A journey through alpine history and traditions
In the historic center of Bormio, inside the 17th-century Palazzo De Simoni, lies the Museo Civico, a true guardian of the history, traditions, and art of Valtellina.
With over 4,000 objects spread across 27 exhibition halls, the museum offers a valuable testimony of the local culture, narrating centuries of daily life, craftsmanship, agriculture, and faith.
🏺 What to see: the two main sections
Historical-Artistic Section
The historical-artistic part hosts:
- Altarpieces
- Wooden statues
- Antique furniture
- Religious and secular paintings
- Works by local artists trained in alpine artisan workshops
A journey through the Renaissance, Baroque, and the 19th century, telling the religious and artistic identity of Bormio.
Ethnographic Section
The ethnographic section is dedicated to everyday objects:
- Agricultural and artisanal tools
- Traditional costumes
- Old skis and period transport means (carriages, sleds, cabs)
- Environmental reconstructions of workshops (cabinetmaker, shoemaker) and domestic environments
An immersive path that takes you back in time, showing how life was in the alpine valleys before modernity.
🏰 Palazzo De Simoni: a historical frame
Palazzo De Simoni, an elegant 17th-century building, is not only the museum's venue but part of the experience itself: its vaulted ceilings, original floors, and ancient rooms tell the story of Valtellinese architecture.
📍 Where to find it and how to get there
- 📌 Address: Via Buon Consiglio, 25 – 23032 Bormio (SO)
- 🚗 Easily accessible from the center of Bormio, just a few minutes' walk from the main square.
- 🚆 By train to Tirano, then a direct bus to Bormio.
🕒 Hours of operation
- Summer (June 15 - September 15): Daily 10:00-12:30 / 15:00-19:00 (closed Monday morning)
- Spring and autumn (April 16 - June 14 and September 16 - November 30): Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 15:30-18:30
- Winter (December 27 - April 15): Monday-Saturday 15:30-18:30
📞 Useful contacts
- ☎️ Phone: +39 0342 912205
- 📧 Email: info@museocivicobormio.it
- 🌐 Official website: www.museocivicobormio.it
🎯 Why visit it
The Museo Civico di Bormio is the ideal destination for:
- Lovers of alpine art and local history
- Families and school groups on cultural visits
- Tourists curious to discover the true identity of Valtellina
- Those seeking authentic experiences immersed in history
