Explore the Museum
Welcome to the section dedicated to the International Chess Museum, a unique space that celebrates the art, culture, and history of the world's most fascinating game. This museum will amaze you, as chess is not only an expression of strategy, logic, and complexity, but also an art form that tells the story and culture of peoples. Read the full history of the MuseumPlaces
Chess Museum
The Chess Museum consists of a spacious entrance, which houses the vertical chessboards and the large Arman-Boisgontier chessboard, and three rooms.
What you will find
Latest News
A new home
Today is a special day: all the pieces of our precious collection have finally been placed in their display cases.
31 March 2026
The chess collection has arrived!
The museum finally hosts its collection: chess sets and other artworks that tell stories of culture, tradition, and ingenuity dedicated to the game.
26 March 2026
A Museum for everyone
The work has been completed: the setups and access ramps to the ticket office and the halls have been installed. Now the Museum is truly accessible to everyone.
02 December 2025
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