Visit Museo diocesano was long located in the Venetian complex of the same name.
This establishment was a former Benedictine monastery located in the Castello district.
Today, the museum has moved, but remains open to the public.
I'll tell you all about it in today's article.
Museo diocesano: article summary
The Museo diocesano: in brief
When they were still in CastelloThe Museo diocesano housed the rich artistic heritage of the Seminary and parishes of the Diocese of Venice, and was divided into six exhibition sections:
- art gallery
- Silverware
- Woodworking
- Dressed Madonnas
- Sacred vestments, fabrics and illuminated manuscripts
- Contemporary art
The establishment was set up in 1977 on the initiative of the then Patriarch Albino Luciani (who became Pope John Paul I the following year), and has since grown to become one of the world's largest and most respected religious institutions. was officially inaugurated in 1980.
From 1983, it also hosted the Biennale d'art sacré, an initiative created to commemorate the painter Francesco Perotti. The museum subsequently closed in 2019.
Pincacoteca Manfrediniana: the new diocesan art museum
Immediately following the closure of its historic location, the museum was moved to another part of the city. The Pinacoteca Manfrediniana became the new home of the museum. the new Diocesan Museum of the Patriarchate of Venice.
The Pinacoteca Manfrediniana is located inside the Patriarchal Seminary of Venice, next to the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute and just a few steps from the Gallerie dell'Accademia.
The Pinacoteca owes its name to Marquis Federico Manfredini who, on his death, ordered that most of the works of art in his personal collection be donated to the Patriarchal Seminary, provided they are fully displayed.
The Manfredini collection comprises 65 paintings on canvas, wood and copper. These are mostly works from the Venetian and Central Italian pictorial school, but there are also paintings from Northern Europe and the United States. copies of famous works now housed in the Hermitage or the Louvre.
The museum also exhibits works from other donations: paintings and sculptures from the 13th to the 19th century and beyond.
Exceptional exhibitions at the Museo diocesano
In recent years, the Diocesan Museum has also hosted various non-sacred exhibitions in the Sant'Apollonia complex. These include
- Dalì Universe An exhibition devoted entirely to Salvador Dalì
- Viva Vivaldi, the Mystery of the Four Seasons a multi-media, multi-sensory exhibition-show dedicated to the famous Venetian composer Antonio Vivaldi
What are the opening hours of the Museo diocesano?
To visit the museum, you can go to :
- Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Please note that the last admissions are at 5:30 pm.
The museum remains closed on Sundays and Wednesdays.
How much does admission cost?
To visit this collection, you need to buy a ticket at the ticket office. This will cost you.
- 8 € full price includes a visit to the Pinacoteca and Sacristy of the Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute
- 6 € concessions (residents; children aged 18 to 25 and visitors over 65)
You can take advantage of the free if you are under 17
If you love religious art, the Museo diocesano is the perfect place to spend a morning in Venice. During your visit, you'll be able to discover numerous works of art and enjoy the magnificent palace in which they are housed.
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