The Puccini Museum (Museo Casa Natale di Giacomo Puccini) is dedicated to one of Italy’s greatest
opera composers, Giacomo Puccini, who was born here in 1858. Located in the heart of Lucca, the
museum preserves Puccini’s birthplace with original manuscripts, letters, costumes, and the piano on
which he composed his last opera, *Turandot*. It’s a must-visit for music lovers and anyone interested
in Italy’s cultural heritage.
- Explore Puccini’s childhood home 🏡 preserved with period furniture 🪑🕰️
- View original music manuscripts 🎼 and personal letters ✉️📜👀
- See Puccini’s beloved piano 🎹 used for composing Turandot 🎶✨
- Learn about his operas 🎵 such as La Bohème ❤️, Madama Butterfly 🦋, and Tosca 💡🎭
- From Lucca Train Station 🚆: 10-minute walk 🚶♂️ via Via Vittorio Emanuele II 🛣️⏱️💨
- By Car 🚗: Park 🅿️ near Porta San Donato 🚪 and walk 🚶♀️ to the city center 🏘️✅
- By Bicycle 🚲: Easy access 🚴♂️ from Lucca’s City Walls 🧱 cycling paths 👍
- Book tickets 🎟️ online 💻 during summer ☀️ to avoid queues 🏃♀️💨
- Photography 📸 is allowed 👍 without flash 🚫💡
- Combine with an evening Puccini concert 🎶 in San Giovanni Church ⛪🗺️🤝
- Allow at least 45 minutes ⏱️ to fully explore the museum 🏛️⏳👀
- 10:00 AM – Visit the Puccini Museum 🏡 to explore the composer’s home 🎹🎶💨
- 11:30 AM – Walk 🚶♀️ to Piazza San Michele 🏘️ for coffee ☕ and sightseeing 🖼️👀
- 6:00 PM – Attend a live Puccini concert 🎶 at Chiesa di San Giovanni ⛪🎻👋
