Riso Palace: Entry Ticket

About this experience

Riso Palace Tickets Riso Palace serves as Palermo's premier contemporary art museum, housed within the magnificent 18th-century Palazzo Belmonte Riso. Built by the Princes Ventimiglia di Belmonte, this architectural treasure combines late baroque grandeur with neoclassical precision, creating a striking setting for Sicily's most important collection of contemporary art. Inside, you'll discover thoughtfully curated exhibitions featuring Italian and international artists who engage with Sicily's cultural landscape. The permanent collection spans painting, sculpture, multimedia installations and photography, all displayed within ornate corridors and high-ceilinged galleries. Your ticket includes a digital audio guide in English and Italian, providing valuable context about both the artworks and the palace's fascinating history. Highlights 18th-century Palazzo Belmonte Riso with baroque and neoclassical architecture Contemporary art collection featuring Italian and international artists Multimedia installations and photography exhibitions Digital audio guide available in English and Italian High-ceilinged galleries and ornate historic corridors Wheelchair accessible throughout the venue Plan Your Visit to Riso Palace Most visitors spend one to two hours exploring the museum's collections at a comfortable pace. The palace is fully wheelchair accessible, making it easy for all visitors to navigate the historic corridors and gallery spaces. Located in central Palermo, Riso Palace sits within walking distance of the city's historic landmarks and lively street life. After exploring the contemporary art collection, you can easily continue to other cultural attractions nearby. Consider combining your visit with Palermo Cathedral tickets to experience both the city's contemporary and historic artistic heritage. Your digital ticket provides flexible access during regular opening hours, and you won't need to print anything. The mobile ticket system ensures quick, hassle-free admission. For a fuller cultural experience of Palermo, you might also explore Palazzo dei Normanni tickets to see the city's Norman palace and royal apartments.

Highlights

• Entry to Palermo's leading contemporary art museum
• Housed in the 18th-century Palazzo Belmonte Riso, built for the Princes Ventimiglia
• Late baroque and neoclassical architecture forms the backdrop
• Curated exhibitions showcase Italian and international contemporary artists
• Sicily's most important permanent collection of modern art under one roof

What is included

• Entrance to Riso Palace
• Downloadable Sicily: City Digital Audio Guide (English and Italian)

Not included

• Guided tour

Before you go

The museum is wheelchair accessible throughout Opening hours vary; check times before your visit Photo ID may be required for entrance Audio guides are available in English and Italian Plan for at least one hour to enjoy all galleries

Cancellation terms

This ticket is nonrefundable. Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.