{"id":3353,"date":"2026-01-08T11:26:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T10:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/masi-museum-of-art-of-italian-switzerland\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T11:15:11","slug":"masi-museum-of-art-of-italian-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/masi-museum-of-art-of-italian-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"MASI Museum of Art of Italian Switzerland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6a142089 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:41.7%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-08.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-939\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-08.webp 1024w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-08-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-08-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:8.33333%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>MASI Lugano<\/strong> is the main art institution in Italian-speaking Switzerland and one of the most important cultural centres for modern and contemporary art in Switzerland. With locations in <strong>Lugano Centre<\/strong> and in the <strong>LAC &#8211; Lugano Arte e Cultura<\/strong> complex, the museum offers a constant dialogue between past and present, connecting great masterpieces with emerging artistic languages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MASI is a space where art is not just admired, but becomes an opportunity for reflection, discussion and discovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.masilugano.ch\/masi\/home.html\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>VISIT THE WEBSITE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7d63dd1a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is MASI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Museo d&#8217;Arte della Svizzera Italiana houses rich and diverse collections, with works ranging from the 19th century to the present day. Its galleries host masterpieces by international and Swiss masters alongside monographic and thematic projects by contemporary artists. The permanent collection is enriched by temporary exhibitions, workshops, educational programmes and initiatives designed for audiences of all ages.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With strong ties to the local area, MASI promotes the local art scene while also opening up to international horizons, creating connections between different cultures and visual languages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A complete cultural experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visiting MASI means immersing yourself in a journey that embraces different styles, eras and ideas.<br\/>The exhibitions interact with each other and with the architectural space that houses them, offering ever-new ways of looking at, interpreting and experiencing art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the exhibition rooms, the museum offers additional activities such as guided tours, meetings with artists, conferences and workshops, making the visit a dynamic and engaging experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7d63dd1a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-05-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-787\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-05-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-05-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-05-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-05-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-05.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\" style=\"margin-top:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-06-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-788\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-06-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-06-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-06-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-06.webp 1448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-bac0410a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Recommendations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MASI is a place where art becomes nourishment for the mind and spirit. Here, it is not just about seeing, but feeling, understanding and engaging. It is a museum that grows with you, because every visit can be new and surprising.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend it to those who love art, those who want to explore visual culture in all its forms, and those who want to get to know Italian-speaking Switzerland from an artistic and stimulating perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-04.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-04.webp 1200w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-04-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-04-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-04-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-04-1024x1536.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-09.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-940\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-09.webp 600w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-09-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-02.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-02.webp 1200w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-02-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-02-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-02-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MASI-Museo-della-svizzera-italiana-02-1024x1536.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ef33384f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"come-raggiungerci\" style=\"border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-versina-font-family has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" style=\"color:rgba(28,32,32,1)\">How<br\/>get there<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e8528878 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"mappa\" style=\"border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d5279.337013358813!2d8.9408021578834!3d45.99884252928022!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47842d8dcb5c5303%3A0xd3148238a0e904dd!2sMuseo%20d'arte%20della%20Svizzera%20italiana%20(MASI%20Lugano)!5e0!3m2!1sit!2sch!4v1767867576803!5m2!1sit!2sch\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7e03391 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-831b2db5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;text-transform:uppercase\">LAC HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-831b2db5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;text-transform:uppercase\">ADDRESS OF THE PALAZZO REALI AND OFFICES<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-831b2db5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Piazza Bernardino Luini 6<br\/>6900 Lugano<br\/>Switzerland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Via Canova 10<br\/>6900 Lugano<br\/>Switzerland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+41 (0)58 866 42 40<br\/>info@masilugano.ch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/eJZoaxzpYjUSTS6S9\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>See on Google Maps<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a7e03391 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With locations in Lugano Centre and in the LAC &#8211; Lugano Arte e Cultura complex, the museum offers a constant dialogue between past and present, connecting great masterpieces with emerging [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2552,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}","_eb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[235],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-art-and-culture"],"mb":[],"mfb_rest_fields":["title"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3353"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3353\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3385,"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3353\/revisions\/3385"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/acquarello.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}