Villa e Collezione Panza
Situated atop the Biumo Hill overlooking the city of Varese, an 18th century mansion is home to a 20th century American art collection
In Varese, not far from the railway station and only 50 minutes away from Milan, Villa Panza is a 18th century villa surrounded by a magnificent Italian garden that hosts one of the foremost collections of contemporary American art as well as international exhibitions. Dan Flavin, James Turrel and Robert Irwin are only three of the many artists at Villa and Collezione Panza. It’s not only a must-see for art lovers, but a really unique and unexpected place for wonderful pictures and for a day off from Milan.
Villa Panza is open to the public all year round from Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Closed on Mondays.
Ticket Office closes at 5:15 p.m.
In order to book and to verify special openings and closures, please click here.
Villa Panza and Garden entry ticket >> BOOK HERE
Adults: €15
Reduced (aged 6-18): €10
Children aged 0-5: free entryStudents aged 25 or under: €10
Family (2 adults + 2 or more children 6 - 18 y.o.): €40
FAI members*, INTO – The International National Trusts Organization members (for more informations www.into.org/places/), Mécènes members and Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre members, ICOM*, those with disabilities + 1 companion: €5
Guided tour including entrance to Villa Panza and Garden > > BOOK HERE
Adults: €19
Reduced (aged 6-18): €13
Students aged 25 or under: €13
FAI members, INTO – The International National Trusts Organization members (for more informations www.into.org/places/), Mécènes members and Bienfaiteurs Amis du Louvre members, ICOM, those with disabilities + 1 companion: €10
Family (2 adults + 2 or more children 6-18 y.o.): €46
By car
A8 Highway from Milan to Varese city center. Follow the signposts to Villa Panza.
By train
Frequent train rides to Varese from Milan (Porta Garibaldi and Cadorna railway stations), Como, Lugano and Malpensa Airport. For train times, visit the website of the service operator, Trenord.
From the train station in Varese to the Villa, you can take bus route A showing Biumo Superiore as the final destination. Villa Panza is at the last stop. Journey time: approx. 10 minutes.
Taxi service to Villa Panza from Varese Railway Stations and City Hotels:CONSORZIO ARTIGIANI VARESE TRASPORTO PERSONE RADIO TAXI VARESEFor information and fares: Tel. 0332 24 18 00
Reduced rates apply for groups of up to a maximum of 30 people. To request a group rate, click here.
Admission rates may vary during special events.
Guided Tours are available for groups of up to a maximum of 20 people.
Guided Tours to the Permanent Collection (Villa and Storehouses) are available at the following rates:
Guided Tours in Italian: € 100
Guided Tours in other languages: € 130
Fee: 3€ per day
Free for FAI members
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Ristorante Luce, Villa Panza
For information and reservations, call +39 0332 242199 or send an email to ristorantelucevarese@gmail.com.
People with disabilities have free access to FAI properties.
The property is equipped to meet the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. For further information, click here.
Baby changing station and bottle warming facility available.
Dogs are admitted to the gardens only, provided they are kept on a leash.
Free Wi-Fi available.
