In Lucca, the Puccini Museum occupies the apartment where composer Giacomo Puccini was born in 1858 and lived until he was 22. Restored rooms display the Steinway piano associated with his work on Turandot, along with letters, scores, portraits, photographs and opera costumes. Each room focuses on a different part of his life, so you can follow his story at your own pace. Buy your ticket at the separate ticket office across the street, then allow about an hour to explore.
The apartment where Puccini grew up
The museum is in the second-floor apartment in Corte San Lorenzo where Giacomo Puccini was born on December 22, 1858. He spent his childhood and early youth here, before moving to Milan in 1880 to continue his studies. The family had lived in the house since 1815.
The restored rooms retain historical furnishings and are arranged around different parts of Puccini’s life. Rather than moving through a large collection of galleries, you visit the rooms of the home where his early years and musical studies took place.
Piano, letters and opera objects
The Steinway piano is a central exhibit. Puccini used it in his work, including on Turandot, his final opera, which remained unfinished. The collection also includes musical scores, librettos, letters, photographs, paintings and portraits, along with furnishings from the apartment.
Opera costumes connect the family home to the works Puccini later composed. One costume from Turandot weighs 15 kilograms. The displayed pieces give you a close look at both his domestic surroundings and his working life.
Planning your visit
You can explore independently and spend as long as you need in each room. A tablet guide is available to rent for interactive information about the exhibits. A short information leaflet is also included with admission.
The ticket office is at Piazza Cittadella 5, across the street from the museum at Corte San Lorenzo 9. The apartment is mostly accessible, with a lift to the museum floor; the kitchen is the exception. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are listed among the facilities.
FAQ
Where is the Puccini Museum?
The museum is at Corte San Lorenzo 9 in Lucca. Buy tickets at the office at Piazza Cittadella 5, across the street.
How long should I spend at the Puccini Museum?
Allow about 30 to 60 minutes to see the apartment and exhibits.
What can you see inside the museum?
The collection includes Puccini’s Steinway piano, letters, scores, librettos, portraits, photographs, furnishings and opera costumes.
Is the Puccini Museum wheelchair accessible?
Most of the museum is accessible, and a lift reaches the apartment floor. The kitchen is not accessible.
