VILLA ARBUSTO MUSEUM
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Latest page update: 8 January 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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The Villa Arbusto Museum sits proudly in a hilly area with glorious views overlooking the town of Lacco Ameno. The beautiful 18th century villa was bought in the 1950's by film magnate, Angelo Rizzoli, who was to make Ischia world-famous with his movies and passion for creating the island as a chic tourist-destination.
Rizzoli made Villa Arbusto his home as he set about creating his legacy in Ischia, and the stunning dwelling is a fitting memorial to his life. Twenty years ago, the villa, having been sold to the community of Lacco Ameno was transformed into a museum with artefacts from various eras. |
Villa Arbusto Museum, Lacco Ameno
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Museo della Villa Arbusto
Comune: Lacco Ameno
Province: Metropolitan City of Naples
Region: Campania
Nearby: Negombo Thermal Gardens
Province: Metropolitan City of Naples
Region: Campania
Nearby: Negombo Thermal Gardens
Exhibited in the museum are items from Greco-Roman times that were originally produced on the island, as well as exhibits from other mediterranean regions (such as Egyptian Amulets), that show the island's history of commerce with other cultures.
Without doubt, the most important artefact on display in the museum is "Nestor's Cup", a small cup made of clay that dates back to the 8th century BC and is one of the oldest examples known to man that prove the existence of Greek poetry with its reference to Homer's "Iliad". The inscription on the cup reads "This is Nestor's cup from which it is pleasant to drink, but the one who drinks form this cup will suddenly fall in love with Aphrodite and her beautiful crown".
Apart from the main building which houses the ancient artefacts, there is a small villa dedicated to Angelo Rizzoli's life and works with newspaper clippings and glamorous photos that show him mixing with the rich and famous of the time.
Outside the main museum buildings is a huge garden filled with orange trees and tropical plants, set within white, pillared walls that give the garden a palatial feel which is matched by the vistas of Lacco Ameno and the sea beyond. Signs to each part of the museum are made out of beautiful, locally-made ceramics which were also used to create a pair of pretty and unusual benches, one of which can be seen in the photo gallery above.
The museum provides a fascinating journey through world and Ischian history with its fascinating artefacts, and well-written descriptions in English and Italian. With the beautiful gardens outside providing the perfect compliment to the fascinating exhibits on display, Villa Arbusto museum is a must-see during any visit to Ischia.
More information can be found on the Villa Arbusto website via the button below.
Entry to the museum is €8 for adults.
For groups of more than 15 people the individual price is €6 each.
Students and residents of Ischia €3 each.
Address: Corso Angelo Rizzoli - 80076, Lacco Ameno
Tel: (0039) 081 3330288
email: [email protected]
Opening Times:
Open every day apart from Monday
Winter (1st October - 31st May) - Mornings from 9.30 - 13.00, Afternoons from 15.00-18.30 (last entry 18.00)
Summer (1st June - 30th September) - Mornings from 9.30 - 13.00, Afternoons from 16.00-19.30 (last entry 19.00)
Guided tours available by appointment directly with the museum.
Without doubt, the most important artefact on display in the museum is "Nestor's Cup", a small cup made of clay that dates back to the 8th century BC and is one of the oldest examples known to man that prove the existence of Greek poetry with its reference to Homer's "Iliad". The inscription on the cup reads "This is Nestor's cup from which it is pleasant to drink, but the one who drinks form this cup will suddenly fall in love with Aphrodite and her beautiful crown".
Apart from the main building which houses the ancient artefacts, there is a small villa dedicated to Angelo Rizzoli's life and works with newspaper clippings and glamorous photos that show him mixing with the rich and famous of the time.
Outside the main museum buildings is a huge garden filled with orange trees and tropical plants, set within white, pillared walls that give the garden a palatial feel which is matched by the vistas of Lacco Ameno and the sea beyond. Signs to each part of the museum are made out of beautiful, locally-made ceramics which were also used to create a pair of pretty and unusual benches, one of which can be seen in the photo gallery above.
The museum provides a fascinating journey through world and Ischian history with its fascinating artefacts, and well-written descriptions in English and Italian. With the beautiful gardens outside providing the perfect compliment to the fascinating exhibits on display, Villa Arbusto museum is a must-see during any visit to Ischia.
More information can be found on the Villa Arbusto website via the button below.
Entry to the museum is €8 for adults.
For groups of more than 15 people the individual price is €6 each.
Students and residents of Ischia €3 each.
Address: Corso Angelo Rizzoli - 80076, Lacco Ameno
Tel: (0039) 081 3330288
email: [email protected]
Opening Times:
Open every day apart from Monday
Winter (1st October - 31st May) - Mornings from 9.30 - 13.00, Afternoons from 15.00-18.30 (last entry 18.00)
Summer (1st June - 30th September) - Mornings from 9.30 - 13.00, Afternoons from 16.00-19.30 (last entry 19.00)
Guided tours available by appointment directly with the museum.
