In the avalanche winter of 1951, the Pedretti studio house in Samedan was completely destroyed. The Pedretti family of artists then moved into a newly built house in Celerina. Here, the painter Turo Pedretti and his sons Giuliano and Gian created a body of work of international significance. In the studio of the painter Turo Pedretti (1896-1964), his paintings are presented every six months in a thematic selection. An informative film by Roy Oppenheim introduces the public to the artist's life. This room also serves as a venue for cultural events.
The authentically preserved atelier of Giuliano Pedretti (1924-2012) presents a collection of sculptures from seven of the sculptor's creative decades.
Ateliers Turo Pedretti / Giuliano Pedretti, Celerina
Turo Pedretti, Large trout on a plate, 1953 ©
Temporary exhibition
Turo Pedretti:
Pictures with distinctive graphics
Giuliano Pedretti:
Expressive sculptures
Turo Pedretti, Dog with bone, 1959 ©
Turo Pedretti, Mime, 1957 ©
Giuliano Pedretti, Forte Lento, 2010 ©
Giuliano Pedretti, Breakdown ©
Giuliano Pedretti, tightrope walker ©
Giuliano Pedretti, The Swimmer ©
Giuliano Pedretti, Dog Filipina, 1986 ©Events
Additional guided tours
by arrangement
Special events
by arrangement
27.6.2025
Vernissage with aperitif 3 - 7 p.m.
17.30: Speech by Dr. Mirella Carbone
Continuous film (loop): ‘Giuliano Pedretti explains the development of his work’ (approx. 12 min.)
Turo Pedretti
Giuliano Pedretti
28.6.2025 – 29.6.2025
Participation of the studio house Pedretti in "Open Doors Engadin"
On June 28-29, the Atelierhaus Pedretti in Celerina will once again be taking part in Open Doors Engadin.
Four free guided tours will be offered, focusing on the fascinating history and architecture of the studio house:
Jachen Ulrich Könz, a friend of Turo Pedretti, built the artist family's studio house above Samedan near Cristolais back in 1946. This was completely destroyed by an avalanche on January 21, 1951. For the new Pedretti studio house in Celerina, architect Könz adapted the same plans to the local sunlight.
On Saturday, June 28, 11:00-11:45
On Saturday, June 28, 13:30-14:15
On Saturday, June 28, 15:30-16:15
On Sunday, June 29, 11:00-11:45
Please register due to limited places.
Studio house Pedretti at «Open Doors Engadin»
19.9.2025
The Engadine Museum Night
The Turo Pedretti / Giuliano Pedretti studios will be open
3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Continuous guided tours & films.
The Engadine Museum Night 2025