A patrician residence at San Stae, this houses valuable 18th-century furnishings and paintings. It is also home to a Study Centre for the History of Textiles and Costumes, whose rich and well-organised collections were put together from a variety of sources. The displays comprise a selection of rare textiles and costumes of particular importance, whilst the bulk of the impressive textile collection is available to scholars. The Museum has an important library specializing in this sector.