Casa Cavassa, home of Galeazzo and Francesco Cavassa, in political ascent at the Court of the Marquises of Saluzzo, is one of the symbolic buildings of the Saluzzo area. In the 16th century, the residence, frequented by intellectuals and high-ranking personalities, was the subject of important decorative interventions at the hands of artists inspired by the Renaissance models. 

In 1883 the house was transformed into a museum on the initiative of Marquis Emanuele Tapparelli d'Azeglio, diplomat and art collector, who bought it and commissioned significant renovations, appointing Turin-born engineer Melchiorre Pulciano and painter Vittorio Avondo. The medieval and Renaissance aspect of the building was recovered, recreating architectural elements characteristic of that era and eliminating what had been built in subsequent eras.

Marquis Tapparelli scoured the antiques market, purchasing objects and works dating back to 1400-1500, with the aim of recreating the furnishings and atmosphere of the Renaissance house. In his will, the marquis left Casa Cavassa to the city of Saluzzo with the furniture and art objects contained therein so that it could be used "as a museum or for municipal celebrations". 

Some works that testify to the splendour of the house at the beginning of the 16th century remain today: on the main facade the marble portal with the wooden door, the coat of arms and the motto of the Cavassa family; moreover, one of the walls of the loggia preserves the grisaille frescoes by Hans Clemer, depicting some of Hercules’ exploits. 

Inside, the museum itinerary takes visitors on a tour of rooms with painted wooden ceilings and decorated walls. Some of the most noteworthy works on display include the painted and gilded panel of the Madonna della Misericordia by Hans Clemer and the late Gothic wooden choir from the Cappella dei Marchesi di Saluzzo in Revello.