The Museo delle Armi Luigi Marzoli, also known as the Castello di Brescia Arms Museum, is housed inside Brescia Castle, at Via del Castello 9 in the city of Brescia, in Lombardy, northern Italy. It is a museum of arms and armour, and its collection covers the period from the 15th to the 18th century.
What you will see
The museum presents a collection of ancient weapons and armour, described as one of the finest of its kind in Europe. For visitors interested in the craft of the armourer, the blade and the helmet, or the military and everyday life of earlier centuries, it offers a focused and detailed visit. The setting within the castle adds to the experience, as the displays sit inside a fortified building that has its own long place in the life of the city.
Planning your visit
- Location: Via del Castello 9, 25121 Brescia BS, Italy
- Telephone: +39 030 293292
- Best suited to: visitors with an interest in arms, armour and military history
Because the museum is inside the castle, the visit can be combined with a walk around the castle grounds and the surrounding hill. Brescia itself offers a historic centre to explore before or after your visit. For current opening times and prices, it is worth calling the museum directly before you set out.
