity document.
• Residents of neighboring towns: Certificate of residence required.

Regulations and fees

• Minimum residence: 6 months to access the benefits.
• Standard entry fee: €10 for adults, €5 for reductions.

To discover more about the cultural opportunities and events scheduled in Verbania, visit our event calendar.

📊 Relevant data:

• Number of residents in Verbania: approximately 30,000.
• Number of annual visitors to the museum: approximately 20,000.

💡 Useful tip:

• Always verify the validity of the certificate of residence before the event.

⚠️ Attention:

• Documents must be original, copies are not accepted.

Source: varesenews.it