PAFF! – Palazzo del Fumetto: an International Museum in Pordenone

In Pordenone, within the picturesque Parco Galvani and housed inside the historic Villa Galvani, stands the PAFF! – International Museum of Comic Art. This is not a simple gallery, but a true international museum entirely dedicated to the ninth art: comics.

Inaugurated in 2018 on the initiative of Giulio De Vita, a comic artist from Pordenone, the museum has become a major reference point for sequential art in Italy and abroad. Its goal is to elevate comics to a form of fine art, recounting their history and many dimensions through an exhibition path that blends education and entertainment.

A Creative Journey through Panels and Stories

The PAFF! exhibition path is an immersive and engaging experience, designed for visitors of all ages. What makes it unique is its ability to make the artworks “speak” to the visitor through modern, interactive installations.

• Permanent Collection: the heart of the museum is its vast permanent collection, which features hundreds of original drawings by some of the greatest Italian and international authors. Among them are legends such as Milton Caniff, Will Eisner, and Milo Manara, whose works have defined the evolution of comic art.
• Temporary Exhibitions: PAFF! is a creative workshop, constantly renewed by a dynamic program of exhibitions exploring specific artists, genres, and themes — from the relationship between comics and art to design and cinema.
• Workshops and Educational Activities: beyond exhibitions, PAFF! is a center for learning and artistic creation. It regularly hosts workshops, courses, and events that introduce both children and adults to the world of drawing and storytelling.

The Palazzo del Fumetto of Pordenone is a vibrant cultural institution, showing how comics are an ever-evolving artistic and narrative language — capable of telling stories in a universal and visually powerful way.

Visitor Information

• Address: Viale Dante, 33 – 33170 Pordenone (PN)
• Contacts:
  • Tel: +39 0434 1790074
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.paff.it

Opening Hours

• Thursday and Friday: 15:00 – 20:00
• Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 – 20:00
• Closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday

Tickets

• Full: €10.00
• Reduced: €8.00 (for visitors aged 14–25, over 65, FVG Card holders, and others)
• Free: for children up to 13 years old

The PAFF! – International Museum of Comic Art is a must-visit destination for those who love creativity and visual storytelling — a place where imagination, design, and culture meet in the heart of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Cover photo credits: Attilio Rigato, Google Maps