The Museum
The Jago Museum Capri at Villa Lysis embodies the island’s unmistakable identity and brings it into dialogue with contemporary art.
The exhibition offers an immersive experience in which sculpture blends with the spirit of the place, renewing its artistic vocation.
“A museum is an attempt to preserve an idea of beauty.”
Jago
THE PLACE
Villa Lysis
Villa Lysis is a place suspended above the sea and timeless, transporting us back to the atmosphere of the Belle Époque. Once a hub of literary activity, the villa served as a refuge for marginalised intellectuals and free spirits, its history inextricably linked to that of its founder: the French Baron Jacques d’Adelswärd-Fersen.
“I am curious to understand what kind of artist I can be here, in Capri.”
Jago
THE HISTORY
Past and Present
Built in the early 20th century as a retreat for the Baron, in Art Nouveau style with oriental influences, the villa takes its name from Plato’s dialogue *Lysides*. Even after Fersen’s tragic death, the villa continued to be a symbol of freedom.
After decades of neglect and following the revitalization efforts launched in the 1990s, Villa Lysis is now home to the Jago Museum Capri. The interplay between historical memory and Jago’s new works, created specifically for this space, creates a synergy that transforms the marble into a bridge between the past and the future.
USEFUL INFO
JAGO MUSEUM CAPRI
OPENING HOURS
From APRIL 1 to APRIL 30
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00 (Last admission at 17:00)
From MAY 1 to SEPTEMBER 15
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 – 19:00 (Last admission at 18:00)
From SEPTEMBER 16 to NOVEMBER 03
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00 (Last admission at 17:00)
From DECEMBER 20 to JANUARY 07
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 – 17:00 (Last admission at 16:00)
PRICES:
Full price: € 8,00
Reduced: € 6,00
(Ticket for over 65s, under 18s, students, holders of the integrated Capri museums ticket, companions of visitors with disabilities, FAI members, journalists with press card)
Free
(Reserved for children aged 6 to 12, visitors with disabilities, residents, law enforcement officers)
Jago Museum
Book your visit
Select a date and proceed with your ticket purchase.
Useful Information and Frequently Asked Questions
Groups (more than 20 people)
Booking is mandatory for groups.
Tickets cannot be purchased on site.
Cloakroom and Bulky Items
There is no cloakroom inside the museum, but strollers and suitcases can be left there.
Restrooms
Restrooms are available inside the museum.
Yes, the guided tour is always included in the ticket price. The tour will not only accompany you as you discover the works on display and their most hidden details, but will also guide you through the fascinating history of Villa Lysis. At the end of the guided tour, you will be free to walk around and explore the Villa’s park independently.
To ensure the best possible experience and protect the site, visits inside Villa Lysis take place exclusively through our guided tour, which is already included in the ticket.
Yes, the ticket also includes the guided visit to Villa Lysis, where the Jago Museum is housed.
Yes, tickets can be purchased directly at the museum ticket office without advance booking, unless otherwise indicated for special events or peak periods. However, we always recommend booking online to avoid finding no availability when you arrive.
Yes, it is possible to change the dates of your tickets. Simply send an email to capri@jagomuseum.it, indicating the booked dates and the new dates. An operator will reply with precise instructions.
At the moment, it is not possible to purchase an open-date ticket. We recommend checking our website periodically for any updates on this option.
No, the museum currently does not accept the Teacher Card or other government cards for ticket purchases.
Yes, you may access the next available time slot if you are late. If possible, please notify the ticket office or contact us by email at capri@jagomuseum.it to help organize admissions.
The museum is located in the upper part of Capri and can only be reached on foot, following a marked route that starts from the Piazzetta and passes through the streets of the center, until reaching a final uphill stretch that sets the villa apart and contributes to its secluded atmosphere. The walk takes about 45 minutes, with a steady incline and some steeper sections.
Jago is constantly engaged in creating new works, so his presence at the museum is not scheduled. However, the exhibition path is designed precisely to bring you into direct dialogue with his vision and creative world.
Yes, photography is allowed inside the museum. However, we ask you to respect the works and other visitors by avoiding the use of flash and bulky equipment.
Yes, pets are allowed inside the museum. However, they must always be under their owner’s control and kept on a leash.
