Villa Lysis and the Jago Museum on Capri: hours, tickets, how to get there
Villa Lysis is the villa Jacques d'Adelswärd-Fersen built on Capri, and since 20 June 2026 it has hosted the first Jago Museum. You can only get there on foot, about 45 minutes from the Piazzetta. Tickets cost about €8, guided tour included.
At a glance
- Where
- Via Lo Capo 12, Monte Tiberio area
- Ticket
- About €8 with guided tour; reduced €6; park only €2.50
- Getting there
- On foot only, about 45 minutes from the Piazzetta, mostly uphill
- Jago Museum
- Since 20 June 2026; closed 3-12 November
- Payment
- By card; buy online on the town's Culture and Tourism site
What you see
- The Jago Museum: the first home of the sculptor's own museum. It opened with six works across three floors, including Acqua and Medusa, and is designed to evolve.
- The villa: the interiors are open by guided tour only. Tours leave every hour.
- The park and garden: after the tour you can walk around freely, with sea views.
The museum is part of Capri's bid to become Italian Capital of Contemporary Art 2028.
Opening hours
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| April | 10:00-18:00 |
| 1 May-15 Sept | 10:00-19:00 |
| 16 Sept-3 Nov | 10:00-18:00 |
| 4 Nov-19 Dec | Sources disagree |
| 20 Dec-7 Jan | 10:00-17:00 |
| Jan-March | Closed |
Last entry is one hour before closing. The Jago Museum follows the villa's hours and takes a break from 3 to 12 November. For 4 November to 19 December capri.com gives 10:00-15:00, closed Tuesdays, while Napolike says the villa is closed. Check the town's Culture and Tourism site before you walk up.
Tip: bring water and a snack: there are no bars or restaurants near the entrance. Combine it with Villa Jovis, in the same part of the island.
Tickets
- Full price: about €8, with guided tour.
- Reduced: about €6 for over-65s, under-18s and students.
- Park and garden only: about €2.50.
- Groups over 20: booking required.
Sources give the tour length as 30 to 45 minutes.
Getting there
From the Piazzetta there are two routes: Via Longano and Via Sopramonte, or Via Le Botteghe, Via Fuorlovado and Via Croce. Then Via Tiberio to Via Lo Capo. It is a steady climb with no public transport, so wear comfortable shoes.
For the island, see Getting around Capri.
More Capri guides
- Villa Jovis and the Gardens of Augustussame part of the island
- Naples to Capriwhat to see and what it costs
- Capri in one daya full-day plan
- Capri in winterwhat is open and what is not
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Jago Museum on Capri?
At Villa Lysis, Via Lo Capo 12, in the Monte Tiberio area. You can only walk there, about 45 minutes from the Piazzetta.
How much is Villa Lysis?
About €8 with a guided tour, €6 reduced and about €2.50 for the park only. Check the town website before you go.
When is the Jago Museum closed?
From 3 to 12 November for its annual break. It follows Villa Lysis hours, and the villa is closed from January to March.
Which works by Jago are on Capri?
The museum opened with six works, including Acqua and Medusa, and the display may change.
Where to stay on Capri
11 places to stay in Capri on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
