Kronos – Museo della Cattedrale di Piacenza

About the museum

Kronos is the museum of the cathedral and of the diocese of Piacenza-Bobbio. It is located in the centre of the city, in rooms of the former Palazzo della Prevostura next to the apse of the cathedral, and in spaces within the cathedral itself. Founded in 2015, the museum tells the story of the episcopal complex and preserves the material and devotional heritage of the diocese, maintaining the link between the works and the community to which they belong.

The route unfolds over three levels. On the ground floor are the room devoted to the history of the cathedral, the sculpture room, the treasury with sacred silverware and votive gold, and a small picture gallery with altarpieces. On the second level, in the upper sacristies in neo-Gothic style, liturgical textiles and reliquaries are displayed. On the third level is kept Codex 65, known as the Libro del Maestro, a parchment manuscript begun in the 12th century and considered one of the most important in Europe, presented with a multimedia room and interactive screens.

From the third level the climb to the dome begins: through passages within the thickness of the walls, spiral staircases and attics, one reaches the loggia of the drum, where the cycle of frescoes painted by Guercino between 1626 and 1627 can be admired. The museum also offers educational activities for schools and families, as well as some annual cultural programmes.

Highlights

• Libro del Maestro (Codex 65), a 12th-century manuscript
• 14th-century triptych by Serafino De' Serafini
• Sculpture room and cathedral treasury
• Saint Jerome and the Angel by Guido Reni beside an Achrome by Piero Manzoni
• Climb to the dome with Guercino's frescoes

Permanent exhibition

• Percorso espositivo permanente – Rooms on the history of the cathedral, sculptures, treasury, picture gallery, textiles and reliquaries, including the section devoted to the Libro del Maestro.

Founded

2015

Operated by

Diocesi di Piacenza-Bobbio

Visitors per year

approx. 18,000

Admission & discounts

Free admission also for teachers accompanying school classes, tourist guides with a group or ID card, and accredited journalists. The museum participates in RetemuseiPiacenza (annual card €50, three-day card €35, reduced €20).

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Wheelchair users can visit only the ground floor of the museum; the climb to the dome is not accessible.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Educational offer for schools and families, and family packages at reduced prices; the climb to the dome is permitted from the age of 6.

Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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