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CARMI: Carrara and Michelangelo Museum

Explore Michelangelo's bond with Carrara marble at this museum in Villa Fabbricotti, surrounded by the art-filled Padula Park.

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Located in the 19th-century Villa Fabbricotti within Padula Park, CARMI celebrates the bond between Michelangelo, Carrara, and marble. The museum explores Michelangelo's connection to the city and its renowned marble quarries, displaying reproductions of his masterpieces and contemporary works inspired by his legacy.

A brief summary to CARMI

  • Tuesday 9:30 am-12:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:30 am-12:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:30 am-12:30 pm
  • Friday 9:30 am-12:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:30 am-12:30 pm
  • Sunday 9:30 am-12:30 pm

Local tips

  • Check the opening hours before visiting, as there may be unexpected closures or variations depending on the season.
  • Allow extra time to explore Padula Park, which surrounds the museum and features environmental sculptures.
  • Combine your visit to CARMI with a tour of the Carrara marble quarries for a comprehensive experience.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Carrara-Avenza train station, take a bus towards Carrara. The bus will drop you off near the museum. Check local bus schedules for accurate timings, as services run hourly. A single bus ticket costs approximately €1-€2.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Carrara. A taxi ride from the Carrara city center to CARMI typically costs around €8-€10 and takes about 10 minutes, depending on traffic. You can hail a taxi on the street or use a ride-hailing app.

  • Walking

    From the center of Carrara, you can walk to CARMI in approximately 20-30 minutes. The route is mostly uphill. Follow Via XX Settembre, then turn onto Via Sorgnano. The museum will be on your right, inside Padula Park.

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CARMI, the Carrara and Michelangelo Museum, resides in the historic Villa Fabbricotti, nestled within the green Padula Park in Carrara. This museum is dedicated to the enduring relationship between Michelangelo Buonarroti, the city of Carrara, and its world-famous marble. The museum's main floor features six themed rooms that showcase Michelangelo's deep connection with Carrara marble, a relationship that began in the late 15th century. Visitors can admire full-scale recreations of his works, such as Moses, and holograms of David, alongside videos, photographs, and historical documents. The exhibits also highlight the intertwining of Michelangelo's influence with contemporary art, featuring contributions from artists like Rothko, Le Corbusier and Robert Venturi. The Villa Fabbricotti itself, built in 1879, adds to the museum's allure. The surrounding Padula Park is an artistic landscape adorned with environmental works of art by international artists such as Merz, Mainolfi, Parmiggiani and Morris. CARMI serves not only as a tribute to Michelangelo but also as a dynamic cultural space that bridges the gap between historical masterpieces and contemporary artistic expression.

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