Villa Monastero is surrounded by a Garden with several rare botanic species.
The Garden, being set up in terraces, has been structured in different patterns over the years yet maintaining a main recurring theme.
The mild climate, peculiar to the lake, allows numerous botanic species from all over the world to grow.
OPENING HOURS
from 19 March to 26 September
Opening time: 9 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
last ticket 6.30 p.m., museum closure 7 p.m.
from 27 September to 24 October
Opening time: 9 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.
last ticket 5.30 p.m., museum closure 6 p.m.
from 24 October to 7 November
Opening time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
last ticket 4 p.m., museum closure 4.30 p.m.
ALWAYS CHECK POSSIBLE TIMES CHANGES ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
PRICES
Botanical Garden only
€ 8,00 for adults.
€ 5,00 for senior visitors over the age of 65, groups of more than 10 people, Italian Touring Club members, residents in the province of Lecco.
€ 3,50 for young people between 12 and 18 and students between 18 and 24.
FREE for children of 11 and under, disabled visitors, ICOM members, Abbonamento Musei Lombardia Milano holders, residents in Varenna, journalists.
Botanical Garden and House Museum
€ 10,00 for adults.
€ 7,00 for senior visitors over the age of 65, groups of more than 10 people, Italian Touring Club members, residents in the province of Lecco.
€ 5,00 for young people between 12 and 18 and students between 18 and 24.
FREE for children of 11 and under, disabled visitors, ICOM members, Abbonamento Musei Lombardia Milano holders, residents in Varenna, journalists
HOW TO GET TO VILLA MONASTERO
By public transport
Catch a boat to Varenna.
By private water taxi
Book a transfer to the Villa or include the Villa Monastero visit in a Lake Como boat tour.
Contact the water taxi company to get more information
By taxi
Book a transfer or include Villa Monastero on a Lake Como guided tour.
