The Accademia Tadini Fine Arts Academy was established in 1829 in Lovere by Count Luigi Tadini and included a Gallery and schools of music and drawing, which are still active and well attended. The count had an imposing neoclassical palace built on the lakeshore to exhibit his art collection to the public, formed between the late 1700s and early 1800s. 

The museum houses masterpieces from different historical periods, including renowned names such as Canova, Bellini, Hayez, Benzoni, Pitocchetto, Paris Bordon and others. The visit begins at the Chapel in the center of the garden, built to house the Tadini Stele, one of the last works by Antonio Canova, sculpted between 1819 and 1821 to honor the memory of the count's son who prematurely passed away in 1799. 

The art collection is displayed on the main floor of the building and includes the Arms Gallery, the Cabinet of Antiquities with its archaeological collection, rooms dedicated to the precious collection of oriental and occidental porcelain, the library, and a scenic balcony that allows visitors to admire the lake landscape. At the center of the museum, the grand Hall designated for concerts has been hosting a prestigious music season since 1927 with performers from all over Europe. Following are the rooms dedicated to the exhibition of paintings.

The second floor houses the 19th Century Museum while a selected collection of modern and contemporary art concludes the visit, including a documentation of Italian and European artistic culture from the post-war period to very recent years. The Accademia organizes exhibitions and activities to engage adults and children and is committed to enhancing the historical, artistic, and cultural heritage of the region.